Self-love is something I’ve spent most of my life trying to understand- and often struggling to practice. As a teenager, I was never very confident in myself. I found confidence when I participated in vocal music and drama. Being on stage, singing, and expressing myself through music or becoming a character in a performance gave…
Project #1: The 25-Year Cross Stitch Quilt
If there was ever a project that deserved to kick off Finish the Forgotten Projects, this is it. This cross-stitch quilt has been with me for over 25 years. Yes- longer than two decades. It was given to me as a Christmas gift by my great-grandmother, along with the expectation (spoken or not) that one…
Finish the Forgotten Projects
Every new year brings with it a fresh list of goals, intensions, and big plans. Mine? A little less glamorous and a lot more realistic. My very first goal for the year is to get our guest bedroom/craft room into some form of organized chaos– and, more importantly, to finally finish some of the projects…
December Getaway Basics: How We Pack for Our Vacation
For the past three years, my husband and I have kept a little tradition: an annual December getaway. When Nebraska turns cold, gray, and windy, we head somewhere warm, sunny, and preferably beach-y. This year’s trip is already on the calendar, and while it’s still a little ways away, I’ve already started packing… or at…
What’s for Dinner?
A Quick Midweek Menu Swap Sometimes, the best-laid menu plans need a little flexibility. This week, I had to make a quick change to our dinner lineup. We had a “leftovers night” penciled in, but I wasn’t feeling it, so I swapped it out for something a little heartier: Philly cheesesteaks and twice baked potatoes.…
Date Night: Orchestra by Candlelight – A Tribute to Adele
My husband is seriously the sweetest! He recently surprised me with tickets to Orchestra by Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele, and it was every bit as magical as it sounds. The Surprise When he first told me, he simply said, “We’re going to a concert. Wear a black dress.” Now, ladies, we all know that…
Sharing Sweetness: The Story of Beth’s Cookie Creations
Here at Oak Hollow Hearth and Home, we’re all about celebrating the little things that make life feel warm, cozy, and meaningful. For me, one of the best ways to create that feeling has always been through food—especially cookies! There’s something magical about the smell of butter and sugar wafting through the house, the sound…
Family Meal Prep Sundays – A Tradition That Saves Time (and Sanity)
Sundays in our house have a rhythm all their own. While some people use the day for lazy mornings and long naps, I’m usually in the kitchen with my apron on, music playing on the Alexa, ready for what I like to call Meal Prep Sundays. It’s a day of planning, chopping, stirring, and portioning…
Meet Our Furry Family: Chaos and Love at Oak Hollow
No introduction to Oak Hollow Hearth and Home would be complete without sharing about our furry family – the ones who add chaos and love and fur (so much fur) to our everyday life. Each one has a personality all their own, and they keep us endlessly entertained. Aster – The Old Soul with an…
Introducing Our Family: A Joyful Blend of Personalities
Our family is beautifully blended and always full of life, thanks to these four incredible souls who keep our days busy, loud, and endlessly entertaining. Now it’s time for you to meet our kids. Logan My firstborn and the one who first made me a mom. At 24, he’s equal parts ornery and talented, with…