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Author: Sarah

Weekend Chex Mix

November 23, 2015January 8, 2016 - Sarah 2 Comments

My sister and I started making chex mix back when we lived together during college. We added our favorite snacks rather than just regular pretzels and peanuts. Since then, it has become my go-to snack recipe for long weekends. Opening weekend for hunting season made for the perfect time to make a big batch. IRead more

Posted in LIFESTYLE - Tagged recipe, snack

These are a few of my favorite baby things…

November 19, 2015June 21, 2016 - Sarah 6 Comments

I remember feeling so overwhelmed when it came to starting my baby registry. I asked for advice from other parents and I would hear generic terms like bottles, blankets, diapers, baby monitor, etc. I remember thinking, right, but what EXACTLY should I buy because there are thousands of items to choose from for each babyRead more

Posted in FAMILY - Tagged baby, evelyn, products

Playing with Pumpkins

November 18, 2015January 8, 2016 - Sarah 4 Comments

It’s not too late to play with pumpkins this fall! Evelyn loved picking out pumpkins for the family at a local farm down the road from our home. It was one of those perfect fall days for being outside – colorful leaves, a cool breeze, but warm sun and that scent of autumn in theRead more

Posted in FAMILY - Tagged evelyn, fall, holiday, jeremy, kids activity, madison

Costa Rica Sabbatical

November 16, 2015May 17, 2018 - Sarah 4 Comments

It’s my 5 year work anniversary! I’m lucky to work for a company that has pretty cool benefits, one of which is a month long sabbatical trip gifted every 5 years. Next spring, my family and I will be heading to beautiful Costa Rica! I took a lot of different factors into consideration when choosing a destinationRead more

Posted in LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL - Tagged family, travel

Refurbishing Childhood Dressers

November 15, 2015January 8, 2016 - Sarah 2 Comments

When you get married you inherit a lot of each other’s stuff. The good, the bad and the ugly. Bringing it all together in your home consists of compromise. Among these inherited items, were my husband’s old childhood dressers. They were beat up, well used and dated. But they functioned well and had a niceRead more

Posted in OUR HOME - Tagged design, diy, home, refurbish

Timeline to Motherhood

November 14, 2015January 8, 2016 - Sarah 2 Comments

TIMELINE TO MOTHERHOOD: 2009 | A tall and handsome guy named Jeremy took me out for dinner and a movie and I knew I would soon be his girlfriend. 2011 | We went hiking through Parfrey’s Glen and in that moment when we reached the bottom of a beautiful lush ravine, I become his fiancรฉ. 2012Read more

Posted in FAMILY - Tagged evelyn, jeremy, motherhood

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I'm Sarah, lifestyle blogger at SUGAR MAPLE notes, a blog about home, family, and motherhood. I share my love for home decor and parties with my audience as well as motherhood and family topics. I live in Wisconsin, love to travel, but home is ultimately where my heart is. Come feel at home with me and get inspired to elevate everyday moments into something special!

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Aldi grocery haul with some fun new finds and our
Aldi grocery haul with some fun new finds and our usual staplesโ€ฆ but grocery shopping while hungry and thirsty means I definitely came home with more than planned ๐Ÿ˜‚ At least weโ€™re stocked up! Do you like watching grocery hauls? ๐Ÿ›’

#AldiFinds #AldiHaul #GroceryHaul #AldiShopping #MidwestMom


A little adventure day with Olivia in Sheboygan, W
A little adventure day with Olivia in Sheboygan, Wisconsin ๐ŸŒŠโ˜•๏ธ

We didnโ€™t have much of a plan, but Lake Michigan was calling my name. I just wanted to hear the waves, look out at the water, and spend a little time by the lake. ๐Ÿค

First stop was West Side Bakery for donuts, then we parked near Blue Harbor and walked over to eb flo coffeehouse to try a Nutella latte (because how could I not?!).

We took our treats down to the beach, played in the sand, and enjoyed the most beautiful sunny viewโ€ฆ until a HUGE wall of fog started rolling in! One minute we could see everything, and the next, the lake was almost completely hidden. The cold front definitely made its entrance! ๐ŸŒซ๏ธ

We popped into Blue Harbor for a bit, then headed over to Deland Park so Olivia could play on the playground. I had hoped to walk out to the lighthouse, but with that fog rolling in, we decided to save that for another day.

One of my favorite parts was simply sitting by the water and listening to the waves. Sometimes thatโ€™s exactly what you need. ๐Ÿฅน

We wrapped up our little adventure with wood-fired pizza at Il Ritrovo before heading home to pick up the big kids from school and get everyone off to evening sports.

No big itinerary, just a little exploring, good treats, lake air, and time together. โค๏ธ

Have you ever visited Sheboygan? And would you have stayed to walk to the lighthouse in that fog, or saved it for another day?

#SheboyganWisconsin #LakeMichigan #WisconsinAdventures #MidwestMom #MomAndMe


One of our favorite thrift stores moved, so come w
One of our favorite thrift stores moved, so come with us to check out the new space! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Some of the prices were AMAZING, and others had me wondering what happened there ๐Ÿ˜‚

Has anyone else noticed thrift stores raising their prices based on what things are selling for online? Iโ€™m curious if itโ€™s just me or if youโ€™ve noticed it too!

#ThriftFinds #ThriftStoreShopping #Thrifting #ThriftWithMe #midwestmom


A little reading update ๐Ÿ“šโ˜•๏ธ โญ๏ธ The Calamity Club
A little reading update ๐Ÿ“šโ˜•๏ธ

โญ๏ธ The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett was SO good on audio. Five stars from me!

๐Ÿ’• I was reading Happy Place by Emily Henry, but I just wasnโ€™t getting into it, so I set it aside.

๐Ÿ“– Then I picked up The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave and flew through it! I really enjoyed this one.

Now I need YOUR help deciding what to read next! ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ“š

โœจ Option 1: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas โ€” fantasy/romantasy ๐Ÿงšโ€โ™€๏ธ

โœจ Option 2: Conform by Ariel Sullivan โ€” dystopian ๐Ÿ“–

Thanks to @bradylockerby for putting Conform on my radar!

๐Ÿ‘‡ HELP ME CHOOSE! If you could only pick ONE, which would you tell me to read next โ€” A Court of Mist and Fury or Conform? And convince me in the comments WITHOUT spoilers! ๐Ÿ‘€ I want to know which one will have me staying up way too late turning pages!

#CurrentlyReading #Bookstagram #BookRecommendations #ReadingLife #Bookish


A few thrifted treasures from this week ๐ŸคŽ You just
A few thrifted treasures from this week ๐ŸคŽ You just never know what youโ€™re going to find! Always worth a little browsing to see what comes home with me.

#ThriftFinds #ThriftedHomeDecor #VintageFinds #ThriftWithMe #sugarmaplenotes


Some nights, our family dinner table is the car! ๐Ÿ˜‚
Some nights, our family dinner table is the car! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ” Between hockey, ballet, gymnastics, swim and all the after-school activities, this time of year gets BUSY. I still love finding little moments for us to sit together, catch up and enjoy dinner, even if weโ€™re squeezing it in between stops.

And tonight is extra special because our local @awrestaurants is giving back with a school fundraiser! โค๏ธ A good dinner, time together and supporting our community, too.

#ad #awpartner #FamilyDinner #BusyMomLife #FondDuLac



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