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Author: Sarah

Christmas Gift Guide for Her

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 - Sarah 1 Comment
Christmas Gift Guide for Her - Great gifts for moms or any woman this Christmas.

It’s that time of year when we’re all shopping for something special to give at Christmas time. I put together a few of my favorite Christmas gift ideas for her. You can shop them all here, if you’re in a hurry. Or keep reading to find out why they’re added to my gift guide thisRead more

Posted in gift guides, LIFESTYLE - Tagged christmas gifts, gift guide, gifts for her

Timeless Inspired Nursery Design

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 - Sarah Leave a comment
Carpet One Timeless Nursery Mood Board Design Mood Board

This post is sponsored by Carpet One Floor & Home. All opinions are my own. I’ve been dreaming up Olivia’s nursery design since before she was born, and my favorite way for me to organize my thoughts is to create a mood board for the space. My goal is to create an elegant yet cozyRead more

Posted in OUR HOME - Tagged home, home decor, mood board, nursery

Modern Backyard Patio Design

May 21, 2023May 22, 2023 - Sarah 3 Comments
modern backyard patio ideas

This post is in partnership with RugsUSA. All opinions are my own. My favorite perch this time of year is our backyard covered patio. We have it setup like a cozy living room with a modern patio design. I love how the sun rises and streams through the trees and onto the porch. We haveRead more

Posted in OUR HOME, seasonal decor - Tagged backyard, home, home decor, landscaping, patio

Backyard Patio Finds

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 - Sarah Leave a comment

I love visiting the garden center at Walmart for inexpensive plants and decor items that are on trend. The planters are always my fav and my house is filled with their large tropical houseplants. I use them to turn my backyard into a summer oasis and then bring them indoors to help with clean airRead more

Posted in OUR HOME, seasonal decor - Tagged backyard, outdoor, patio, Walmart

Most Used Baby Feeding Essentials

April 17, 2023April 19, 2023 - Sarah Leave a comment
Feeding Esstentials for Baby High Chair

As a third time mama, I’ve been able to test out so many cool baby feeding essentials. In this post, I’m sharing our most used baby feeding products that we love! First of all, I’m drawn to how adorable and aesthetically pleasing baby products are these days! Can you tell I’m loving the muted pastels?Read more

Posted in FAMILY - Tagged baby, baby products, baby registry, kitchen, motherhood

Easter Basket Gifts For Baby Girl

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 - Sarah Leave a comment
Easter basket gifts for baby girl #easter

How adorable are these Easter basket gifts for a baby girl? Take a peek into Olivia’s Easter Basket! Spring is still cold in Wisconsin, so that lilac sweater is going to be so cute and cozy on her. She had it in the burnt brown color for fall and it was my favorite clothing pieceRead more

Posted in FAMILY, gift guides - Tagged baby, baby gifts, easter, gift guide, holiday

Valentine Coffee Bar

January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 - Sarah Leave a comment
Valentine Coffee Bar from Target #coffeebar #valentinesday #targetfinds

And when I say Valentine Coffee Bar that includes Hot cocoa too! 😉 Each holiday I clear my coffee bar area and decorate it for the occasion. I add themed jars, small decor and mugs. But my favorite themed goodies to add are the consumables… marshmallows, chocolate stir sticks, paper plates and napkins, snack cups,Read more

Posted in OUR HOME, seasonal decor - Tagged coffee bar, home decor, Valentine's Day

Front Porch Fall Vibes

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 - Sarah Leave a comment
Fall Front Porch with Stained Gable and columns #fallporch #frontporch #falldecor

My front porch is one of my favorite spaces to decorate, especially in fall. It’s the first space someone sees as they come up to our home. I can see it as I drive up the road and it’s a welcoming first impression. I love to change it up with each season or holiday. First,Read more

Posted in OUR HOME, seasonal decor - Tagged fall, front porch, home, home decor

My Baby Registry Picks

March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 - Sarah Leave a comment
3rd Baby registry picks for baby girl #babyregistry #babygifts #babyshower #babygiftguide #newbaby

Baby number three is on the way! A little girl! We already have a seven year old girl Evelyn and a four year old boy Levi. So we did save some clothing and baby items from those two. However, it’s a pretty big gap since my last baby! It’s been almost 5 years since IRead more

Posted in FAMILY, pregnancy - Tagged baby, baby gifts

Happsy Mattress: A Non-Toxic Swap

March 23, 2022March 25, 2022 - Sarah 1 Comment
Happsy Mattress Non-Toxic Swap Bunk Room #bunkroom #nontoxicliving #mattress

I received our Happsy mattresses for review. All opinions are my own. Whenever we can make a non-toxic swap in our household we jump at the chance! Did you know that we spend about 1/3 of our lives either sleeping or attempting to do so? That’s a heck of a lot of time spent onRead more

Posted in OUR HOME - Tagged basement, bunk room, non-toxic living

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About Me

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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Someday. I remember sitting in college earning my
Someday.

I remember sitting in college earning my degree in Journalism & Mass Communication thinking maybe I’d work for a magazine someday. I imagined writing about beautiful homes, celebrations, and everyday life.

Turns out, life had a different plan.

Years ago, I started a little blog called Mrs. Harmy. Inspired by HGTV and stacks of home magazines, I dreamed of creating something of my own. Eventually that dream evolved into SUGARMAPLEnotes, a lifestyle brand that gave me the freedom to share the things I genuinely love: family, home, books, holidays, Midwest life, and all the little moments in between.

People say you need a niche, but I could never fit my life into one box. I’ve always wanted to share what inspires me and what real life looks like.

And now, this little office.

From an unfinished basement… to drywall… to a space that’s completely my own.

When I graduated, I never imagined I’d be working from home, building my own business, and creating a schedule flexible enough to be present for my family. Sure, there are deadlines and responsibilities, but there’s also freedom. And that’s something I don’t take for granted.

This little nook isn’t just an office.

It’s a reminder that sometimes the dreams you end up living don’t look anything like the ones you originally imagined.

I’m grateful for that. 🤍

#SugarMapleNotes #ContentCreatorLife #WorkFromHomeMom #MidwestLifestyle #HomeOfficeInspo


Father’s Day gifting just got easier 💙 All sets f
Father’s Day gifting just got easier 💙

All sets from Caraway are currently on sale right now, which makes this the perfect time to pick up a gift Dad will actually use (and love) 👔🍳

Even better, code SUGARMAPLENOTES10 stacks on top for an extra 10% off, so it’s a really great time to upgrade the kitchen with something practical, beautiful, and non-toxic.

And I love this part 👇
Customers shopping on the website can also take advantage of limited-time gift with purchase offers:

✨ Orders $495+ receive a free ButcherBox gift (valued at $169)
✨ Orders $795+ receive a free ButcherBox gift + a free Caraway Cast Iron Grill Pan

If you’ve been here a while, you know I’ve been slowly switching our home over to more non-toxic essentials, and Caraway has been a big part of that shift for me. It’s one of those brands that just makes everyday cooking feel better.

If you’re still looking for a Father’s Day gift, this is one of those “he’ll actually use it every day” wins.

#CarawayFathersDaySale #FriendsOfCaraway #CarawayHome #FathersDayGiftIdeas #KitchenUpgrade @caraway_home caraway coupon


I’ve never been to an estate sale, so naturally I
I’ve never been to an estate sale, so naturally I had to check one out… 👀

I wandered through rooms of vintage treasures and found a stamped Longaberger basket (please tell me your mom hosted those parties too 😂).

Then, just down the street, I stopped at a rummage sale and scored a brand new TaylorMade golf bag that I still can’t believe I found.

Safe to say this probably won’t be my last estate sale adventure.

❤️ Heart this reel if you love a good thrifted find.
💬 Tell me: What’s the best thing you’ve ever found secondhand?
✨ Follow along for more thrifting, estate sales, and Midwest mom life.

Should I go to another estate sale? Because I think I’m hooked… 👀

#EstateSaleFinds #ThriftingAdventures #VintageTreasure #SecondhandFinds #MidwestMom


I’d bet on us all over again. 🤍
I’d bet on us all over again. 🤍


I went into TJ Maxx for absolutely nothing… and so
I went into TJ Maxx for absolutely nothing… and somehow left with a full bag. 😂

So naturally, I had to show you everything I picked up! A mix of home essentials and a few fun fashion finds for myself because TJ Maxx just has the best random treasures.

And I need your opinion… should I keep or return the chocolate brown purse? 🤎👇

Also, if you want the link to this cute Amazon sweater (it’s lightweight, perfect for summer, and comes in a bunch of colors), just comment SHOP and I’ll send it your way!

#TJMaxxFinds #TjMaxxHaul #SummerStyleFinds #MidwestMom #AffordableFashion 🥰 https://liketk.it/6fE9j


For years we talked about it, wondering if we shou
For years we talked about it, wondering if we should wait until the timing was better, the kids were older, or life slowed down a little.

But one thing we’ve learned is that there will always be reasons to wait.

So we stopped waiting.

Not because we needed a boat, but because we wanted more summer evenings, more laughs, more tubing, more sunset cruises, and more memories while our kids are still young enough to think spending the day with Mom and Dad is the best thing ever.

The boat won’t last forever, but the memories we make on it will.☀️🚤🤍

If you’ve been waiting for your sign… maybe this is it. 😉

Tag or share this with someone who needs a little encouragement to just buy the boat and make the memories now.

#LakeLife #SummerMemories #MemoriesOverThings #FamilyAdventures #WisconsinSummer



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