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The Triangle on Lake Michigan Vacation House

July 6, 2021July 31, 2021 - Sarah 2 Comments
Triangle House on Lake Michigan Indoor Fireplace

Door County Vacation Rental in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin If you’re headed to Door County and looking for a beautiful modern home to stay in during your vacation, The Triangle House on Lake Michigan is a wonderful place to call home. This house is designed for memory-making. Owners Leslie and Ray invited us to stay inRead more

Posted in TRAVEL - Tagged family travel, travel, wisconsin

Weekend Trip to San Antonio, Texas

May 22, 2019 - Sarah 2 Comments
The Pearl Brewing District San Antonio - A Weekend Trip To San Antonio, Texas - What to do in San Antonio - San Antonio Travel Guide #SanAntonio #VisitTexas #Travel #TravelBlog #TravelBlogger

My husband and I packed up our carry-on luggage and enjoyed a weekend trip to San Antonio, Texas… kids-free at that! My brother relocated to San Antonio last summer, so we stayed at his place and he showed us some of the bests spots to visit if you only have a weekend to explore SanRead more

Posted in LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL - Tagged san antonio, texas, travel, vacation

Guide To Visiting Magnolia Market In A Day – Waco, TX

March 11, 2019May 22, 2019 - Sarah 12 Comments
Magnolia Silos - Visiting Magnolia in A Day - Waco, Texas - Travel Tips - Guide #magnolia #chipandjoanna #travelguide #travel #magnoliamarket #magnoliasilos #waco #wacotexas #visitmagnolia #traveltips #travelblog

When we planned our trip to San Antonio, I had to find out if I could squeeze in a visit to Magnolia Market in a day. Upon discovering that it was only about a two and half hour drive away, we extended our trip by a day so we could enjoy the total Magnolia experience.Read more

Posted in LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL - Tagged decor, lifestyle, shop, travel

EXPLORE WISCONSIN | Horicon Marsh

May 18, 2018May 17, 2018 - Sarah 2 Comments
Horicon Marsh Wisconsin - Walking the boardwalk - Wisconsin Lifestyle Blogger

My husband and I have always loved exploring and traveling, especially our own beautiful state of Wisconsin.  I decided to start a fun little series called Explore Wisconsin on my blog so that I can share a few of the spots we visit, so that you too can check them out or be inspired toRead more

Posted in FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL - Tagged family, travel, wisconsin

The Ultimate Family Road Trip Essentials List

April 19, 2017May 17, 2018 - Sarah 3 Comments
The Ultimate Family Road Trip Essentials Packing List - Click to get the list!

We took our first long family road trip to Colorado from Wisconsin this spring! Our truck was full with my husband and dad in the front seats, and my mom, Evie, and me in the back row. Taking a toddler on a long car ride means making sure we were prepared for anything… and weRead more

Posted in FAMILY, TRAVEL - Tagged advice, family, momlife, products, toddler

Tips For Flying With A Toddler

May 24, 2016May 17, 2018 - Sarah 1 Comment

We were so nervous to fly with Evelyn for the first time and it started out pretty rough, but we were pros by the time we returned home! We learned a lot along the way, so I wanted to share some tips with you for flying with a toddler. Read on to learn about what workedRead more

Posted in FAMILY, TRAVEL - Tagged advice, evelyn, toddler, travel

Packing For Costa Rica With A Toddler

May 18, 2016July 16, 2018 - Sarah 1 Comment
Packing For Costa Rica With A Toddler

We are home from a wonderful vacation to Costa Rica and we definitely learned a few things along the way about traveling with a toddler! It was our first international trip with Evelyn and it took me awhile to figure out what we needed to bring along for her. Toddlers and babies come with SO. MUCH. STUFF!Read more

Posted in FAMILY, TRAVEL - Tagged advice, family, products, toddler, travel

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
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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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Spent the sweetest spring day exploring Green Bay
Spent the sweetest spring day exploring Green Bay Botanical Garden with my best friend and our girls 🌷✨

None of us had ever been before, and somehow it felt magical from the moment we walked in. The early spring blooms were beautiful, the girls loved exploring every path, and we honestly could’ve stayed all day.

Bestie packed us a picnic so we could soak up as much time in the gardens as possible 🧺💐 We already promised we’d come back later in the season when even more is blooming.

And of course… we couldn’t leave without stopping at the gift shop for some Seroogy’s chocolate bars for the drive home 🍫🤍

Some days just feel extra special.

#GreenBayBotanicalGarden #WisconsinSpring #WisconsinAdventures #MidwestMoms BotanicalGardens #WisconsinBlogger ExploreWisconsin


One thing about me… every spring I will be making
One thing about me… every spring I will be making my Walmart garden center run 🌿🌸

And my annual PSA: the Boston ferns are officially IN and Walmart always has some of the best prices I can find anywhere 👏 I check local greenhouses too (and absolutely love supporting them 🫶), but Walmart is always one of my stops for ferns, flowers, organic soil, planters, and patio inspiration.

Today’s trip included:
🌿 pretty planters
🌸 fresh flowers
🪴 organic soil for my gardens + planters
☀️ patio set dreaming
…and trying not to leave with everything 😂

If you want links to anything I showed, comment “Walmart Garden Center” or “Patio Season” and I’ll send them to you 💌

#WalmartFinds #GardenCenter #PatioSeason #SpringDecor #GardenInspo 

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A mom-daughter treasure hunt at @olliesoutlet is a
A mom-daughter treasure hunt at @olliesoutlet is always a good idea ✨

From towels and pet finds to books, rugs, tools, and even 99¢ cards. Every aisle had something fun to discover. That’s what makes Ollie’s so special… every trip feels different, and the prices are already this low every day.

Our favorite stop? Always the book section 📚

What’s the first aisle you head to at Ollie’s?

#OlliesPartner #OlliesFrugalFinds #goodstuffcheap #OlliesFinds #OlliesHaul olliesbookland


Basement flood Part 2… and thankfully, this update
Basement flood Part 2… and thankfully, this update is a lot less chaotic.

We moved FAST on drying, and I really think that made all the difference. We’ve had multiple dehumidifiers running nonstop, tons of fans and blowers going, and we’ve been checking everything with a moisture meter to make sure we’re not missing hidden moisture in the walls and floors.

With all the recent flooding across Wisconsin, groundwater levels have been really high, and our best guess is that hydrostatic pressure briefly pushed water in while our sump pump was catching up. We lowered the float so it kicks on sooner moving forward.

I think our saving grace has been our wood pellet stove keeping dry heat circulating down there. It helped dry things out way quicker than I expected.

We’re also being super intentional moving forward:
- Replacing all cardboard storage with plastic bins
- Getting everything up off the ground
- Purging and deep cleaning which honestly turned into the cleanest our basement has ever been 🫶

We’ll likely be replacing the rugs that got saturated, but overall we’re feeling really grateful we caught it early and avoided major damage.

Pro tip call your people. Bounce house blowers from family and friends worked just as well as the industrial ones we rented 😂

If you want links to the moisture meter and our favorite tools we used, comment “basement tools” and I’ll send everything your way.

Not the situation we wanted but definitely making the best of it.

⸻

#BasementFlood
#HomeMaintenance
#CleaningMotivation
#HomeHacks
#LifeLately


Apparently I walked into Target and it already kne
Apparently I walked into Target and it already knew my summer wardrobe 🤭 Barrel jeans, the perfect thick white tee, and the cutest boat-ready knit dress… say less. Also why is everything on sale right now?? If you want the links, just comment “target haul” and I’ll send them your way 🛍️

#targetstyle #springoutfits #casualchic #momstyle #ootdinspo 🔗https://liketk.it/6bvIj


I’ve watched someone I love be placed in moments w
I’ve watched someone I love be placed in moments where his presence made all the difference. And I’ve also seen what it feels like when others show up for us in the moments we needed it most. Both have reminded me that being there for someone is never small, it can change everything.

#BeThereForOthers #FaithAndTiming #MeaningfulMoments #ActsOfKindness #GratitudePost



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