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A Zero Plans Weekend

January 25, 2016January 28, 2016 - Sarah 5 Comments
Coloring like artists on a zero plans weekend.

Don’t get me wrong, I love having plans and fun things lined up to do on the weekend, but I absolutely cherish a plan-free weekend when it comes around. That is exactly what happened this past weekend… zero plans. My husband played in a hockey tournament in town so Evelyn and I got to hang out,Read more

Posted in FAMILY - Tagged evelyn, family, momlife, toddler

Book Club! Want to join me?

January 22, 2016May 15, 2016 - Sarah 16 Comments

One of my goals for this year is to read more books. I spend so much time reading little bits and pieces of news, social media and emails. I realize this is how society works these days. We are fast-paced and want the short version of whatever we’re working on so we can move onRead more

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Chilly Weather Calls for A Chili Recipe

January 19, 2016January 28, 2019 - Sarah 6 Comments
Recipe for southwest chili.

Brrrrrr! It is ZERO degrees here in Wisconsin and the “feels like” temp is even worse. It has been a pretty mild winter up to this point, so I haven’t been as motivated to make some of the warm and cozy winter meals I typically like to indulge in. But now that it’s ridiculously cold outside,Read more

Posted in recipes - Tagged dinner, recipe

Easy Butternut Squash Recipe

January 17, 2016 - Sarah Leave a comment
Easy butternut squash recipe

I’ve been getting stuck in a cooking rut lately. Meal planning turns into the same grocery list far too often in our household. I wanted to try a new side dish and I’ve never prepared butternut squash before, so I thought I’d give it a shot. Turns out, it’s ridiculously easy to add this simple cozy winterRead more

Posted in LIFESTYLE - Tagged recipe, sidedish

A Fresh Start To A New Year

January 11, 2016January 11, 2016 - Sarah 7 Comments

I received a journal as a Christmas present called “the 52 Lists project”. It’s meant to inspire you each week by giving you a weekly topic to reflect on and write about in list form. I am a lover of lists! Sometimes when I start a list, I even write things down I already completed justRead more

Posted in LIFESTYLE - Tagged lifestyle, momlife, motherhood, products

ZaZa Couture Giveaway!

January 5, 2016April 14, 2016 - Sarah Leave a comment
ZaZa-Couture-Toddler-Fashion

{evelyn always has to have stuffed animals with her} {please don’t yank off your headband – you look so cute} {I have quite the climber now} {all dressed up} {apparently, she thinks she’s 18 months going on 16 years} I’m teaming up with ZaZa Couture for an adorable GIVEAWAY! {CLOSED} Who wants to win an outfit inspiredRead more

Posted in LIFESTYLE - Tagged evelyn, fashion, giveaway, toddler

Nesting Table Makeover

January 3, 2016January 5, 2016 - Sarah 1 Comment

Inspired by Pinterest, HGTV and all things DYI, I decided to give a makeover to a pair of nesting tables my mom was ready to give to Goodwill. They were sad looking little wooden tables that needed to be brightened up and brought back to life. I headed to Menards and picked up the followingRead more

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

Bagel Dip Recipe | A Party Favorite

December 31, 2015January 13, 2018 - Sarah Leave a comment
Bagel Dip Recipe by SUGAR MAPLE notes #bageldip #partydip #recipes #recipe #partyrecipes #dishtopass

This bagel dip recipe post contains affiliate links.  Evelyn and I made bagel dip for New Year’s Eve! Poor little girl hit her noggin on a short table walking over to see what I was up to, so I held her the rest of the process and wiped away her big crocodile tears. She was such aRead more

Posted in recipes - Tagged recipe, snack

Cozy Winter Style

December 30, 2015April 14, 2016 - Sarah Leave a comment
Cozy winter reindeer sweater from PinkBlush.

| Reindeer Sweater, ShopPinkBlush, Trendy Boutiques Online | It’s all about being warm and cozy for me this winter season. Since I’m mostly chasing around an energetic 18 month old, I want to be comfortable so I can get on the floor and play with that little sweetie! As soon as we got home from church onRead more

Posted in LIFESTYLE - Tagged fashion, lifestyle, momlife

Christmas Madness & Magic

December 28, 2015January 8, 2016 - Sarah Leave a comment
Christmas Madness & Magic

Christmas Eve ended up being pretty rough for Evelyn. We were traveling and hoped she’d fall asleep in the car, but of course that did not happen. By the time we got to the party, she was already a bit cranky and it didn’t help that she was fighting a cold and teething! She ended up gettingRead more

Posted in FAMILY - Tagged christmas, evelyn, family, holiday, home, motherhood, toddler

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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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Come thrift with my girls and me! 🛒✨ What started
Come thrift with my girls and me! 🛒✨

What started as a quick trip turned into a cart full of treasures, plenty of laughs, and confirmation that we all share a love for thrift shopping.  You never know what hidden gems you’ll find along the way.

Follow along for more thrifting finds and family fun! 🤎

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You can now comment with photos on Instagram 👏🏼✨ P
You can now comment with photos on Instagram 👏🏼✨ Post your best recent thrift or rummage find in the comments! I need to see the treasures you’ve uncovered! 🛍️

Nothing makes me happier than seeing a great vintage score or an amazing deal. Bonus points if you can tell us how much you paid! 👇🏼

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From grocery store runs to making all of her birth
From grocery store runs to making all of her birthday requests (puppy chow, chex mix, crab cakes, ramen bowls, pancakes, frozen butterfinger cake and more 🍜🥞) to presents and blowing out the candles… celebrating our sweet Evelyn turning 12 was a day full of all her favorite things. 🎂💗

Not shown: Thrifting, rummaging, and lunch at pizza ranch!

Her favorite gift: A retro DS Nintendo Lite game console and Zoo Tycoon 2!!! 

If there’s one thing I love, it’s watching our kids grow and keeping these little traditions alive. Happy Birthday, Evelyn! ✨

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One day, the balloons will come down and the gifts
One day, the balloons will come down and the gifts will be opened, but I hope the feeling of waking up to birthday magic is something she’ll always remember. ✨

Happy birthday to my sweet girl. Creating these little traditions is one of the greatest joys of motherhood. 💗🎈 

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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. 🤍

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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 👇
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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.

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