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Black Cat Costume & DIY Tutu

November 4, 2016September 30, 2018 - Sarah 4 Comments
Black Cat Costume and DIY Tutu for Toddlers and Baby Girls

My little kitty cat was so cute this Halloween! I wanted to try my hand at an easy DIY costume for Evelyn rather than buying a pre-packaged option, so I decided on a black cat costume. Mostly, so that I could make her a tutu for twirling. She loved spinning around, meowing at everything, and even crawling atRead more

Posted in diy projects, FAMILY - Tagged diy, evelyn, fall, halloween, momlife, toddler

Halloween Costume Ideas For Baby and Toddler

October 17, 2016January 13, 2018 - Sarah 4 Comments
Halloween Costume Ideas for Baby and Toddlers | Looking for cute last minute Halloween Costume Ideas for kids? Check this out!

Halloween is just two weeks away! This post is for those of you who need last minute costume ideas for your baby or toddler. Evelyn is going to be a little black kitty this year and I’m going to attempt to make her tutu and tail myself, but we will see how that goes. I mightRead more

Posted in FAMILY - Tagged baby, deal, evelyn, fall, halloween, holiday, momlife, products, toddler

Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

October 10, 2016January 13, 2018 - Sarah 2 Comments
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Recipe by SUGAR MAPLE notes | Quick and Easy Dinner Recipe for Moms

Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Recipe One thing I love about the cooler months is warm comfort food! Our meals get a little heartier and I don’t mind having the oven on for long periods of time. Yesterday, I was at the grocery store and decided I wanted to make something with chicken, stir it allRead more

Posted in LIFESTYLE, recipes - Tagged dinner, fall, food, momlife, recipe

Enjoy The Perfect Fall Day

October 4, 2016January 13, 2018 - Sarah 2 Comments

    Last fall, I told myself to take more days off from work during my favorite way too short season of FALL! Yesterday, on a random Monday, that’s exactly what my family did. My husband and I took off of work, we pulled Evie out of daycare, and enjoyed the perfect fall day togetherRead more

Posted in FAMILY - Tagged deal, evelyn, fall, family, fashion, momlife, toddler, tradition

Fall Finds For Home Under $35

September 7, 2016November 18, 2018 - Sarah 33 Comments
Fall Finds Under $35 - Fall Decor on a Budget

I’ve done the shopping for you and found these adorable fall decor items all for under $35 each! If you want to transform your home into that cozy fall space but you’re on a budget, this list is perfect for you. I have to tell you a secret. I’m tired of the hot humid weatherRead more

Posted in OUR HOME, seasonal decor - Tagged deal, decor, design, fall, home, lifestyle, 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

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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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