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Kids Halloween Book Wall

October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 - Sarah 4 Comments
Halloween Kids Book Wall - Book Ledge #halloween #halloweenbooks #kidsbooks #bookshelfie

Who loves a good book shelfie? I’ve always wanted to create a Kids Halloween Book Wall and I finally did it. I have to say I think it turned out adorable. A themed book wall is such an inviting way to ignite a love for books in kids. It naturally rotates out books so thatRead more

Posted in HOMESCHOOL, OUR HOME, seasonal decor - Tagged halloween, halloween decor, holiday, kids, kids books, kids room, seasonal decor

Easy Cheese Board Snack Idea for Kids

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 - Sarah Leave a comment
Easy Cheese Board Snack Idea for Kids - Lunch Idea for Kids - Little Nibblers Crystal Farms #CrystalFarms #CheeseBoard #kidmeals #snackidea #kidsnacks

Thank you Crystal Farms for sponsoring this blog post! As a mom who’s always trying to come up with healthy lunches and snacks for my kids, I decided to try out an easy cheese board for kids! I love putting together charcuterie trays and cheese boards for myself, so it was super fun to arrangeRead more

Posted in FAMILY, recipes - Tagged kid eats, kids, lunch, snack

DIY Construction Truck Birthday Cake

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 - Sarah 4 Comments
DIY Construction Truck Birthday Party Ideas #diycake #birthdaycake #birthdaytheme #truckbirthday #partyinspo #kidsbirthday #kidsbirthdayparty #boybirthday

Levi’s Construction Truck themed 2nd birthday party was a hit! He absolutely loved everything about it, but the DIY Construction Truck Birthday Cake was the star of the show. His eyes lit up when he saw it and he continues to tell everybody all about it. I saved SO much money by putting his constructionRead more

Posted in diy projects, FAMILY, recipes - Tagged birthday, diy, kids, party, sweets

4th of July Themed Kitchen for Kids

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 - Sarah 3 Comments
4th of July Themed Kitchen for Kids - Red, White and Blue Decor for Kitchen Set #4thofJuly #kidsdecor #homedecor #seasonaldecor

One of my favorite spots to decorate each holiday season is the kids’ kitchen set. It’s right in our kitchen, so that Evie and Levi can play and cook along with me. It’s the perfect little nook to keep them busy, and the kitchen’s modern style matches our own kitchen. It’s like my mini-me kitchen!Read more

Posted in OUR HOME, seasonal decor - Tagged 4th of July, decor, home decor, kids
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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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