This post is sponsored by Backcountry and ShopStyle Collective.  All opinions are my own.   Backcountry is having the biggest sale of their season with up to 50% off on gear, apparel, and accessories.  It includes the brands Reebok, Vans, Nike, Hoka, and so many more.   Also… For full-priced items, remember to use code […]

The Squatter’s Camp project is well underway.  ????  The boys have been working so hard on this little project.  I haven’t even begun to tell you all of their plans.  But, just know, it is coming along so cute.  If you have no clue what I am talking about, please do yourself a favor and […]

Please do yourself a favor and read everything I have shared about the Squatter’s Camp before you read this post.  You will definitely want to start at the beginning.  I shared where the Squatter’s Camp got it’s name and then I shared the plans for it in this post.  I also talk about budget and […]

If you missed what and where the Squatter’s camp is, please read this post.  It will explain everything.  I promised that I would share their plans for this little area they are now calling a “resort.”  ????        The Squatter’s Camp Plans As you read in the previous post, the boys, Jake and […]

For those of you who are not on social media, you are probably thinking to yourself… what in the actual hell is Squatter’s Camp.  ????   I shared this over on Instagram and even have a highlight if you want to see more.  But… I needed to document this project here.  Because it is SO FUN!  […]

Have you been watching stories over on social media?   Construction has begun on the new house.  I cannot believe it.  The above picture does not look like much, but we have been planning this for 2 1/2 years.  So it’s A LOT to us just to get this dream of ours going.  Let’s reflect on […]

This post is sponsored by The Home Depot and ShopStyle Collective. Between projects in the woods, Squatter’s camp, building the pond, our DIY sidewalk, and so many others, Deb and I are always relying on The Home Depot. They have all the supplies and tools we need to complete every project we are doing. Not […]

We have been wanting to add some outdoor string lights around the fire pit area again but just never took the time to do it.  There are some at the Squatter’s Camp, the Pergola Swing, and the back deck (new post coming soon on those).   They just add the perfect amount of twinkle to the woods.  […]

This post is sponsored by Backcountry and ShopStyle.  All opinions are my own. If you haven’t noticed, Deb and I spend most of our time outside… now more than ever thanks to all of our projects in the woods.  If you’re like us and are gearing up for cooler weather, I’ve rounded up some functional […]

If you missed the post on the pergola swing that we built a few months ago, check that post out first.  It isn’t a step by step tutorial but we showed up close details.  We made the design all up ourselves.  We then added a brick pad under it using old street bricks and some […]

We have been SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO busy around the property.  If you don’t follow us along on social media, why don’t you?  ????  We have been sharing a lot over there, so if you are on Facebook or Instagram, check us out.  Anyway, there has been so much going on that I haven’t had time to catch […]