Real life. Real Lessons. Real Choices.
We're a family figuring out how to live healthier, spend smarter, make more, travel farther, and enjoy the life we're building together.
Life doesn't come with an instruction manual.
We're learning as we go.
Some of the things we try work beautifully. Some don't. Some save us money. Some cost us more than we expected. Some make our lives healthier, easier, or simply better.
Blackthorn & Willow is where we write it all down—the things we're learning about our home, our health, our money, our travels, our family, and our faith.
Not because we have all the answers. Because we're figuring it out too.
Cleaner living, better food, health and wellness, and the choices we're making for a healthier life.
DIY, decorating, organization, gardening, cleaning, and creating a home that works for our family.
Ways we're making money, saving money, and finding smarter ways to spend it.
What Are You Looking For?
The places we go, the things we learn, and how we make family travel work in the real world.
What we're learning about faith, Scripture, purpose, and walking through difficult seasons.
Learn more about how we got started and where we ended up.
What are we figuring out right now?
From making dedicated spaces to cleaning up clutter, this is what we are working on right now.
Updating furniture finds
They just don't make furniture like they used to. We're taking quality pieces and giving the new life.
Creating a dedicated workspace
We are in need of a place we can journal, work on the laptop and do bible study. See how we are solving this problem in our home.
Making a master retreat
Your bedroom should be the quietest coziest room in your house to allow for rest and relaxation. Check out our space and our plans.
Making some side income
Since my accident put my life on hold see how I am adapting and overcoming.
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