monday musings #2: how I really feel about baby #4

How I really feel about baby #4

This post is a sensitive one. It might be an emotional trigger for those who are struggling with fertility issues or child loss. I wrote this with intended love and respect and I sincerely hope that I do not cause further heartache for anyone.  You can always feel free to email me at justine@littledoveblog.com ***************************** […]

$0 deck makeover & a simple pallet shelf

Our back deck has gone majorly unused since we bought our house two years ago. I mean sure, there’s a grill we use, and the table and chairs might give the illusion that we actually sit out there and use it, but we don’t. We take the food out to be grilled, then bring it […]

yard reveal: phase 1

I had a different post planned for today, but, let’s not lie, our yard improvement is pretty much the most awesome thing I could be sharing with you right now! 🙂 If you follow me on Instagram (thanks by the way!) then you know that early Saturday morning we got our sod delivered! Oh, happy […]

alternatives to Easter baskets

Alternatives to a traditional Easter basket.

Not to sound like a Scrooge (or whatever the Easter equivalent would be) but I am not a fan of regular Easter baskets. I mean, I can get behind how cute they are, especially the ones in bright colors that have fabric liners with cute springtime animals festooning them. So you’ll probably think my reason […]

tropical pie crumble bake recipe

This recipe for tropical pie includes strawberries, pineapple, and coconut flakes.

There are two types of people in this world–those that like pie, and those that don’t. I’m a fan of pie, but it has to be just right. The perfect crust, a tasty filling, and a good crumble topping never hurt anyone either. Today I’m sharing a recipe for a tropical pie crumble bake that […]