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Christmas Gift Guide for Her

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 - Sarah 1 Comment
Christmas Gift Guide for Her - Great gifts for moms or any woman this Christmas.

It’s that time of year when we’re all shopping for something special to give at Christmas time. I put together a few of my favorite Christmas gift ideas for her. You can shop them all here, if you’re in a hurry. Or keep reading to find out why they’re added to my gift guide thisRead more

Posted in gift guides, LIFESTYLE - Tagged christmas gifts, gift guide, gifts for her

Timeless Inspired Nursery Design

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 - Sarah Leave a comment
Carpet One Timeless Nursery Mood Board Design Mood Board

This post is sponsored by Carpet One Floor & Home. All opinions are my own. I’ve been dreaming up Olivia’s nursery design since before she was born, and my favorite way for me to organize my thoughts is to create a mood board for the space. My goal is to create an elegant yet cozyRead more

Posted in OUR HOME - Tagged home, home decor, mood board, nursery

Modern Backyard Patio Design

May 21, 2023May 22, 2023 - Sarah 3 Comments
modern backyard patio ideas

This post is in partnership with RugsUSA. All opinions are my own. My favorite perch this time of year is our backyard covered patio. We have it setup like a cozy living room with a modern patio design. I love how the sun rises and streams through the trees and onto the porch. We haveRead more

Posted in OUR HOME, seasonal decor - Tagged backyard, home, home decor, landscaping, patio

Backyard Patio Finds

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 - Sarah Leave a comment

I love visiting the garden center at Walmart for inexpensive plants and decor items that are on trend. The planters are always my fav and my house is filled with their large tropical houseplants. I use them to turn my backyard into a summer oasis and then bring them indoors to help with clean airRead more

Posted in OUR HOME, seasonal decor - Tagged backyard, outdoor, patio, Walmart

Most Used Baby Feeding Essentials

April 17, 2023April 19, 2023 - Sarah Leave a comment
Feeding Esstentials for Baby High Chair

As a third time mama, I’ve been able to test out so many cool baby feeding essentials. In this post, I’m sharing our most used baby feeding products that we love! First of all, I’m drawn to how adorable and aesthetically pleasing baby products are these days! Can you tell I’m loving the muted pastels?Read more

Posted in FAMILY - Tagged baby, baby products, baby registry, kitchen, motherhood

Easter Basket Gifts For Baby Girl

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 - Sarah Leave a comment
Easter basket gifts for baby girl #easter

How adorable are these Easter basket gifts for a baby girl? Take a peek into Olivia’s Easter Basket! Spring is still cold in Wisconsin, so that lilac sweater is going to be so cute and cozy on her. She had it in the burnt brown color for fall and it was my favorite clothing pieceRead more

Posted in FAMILY, gift guides - Tagged baby, baby gifts, easter, gift guide, holiday

Valentine Coffee Bar

January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 - Sarah Leave a comment
Valentine Coffee Bar from Target #coffeebar #valentinesday #targetfinds

And when I say Valentine Coffee Bar that includes Hot cocoa too! 😉 Each holiday I clear my coffee bar area and decorate it for the occasion. I add themed jars, small decor and mugs. But my favorite themed goodies to add are the consumables… marshmallows, chocolate stir sticks, paper plates and napkins, snack cups,Read more

Posted in OUR HOME, seasonal decor - Tagged coffee bar, home decor, Valentine's Day

Front Porch Fall Vibes

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 - Sarah Leave a comment
Fall Front Porch with Stained Gable and columns #fallporch #frontporch #falldecor

My front porch is one of my favorite spaces to decorate, especially in fall. It’s the first space someone sees as they come up to our home. I can see it as I drive up the road and it’s a welcoming first impression. I love to change it up with each season or holiday. First,Read more

Posted in OUR HOME, seasonal decor - Tagged fall, front porch, home, home decor

My Baby Registry Picks

March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 - Sarah Leave a comment
3rd Baby registry picks for baby girl #babyregistry #babygifts #babyshower #babygiftguide #newbaby

Baby number three is on the way! A little girl! We already have a seven year old girl Evelyn and a four year old boy Levi. So we did save some clothing and baby items from those two. However, it’s a pretty big gap since my last baby! It’s been almost 5 years since IRead more

Posted in FAMILY, pregnancy - Tagged baby, baby gifts

Happsy Mattress: A Non-Toxic Swap

March 23, 2022March 25, 2022 - Sarah 1 Comment
Happsy Mattress Non-Toxic Swap Bunk Room #bunkroom #nontoxicliving #mattress

I received our Happsy mattresses for review. All opinions are my own. Whenever we can make a non-toxic swap in our household we jump at the chance! Did you know that we spend about 1/3 of our lives either sleeping or attempting to do so? That’s a heck of a lot of time spent onRead more

Posted in OUR HOME - Tagged basement, bunk room, non-toxic living

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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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When Jeremy and I first got married, we bought a l
When Jeremy and I first got married, we bought a little ski boat and spent our first two summers renting a tiny lake house. Those are still some of my favorite memories.

Then we got pregnant with our first baby, sold the boat, and told ourselves, “One day we’ll buy another one.”

For years, we heard the same things: Boats aren’t worth it. They’re expensive. They’re a lot of work.

And honestly? They’re right about one thing… they do take work.

But so do most of the best things in life.

Not every purchase has to be an investment that grows your bank account. Some investments grow your family, your memories, your traditions, and your quality of life.

When people say a boat is a depreciating asset, I can’t help but smile. Because while the boat may lose value on paper, every summer it gives us another sunset, another laugh, another tubing adventure, another memory we’ll never get back.

To us, that’s the kind of investment that’s worth making. ❤️🚤

#BoatLife #FamilyMemories #LakeLife #SummerTraditions #WorthEveryMoment


There’s just something about coffee, books, and wa
There’s just something about coffee, books, and wandering the aisles with my girls. ☕📚 I’ve been meaning to try the Barnes & Noble Café Book deal since LAST fall and finally made it happen. Buy a café drink and you can pick up the monthly Café Read for just $5!

This month’s pick is Salty: two estranged sisters, a luxury yacht, shady rich people, and a mysterious dead body. It already sounds like the perfect beach read. 🌊

The girls had just as much fun exploring the children’s section (that little stage is the cutest 🥹), and now I’m wishing Barnes & Noble was a lot closer to us because we’d definitely become regulars.

Have you read Salty yet… or what’s one book I need to add to my TBR?

#BarnesAndNoble #BookTok #SummerReading #BookLover #CozyVibes @bnappleton @frontdoorsofannapolis @harperviabooks


Apparently the “AI Facebook Marketplace cabinet” d
Apparently the “AI Facebook Marketplace cabinet” debate isn’t over. 😂

After reading so many of your comments, I had to show it from another angle! I honestly can’t decide if I like it angled in the corner or pushed flush against the wall.

So now I’m leaving it up to the Internet…

✨ Which looks better: ANGLED or FLUSH? Tell me why - I want to hear your vote!

#FacebookMarketplace #HomeDecor #EntrywayDecor #VintageFurniture #InteriorDesign


Nothing for breakfast? Challenge accepted. 🍁🥚☕️ A
Nothing for breakfast? Challenge accepted. 🍁🥚☕️

After having to throw away all of our eggs, I decided to skip the grocery store and source breakfast the local way. I love that we have so many amazing local options right in our area!

Here’s where we stopped:

🍁 Taps Maple Syrup — local maple syrup
🥛 Park Ridge Organics — Farm Staples chocolate milk, Thunderbird Bakery bread, Freis Von Kiel Salted Butter,  and Prairie Gold pasture-raised organic eggs

There’s just something special about knowing where your food comes from and supporting the people who make it possible. ❤️

Also… if you’re upgrading your kitchen, don’t forget about my favorite non-toxic nonstick pans from @caraway_home . You can use code SUGARMAPLENOTES10 for 10% off (even on top of their sales!).

Thanks for coming along for our little breakfast adventure! 🍳✨

#MidwestLiving #SupportLocal #WisconsinMade #FarmFresh #CozyHome @parkridgeorganics @farmstapels @thunderbirdbakery @prairiegold_organics


Part Two! The reveal is finally here! ✨ These are
Part Two! The reveal is finally here! ✨ These are the treasures that actually made it home with me, including the lampshade I couldn’t leave behind. There’s just something so satisfying about finding unique pieces for a fraction of the price. Which find is your favorite? 👇

#GoodwillFinds #ThriftHaul #ThriftedHomeDecor #SecondhandStyle #BudgetFriendlyDecor


If you’re looking for an EPIC summer memory to mak
If you’re looking for an EPIC summer memory to make this year… consider hosting a DIY slip-and-slide backyard party! 💦☀️

The verdict is in… the kids and the adults loved this one! Everyone brought a dish to pass, we spent the evening laughing and playing outside, then ended the night warming up by a giant bonfire 🔥

And of course… we had homemade milkshakes with all the fun toppings because what’s a summer party without a little sweetness?! 🍦✨

This was definitely a summer night to remember.

Would your family love a backyard party like this? 👇

#BackyardSummer #SummerPartyIdeas #FamilyFunIdeas #MidwestMom #MakingMemories



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