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Howdy, I’m Shayna. I’m new to blogging but excited about the journey. Here you will find all things moming, decluttering, organizing, house projects, and sewing but make it dark-ish. You will usually find me with my nose in a book or my feet in skates.

Illustration of a stylized knot with sharp ends, resembling barbed wire.
  • My Weight Loss Journey (The Real Version)

    My Weight Loss Journey (The Real Version)

    I’ve struggled with body image for what feels like my entire life. Back in 2011, I got the arm implant for birth control and ended up gaining around 50 pounds in just six months. Some of that was probably just getting older and dealing with hormones, but still—it was rough. Transitioning from my teenage years…

  • Butlers Pantry

    Butlers Pantry

    People often call me “intense,” but I prefer the word efficient. When I hyperfixate on something, I can’t focus on anything else—or even breathe—until it’s finished. It’s both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, I get things done. On the other, I’m constantly exhausted, and I never really know where my brain will…

  • Beginner’s Guide to Sewing: Must-Have Tools & Helpful Links

    Beginner’s Guide to Sewing: Must-Have Tools & Helpful Links

    Heads up: This post contains some affiliate amazon links! All other links are not affiliate. That means if you click and buy, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Every item I’ve linked is either something I personally own and love or a great budget-friendly alternative from a brand I trust. …

  • Thrifting, Junking & Antiquing | My Fav Places 

    Thrifting, Junking & Antiquing | My Fav Places 

    A recurring theme you’ll probably notice in my posts is Gma—she had a huge impact on my life. Ever since I can remember, I’ve been going to thrift shops and antique stores with her (and sometimes with my great aunt Renee and my great grandma Rose, too). We lovingly call it junking. There’s just something special…

  • Sewing, What It Means to Me—and Where I Get My Fabric Locally

    Sewing, What It Means to Me—and Where I Get My Fabric Locally

    Throwback to 1993—Gma and me at the original barn.