November Newsletter - this HOUSE | your HOME


Oops — I Missed October! Here’s Both Checklists + Exciting News

Hi Reader!

I owe you a quick apology — I completely missed sending out the October Home Maintenance Checklist! 😅

October slipped away faster than I could catch it… because I was fully immersed in opening my brand-new Etsy shop, Write It Down Society 🎉

It’s a creative extension of everything I already love sharing here — beautiful and functional notebooks, journals, and stationery designed to help you stay inspired, organized, and intentional every day. I have been having so much fun designing these!! CHECK IT OUT HERE

So while I didn’t hit send last month, I promise it was for a good reason — and I’ve bundled both the October and November checklists below to keep you on track as we move into the coziest season of the year.

October Checklist.pdf

November Checklist.pdf

As always, you can grab all 12 months consolidated on 1 page. Just use discount code NEWSLETTER20 and get 20% off on everything in this HOUSE | your HOME Etsy shop.


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Speaking of home maintenance....

Have you started to winterize your home yet. Here, in the midwest, winters can be pretty brutal. CLICK HERE for my unofficial guide to prepare your home for the winter season.

5 Steps to Winterize Your Hose

Before you check off this month’s home tasks, make sure your outdoor faucets are protected! Taking 15 minutes to do this task can save you so much money by voiding frozen pipes and costly repairs.

If you’ve ever walked outside on a frosty morning and realized your hose is still connected… this one’s for you.

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Thank you for being here — whether you’re tackling your maintenance checklist or finding your next favorite notebook, I’m so grateful for this community.

Until next time,

P.S. If you love my printable workbooks and home guides, you’ll love this next chapter. Write It Down Society is my new Etsy shop featuring designer notebooks, journals, and creative stationery — each one made to bring more calm, focus, and a little joy to your everyday writing.


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I'm a REALTOR with a degree in architecture and passion for design. I'm here because I believe everyone deserves to live in a home they love. Whether that means finding a new house or renovating the one you are in. I'm here for you! I am a mom of four (2 girls, 2 boys) who keep me REALLY busy. I also really enjoy gardening and my 2 dogs. After a variety of careers there are two passions I keep coming back to, architecture and sharing helpful information. I love helping others get inspired and do those projects in their home that will make them happy. I’ve always had big dreams to make interior design accessible to everyone. I am beyond excited to be here with you! Be inspired to create your dream home!

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