Here at TIMH, I believe in staying in autumn when it’s October… not jumping ahead to Christmas. Read on for my favorite autumn groceries, a sneaky way to make your home smell like fall using only your stove, and a bone-chilling joke that’s sure to spook your grandma.

If you've been following me on instagram, you know that last month I got married and traveled to Bali for my honeymoon. Beyond the bliss and excitement of traveling as newlyweds, I knew this was a unique opportunity to test out the long-term travelbility of the housedress. How many ways could I wear it? Is it comfortable enough to wear on a plane for 15 hours? Would the pockets be able to hold my passport, phone, sunglasses, and mini sunscreen for an entire two weeks?? I decided to put her to the test.

It’s finally summer, and Mom reflects on how she preps for all her summer travels, what she likes to pack, and the importance of always being prepared… which for her includes always having a housedress on hand! Read on for some expert mom advice on all things packing for vacation.

This month, Mom reflects on how she enjoys spending Mother’s Day, one of her favorite brunch recipes, and memories of her own mom, my Grandma Rose. She also gives a heartwarming insight to ways to remember your mom if she is no longer with us, which on a day like Mother’s Day can be especially difficult.

Welcome back to our Memos from Mom journal! This month, Mom tells us all about EGGS! One of our favorite foods, she lets us in on some of her recipes, egg symbolism, and even some cocktails that utilize the ever-popular egg.

Welcome to our new Memos from Mom journals! This month, Mama tells us about spring cleaning with some good old-fashioned cleaning tricks. They’re cheap, easy, and you probably have the necessary tools already in your pantry.

Today I’m answering everyone’s burning question…. What do I keep in my Housedress pockets??

The point I’m trying to make is that I cook like most people cook; with help from a cookbook or in real pinch, the internet.

Jo is one of the people who inspired me to start This Is My Housedress… but whom I never actually met.