The Evening Ritual

We have a little family tradition in our house. After the kids have changed into their PJs, brushed their teeth and we’ve read a book to them, we all plop down on mommy and daddy’s bed to watch HGTV’s “House Hunters.” It’s a guilty pleasure that we indulge in, and while some people may balk at the fact I allow my children to watch a little TV before they go to bed, well, I say, get over it.

If you’re not familiar with the program, it features buyers who tell of their current living situation and what they hope to find in a new home. Then you meet the realtor, who takes them on a tour of three houses. You see everything about each house, including the price. Then, the end of the show reveals which house they chose and visits the owners a few months later to see how they’ve put their own touch on the dwelling. It’s fun to see the houses and try to predict which one they’ll buy. Our daughter really gets into it, “Ooo, Mommy, look at that kitchen. It’s so pretty!” “Eeew, that rug has to go!” Yep, she’s her mother’s daughter.

We saw an episode the other night featuring a couple from Savannah, Ga., hoping to purchase their first home. They own a business in the downtown district called “Nourish,” which peddles hand-made soaps, lotions, etc., all natural (I’m blogging a lot about soap lately, huh?). They were a cute couple and the show ended with a photo of them with their new baby. I’m tempted to order some of the shea butter they make at their store. I’m a big proponent of “mom & pop” shops, so be sure to visit Nourish online, or in person if you're in Savannah, and check out their wares.
Images courtesy of HGTV and Nourish Savannah