Nothing helps me unwind better at night than reading a book. I have made it a rule to avoid my phone right before bed (which is hard since I use Instagram for the blog…), but I have really found that I fall asleep quicker and really enjoy getting caught up in a good book. For the Spring installment of my …
Powder Bath Update
I am excited to be sharing another room update today! Our powder bath has a pretty dramatic before and after! I originally had thick, golden brown wallpaper and brown light pendants. It had the same honey maple colored cabinets as the rest of the house did. One of our favorite things to look back on was the amazing mirror that …
Last Minute Easter Gifts
Anyone else running behind on their Easter gifts? I had purchased a couple things, like this soft bunny in 3 colors and some chocolate bunnies, but otherwise am behind the game. Leave it to Amazon Prime to save the day. My cart is full and shopping will be done tonight. Sharing some of my purchases as well as annual favorites that can still get here …
Friday Coffee Club
Happy Friday!! Another coffee club post today! Answering some more of your questions (keep them coming) and talking about a couple things that have been on my mind. 1. Closet Sale – You may have seen on my Insta Stories, that I am considering doing a closet sale. Thank you to so many of you for voting in my Insta …
Tips for Meal Planning
I feel like I have been promising a meal planning post for a long time…thanks for being patient! This has been of my most requested topics so far this year. I am no expert in this area, just a mom who is determined to keep her sanity and avoid the annoying text “what are we doing for dinner?” I have …
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Happy Valentine’s Day, friends!!! I say it with every holiday, but I really love seeing the kids’ excitement for these special days. I love their ages – where the older two understand the different holidays and what they are about and Harper catches on to their excitement. Elle and Hudson have both made us little notes and cards this week …
Always on My Mind
Our activities and commitments are back in full swing after the needed break over Christmas and New Years. Along with that means less downtime together. I am trying to be cognizant of keeping us all connected even with our busy schedules. One of the small, easy ways we try to show our love and thoughtfulness to each other when we …
Thanksgiving Family Traditions
Like most young families, we are slowly building our own set of family traditions for the holidays. We are trying to incorporate traditions from both of our families, while adding some of our own that fit our family. It makes me so happy to have our kids remembering things from last Thanksgiving and looking forward to doing them again. Harper doesn’t …
Blue Apron – a Mom’s Reiew
Ingredients arrived packaged and measured. Knick Knacks are the spices, vinegars, butter, or other small ingredients. Recipes include pictures to help guide preparation. ^^This picture is missing Harper crying at my feet while cooking ^^I prepared a chicken stir fry with green beans and squash – everyone loved it! I am right there with every other mom when I struggle …
DIY Canvas Quote
BEFORE Writing script with a pencil (And yes, that is a Ninja Turtle pencil) Tracing with a black marker Painting script Wall art with special quotes has been a trend that I really like for the home. I have gotten a couple fun pieces for my home and wanted to get one for my basement update, but I didn’t want …
Hudson 4th Birthday
Just typing the title sounds crazy to me!! I can’t believe our little buddy is 4 years old 🙁 Makes me sad, but kinda happy to say goodbye to 3 and its whining and tantrums (hopefully!). Hudson had 3 requests for his party:1 – Puppy biscuits on cupcakes for a snack.2 – A gymnastic party.3 – Dogs be invited to …
MEAL PLANNING FOR BEGINNERS
What’s for dinner……………………………This is a phrase that used to make me cringe. Just typing it kind of annoys me. My husband and I would ask each other this several times daily up until 5pm when it became a rush to either quickly pull something together or pick up some food on the way home. And although I enjoyed cooking, I …
DIY KIDS PLAY CANOPY
My kids love forts. They are constantly wanting me to build little forts for them around the house and also play in their teepee all the time. They love to haul books, dolls, the dog, pretty much anything into these forts. And I love that it keeps them entertained! I have been eyeing these Land of Nod canopies for a …