Holiday

02.25.23

Timeless and Tasteful Easter Decor Ideas

Easter is one of those holidays I never decorated for before kids. It …

Easter is one of those holidays I never decorated for before kids. It started out with Easter baskets – see my favorite Easter basket stuffers here – and then a few Easter eggs. But when you have two bunny-loving little girls, things change. And when winter is never-ending, spring decor …

Holiday

01.26.23

Free Valentine’s Printables And Easy Valentine’s Day Ideas for Kids

I am not a Pinterest/craft mom. Yes, I love a cute birthday party, …

I am not a Pinterest/craft mom. Yes, I love a cute birthday party, but DIY anything usually takes more time than I’m willing to give. But – this is my daughter’s first year of preschool and I wanted to come up with some fun Valentine’s for her class. And with …

Holiday

01.23.23

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

I start every Valentine’s Day post by telling you how I don’t really …

I start every Valentine’s Day post by telling you how I don’t really love Valentine’s Day. 😂 But – this is a Valentine’s Day I can get on board with. And as a mom, it really is fun to do something sweet for my kids. It doesn’t have to be …

Baby and Kids

01.08.23

Valentine’s Day Outfits for Babies, Toddlers, and Kids

I’m back with another excuse to be festive. Valentine’s outfits are always fun …

I’m back with another excuse to be festive. Valentine’s outfits are always fun because they can be worn year-round. My girls love hearts, so I got them each a little purse and went with the Je T’aime sweatshirt. Margot loves France so I’m hoping it will resonate. If you’re planning …

Holiday

12.20.22

Are you Struggling This Holiday Season? You are Not Alone.

It happens during most big milestones and every holiday season. I made it …

It happens during most big milestones and every holiday season. I made it through my wedding, becoming a mother not once but twice, and almost 800 days of my daughter’s cancer treatment without the support of parents of my own. So you’d think the holidays wouldn’t hit so hard, but …

Holiday

12.16.22

How to Make Salt Dough Ornaments

I’m not always the biggest fan of crafts. Most end up being more …

I’m not always the biggest fan of crafts. Most end up being more work than they are worth. But these were easy to make and I just love seeing my kids hand prints on the tree. It’s a fun activity for toddlers and older kids, too. Make salt dough handprints, …

Holiday

12.02.22

Free December Holiday Backgrounds for your Phone and Desktop

Happy Friday and happy December! It’s the most cheery and festive time of …

Happy Friday and happy December! It’s the most cheery and festive time of the year, and I am planning on putting up lights, wreaths, and garland this weekend. I wasn’t going to make any desktop backgrounds this month but found myself working on some custom stickers (for individually wrapped cookies …

Travel

11.30.22

Gifts for the Traveler

If you’re looking for gifts for the traveler, I’m rounding up the best …

If you’re looking for gifts for the traveler, I’m rounding up the best travel gifts for your friend or family member. These are the best travel gifts for frequent travelers – from road trips to long-haul flights and everything in between, finding the perfect gift is not always easy. I …

Holiday

11.30.22

The Best Artificial Greenery for The Holidays

There’s nothing quite like fresh garland – the look, smell, and feel can’t …

There’s nothing quite like fresh garland – the look, smell, and feel can’t be beat. I love live plants but after just a few weeks, it’s a crispy mess – dry and brittle with needles everywhere. I was invested though and one year, even replaced the garland on our mantel …

Holiday

11.22.22

Gift Guide: Holiday Gifts for Her

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And tis’ the season for …

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And tis’ the season for holiday gift guides! And this particular gift guide is my favorite: gifts for her. I included some of what I think are the best gifts to give for the upcoming holidays. It’s always so fun to look …

Holiday

11.20.22

How to Hang a Wreath on a Window Or Door

If you’re feeling especially festive this year or want to make things seem …

If you’re feeling especially festive this year or want to make things seem a bit more jolly, a few extra wreaths might bet the nswer. This is as DIY as I get and it’s really not DIY, but I couldn’t believe the response to my garland hanging hack and started …

Holiday

11.20.22

Holiday Gift Ideas for Big Kids

My kids are 2 and 4, so I probably spent more time on …

My kids are 2 and 4, so I probably spent more time on this gift guide than any other.  Sure, I was once a big kid myself, but it’s been a moment (more than 3 decades, friends 😬). So I channeled my inner (big) kid for this one, did a …

Holiday

11.20.22

The Cutest Wool and Felt Christmas Ornaments for Kids

When the holiday season rolls around, I always get so excited for Christmas …

When the holiday season rolls around, I always get so excited for Christmas decorations. If you have young kids who want to get into the spirit and touch everything, felt Christmas tree ornaments are a great way to get them involved. I usually add a few to the bottom of …

Holiday

11.18.22

Gift Guide: Holiday Cheer

Tis’ the season for holiday cheer. One of my favorite things about the …

Tis’ the season for holiday cheer. One of my favorite things about the holiday season is choosing gifts for people that I know they’ll love. And my other favorite thing is the time leading up to the holidays. Holiday decor, movies, baking, wrapping gifts, plans with friends and general merriment.

Holiday

11.05.22

How to Hang Garland Around Your Front Door

I just love the holiday season, and there really is no place like …

I just love the holiday season, and there really is no place like home for the holidays. I love decorating our home – there’s nothing more fun than putting up your Christmas tree or sitting by the fireplace after it’s been decorated. The glow of warm white lights, smell of …

Shopping

11.05.22

My Favorite Small Businesses to Support This Holiday Season

Now more than ever, it’s so important to support small businesses. This has …

Now more than ever, it’s so important to support small businesses. This has been a tough year for most of us, but we’re in this together and need to support one another. As a small business owner, it’s something I feel and think a lot about. I’ll be honest – …

Baby and Kids

11.04.22

Holiday Gifts for Babies

Ah, babies. They don’t understand the holidays and would be happy with a …

Ah, babies. They don’t understand the holidays and would be happy with a plastic cup and some paper, but we buy them gifts anyway. 😉 I shared gift ideas for toddlers and today, want to share gifts babies 1 and under. I have many of these items – some small …

Holiday

11.03.22

2022 Gift Guide: 50 Gifts under $50

Holiday gifts can get expensive. Whenever you can find the perfect gift under …

Holiday gifts can get expensive. Whenever you can find the perfect gift under $50 (or even better, under $25), it always feels so good. I have all your family members, your best friend covered this holiday season. From home cooks to beauty experts, here’s a mix of affordable gifts for …

Holiday

11.02.22

Stocking Stuffers for Kids

When it comes to giving gifts during the holiday season, Christmas stockings just …

When it comes to giving gifts during the holiday season, Christmas stockings just might be my favorite thing to give. Christmas gifts can be overwhelming, but there’s something about stocking stuffers that I love. I love when someone finds the perfect small gifts that say “I get you” and it’s …

Holiday

11.02.22

Gift Guide: For Men

After in-laws, men seem to be the toughest group to shop for. My …

After in-laws, men seem to be the toughest group to shop for. My husband and I usually choose a joint gift or something simple each holiday season, so that makes things a little easier for us. But we agreed to each choose a few small things for each other this …

Holiday

11.01.22

Gifts for The Home

I have a few more gift guides to go, and today, have one …

I have a few more gift guides to go, and today, have one of my favorite categories for you. These are the gifts for new homeowners, or for your best friend or family member who loves home decor. I’ve included gifts at various price points from women-owned shops, and black-owned …