Five on Friday

My 2025 Favorite Things Party was everything I hoped it would be and easily one of the highlights of the holiday season. This was our 6th annual Community Group party, and it has become such a special tradition that I love hosting more and more each year. Our theme this year was “Birds of a …

A classic Christmas Moscow Mule with a delicious and festive twist, this cocktail is perfect for spreading holiday cheer at your next gathering or sipping fireside. Slightly sweet and slightly tangy, this drink is easy to whip up with just a few ingredients. Serve in copper mugs garnished with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs! Christmas …

If you’re looking for the best stocking stuffers for tweens, you’re in the right place. I’ve pulled together a curated list of fun, practical, and cool ideas that your tweens will be excited to pull out of their stockings on Christmas morning. From small gadgets to beauty finds to little things they’ll use every single …

My 2025 Holiday Gift Guides are officially here, and I packed them with the very best gift ideas to make your shopping easier this year. In this post you’ll find gifts for tween girls and boys, men, women, grandparents, moms and mothers-in-law, Favorite Things parties, little kids, and even Mahjong lovers. And to make browsing …

Happy Friday! We’re getting right down to it today! Lots to cover! Let’s goooooo! In Case You Missed It Recipe Spotlight: Ranch Oyster Crackers If you need an easy Thanksgiving snack that everyone will inhale, these Ranch Oyster Crackers are it. They take 5 minutes to toss together, 20 minutes in the oven, and somehow disappear …

If there’s one thing I’ve been looking forward to this holiday season, it’s Christmas Mahjong. And my Merry Mahjong party theme might be my favorite yet. Think tropical meets festive, but in the chicest way possible. I wanted the vibe to feel elevated and celebratory with lots of pink, red, fresh greenery, and just the …

This Apple Cider Moscow Mule is one of my favorite fall cocktails to make when the weather finally cools off and apple cider season kicks in. It is slightly sweet, slightly spicy, and comes together with just a handful of simple ingredients: vodka, fresh apple cider, lime juice, and ginger beer. Poured over ice in …

Finding gift ideas for your mother-in-law can be tricky, but I’ve rounded up a bunch of options that’ll make her feel special—and that your own mom would love, too. From fancy hydrating face masks and cute personalized stationery to a chic oil pour bottle and a super stylish pickleball bag, I’ve found gifts that are …

Happy Friday! It’s been a fun week! It snowed in Charlotte earlier this week, we officially have our Christmas lights up, the kids had a day off school, I finally unboxed my twinkle tree, and the house is beginning to feel so festive! Today we’re celebrating one of my girlfriends’ birthdays with Merry Mahjong, and …

The Winter White Cosmo is one of my go-to cocktails for the holiday season. Made with vodka, orange liqueur, fresh lime simple syrup, and white cranberry juice, it’s crisp, slightly tart, and perfectly festive. It’s the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for a holiday party but simple enough to mix up anytime! Perfect …

If you’re looking for a few Thanksgiving traditions to start or add to your list, this post is packed with ideas to make the holiday feel a little extra special. Whether you’re hosting a full house or road-tripping to see family, I’ve rounded up our favorite Thanksgiving traditions, time-saving cooking hacks, hosting tips, and even …

This Favorite Things Party Gift Ideas is one of my favorite gift guides to create because most of these items have been gifted at my Favorite Things parties! I’ve included gifts at a variety of price points too — but tried to keep them under $30! Tip: Some of the smaller priced items can be …