Happy Friday and Happy Halloween!!!! We have a busy weekend ahead, and I am counting down the minutes until all the Halloween festivities kick off tonight! Caroline has a few girlfriends coming home with her so they can get their group costumes ready for trick-or-treating, and they’re all spending the night afterward. On Saturday, you’ll …
This round-up of gift ideas for tween boys is always one of my most requested guides every year! These gifts are all tween-approved and Thomas-tested, including some of our best-sellers like the laser tag set, football passer machine, and the I Survived Book Series (a forever favorite). Whether your boy loves sports, games, or gadgets, …
Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken has become one of our go-to meals for busy weeknights, especially since it’s both dairy-free and gluten-free! Inspired by Olive Garden’s Tuscan chicken, this dish puts a healthy twist on the classic, with a creamy, flavor-packed sauce that’s loaded with fresh garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. It’s the perfect balance of …
Nothing makes me happier than a family Halloween costume, and this year, we went all in on the drive-thru theme. Our crew showed up to the neighborhood Halloween party as a Fast Food Family, and took home the costume contest win for the second year in a row! I went full Wendy from Wendy’s (pigtails, …
It has been the absolute best week…that has felt like a million days long. I’m still recovering from time zone changes, late nights, and living entirely on adrenaline and caffeine. My suitcase is half unpacked, my laundry pile is out of control, and I’m just trying to remember what day it actually is. Tonight is …
If you’re looking for a cocktail that combines cozy vibes with a little extra warmth, this Chai Martini (or “Chai-tini”) is exactly what you need. With the creamy richness of Baileys, the smoothness of vanilla vodka, and the warm spices of chai tea concentrate, this cocktail is basically a hug in a glass. It’s perfect …
This round-up of gift ideas for tween girls was SO much fun to create and is always one of my favorite gift guides. While it makes me a little weepy to no longer be buying Barbie dolls and stuffed animals, tween girls are so fun (and easy) to shop for because they know exactly what …
Happy Friday! We’ve got a fun and busy weekend ahead! Let’s get right down to it! In Case You Missed It Recipe Spotlight: Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner From this week’s dinner line-up, this one-pan meal combines sausage, potatoes, brussels sprouts, apples, and carrots — all roasted to perfection. You only need one pan, you can prep …
I’m so honored (and honestly still a little in disbelief) that our family was featured in the October issue of South Charlotte Neighbors Magazine. The article shares a look back on my journey through a prophylactic double mastectomy ten years later, how Matt and I first met, and the life we’ve built here in Charlotte …
This chicken noodle soup recipe with garlicky chile oil is everything I want in a bowl of comfort food: warm, flavorful, and just a little bit of spice. It’s the kind of soup you make when everyone’s feeling run down or when you’re craving something cozy. The homemade chile oil adds the perfect touch of …
Happy Friday! What a week! I have spent far too many hours staring at a screen this week, so let’s get right down to it! In Cases You Missed It This week I shared… Recipe Spotlight: Chicken Tortilla Soup From this week’s meal plan! Just toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let the …
Happy Prime Big Deal Day (today and tomorrow)! This is a sale I am so excited to cover (and shop)! This sale can be overwhelming with tens of thousands of deals going live throughout the day, so I’m hoping that I can help weed through them and make your shopping a little easier. Over the …