If you’re looking for the perfect fall cocktail to serve at your next gathering, you will love this Vodka Apple Cider Cocktail. A recipe I originally published in 2016, I wanted to update and re-share this post from my beverage archives! This cocktail is delicious, festive, and looks fancy but is actually super easy to …

Happy Friday! Let’s get right down to it because I’ve got one hour to finish writing this post while Caroline is at ballet! (She just started ballet classes back up after auditioning for The Nutcracker and getting a part as a party girl!) Alright, here we go! In Case You Missed It This week I …

Last week I had McKinsey over for a little mahjong party! Both of us have September birthdays and both of us are mahjong-obsessed, so we decided to celebrate together with an afternoon of Siamese mahjong! It was a warm, beautiful day so I set up our game table outside and whipped up some frozen espresso …

Over the summer, we had the most incredible family trip to Costa Rica, a destination that had been on my travel bucket list for years. From the stunning beaches of Playa Conchal to the breathtaking landscapes of the Arenal Volcano area, this trip was nothing short of magical. While every part of our vacation was …

Happy Friday! The short weeks always feel more wild than usual, right? Let’s get down to it because I am determined to finish tackling the piles and piles of laundry from our Bandits Roost NC Camping Trip. Speaking of camping, I updated our Car Camping Essentials (and Packing Lists) post if you’re planning your first …

Last week we tent camped at Bandits Roost NC Campground! This was our 5th camping trip with our kids and the second trip for Mabel! We brought along our good friends too and it was awesome. Bandits Roost NC Campground Bandits Roost was just a 90-minute drive from our house, making it a quick and …

What a BIG week! Thomas and Caroline returned to school on Monday and it’s been so nice getting back into our routine! Both kids had a great first week of school and are very excited about their teachers. I have a really good feeling about the school year. This weekend, we’re heading out for our …

My top 5 favorite items in August… 1. Seamless Undies (Luxe for Less) I bought an inexpensive set of cheeky hipster bikinis and thongs to compare with my all time favorite Almost Bare line at Soma (after one of my readers recommended these to me). They have almost 5,000 glowing reviews and are a fraction of the price of the Somas …

This week Caroline started 5th grade and Thomas started 3rd grade! We met their teachers last week and I have such a great feeling about the school year ahead for both of them. Back To School Dinner To wrap up an incredible summer, we celebrated with a fun back-to-school dinner over the weekend. Our kids …

It’s the first day of school for us so I thought it would be the perfect time to share a few school things… Staying Healthy To give our kids a little immune boost at the beginning of the year, I always add a few extra vitamins and supplements to their evening routine to keep them …

Happy LAST Friday of summer (for us)! I cannot believe summer is officially coming to a close. Tonight we are celebrating with our back-to-school dinner and it’s going to be an extra fun one! This weekend also marks our first full year with MABEL!!! My goodness, I cannot imagine our life without her. She is …

Happy Friday! It’s been one of those weeks, and I won’t drag you through all the details, but I’m exhausted. I’d love to kick off this post with something like, “We’re savoring every last bit of summer and don’t want it to end!” But honestly, I’m ready for school to start. We’ve had an amazing …