Happy Friday! Why do the short holiday weeks always feel like the longest? I am so glad it’s Friday! In addition to the usual basketball, softball, dance, and Little Mermaid rehearsals, Matt had Mohs surgery to remove basal cell carcinoma…from his scalp. The recovery has been more painful than expected, but we’re grateful he caught …
I love making Homemade Chicken Taco Seasoning. We use it every week for Taco Tuesday, and one large batch lasts us a very long time! I began homemaking my taco seasoning back in 2012 (which is when I originally published this post!), after scanning the ingredients list on my store-bought taco seasoning packet and discovered …
Who is going somewhere warm for Spring Break!?! We are taking the family to the beach and I am counting down the days! In the meantime, I’ve been shopping for some new spring pieces and Walmart has some really great stuff out!! My favorite item on the list is the smocked coverup pants (available in …
Our family recently returned from the most perfect winter getaway at Snowshoe West Virginia Ski Resort! This was our first time visiting Snowshoe Mountain, our inaugural family ski trip, and the first time skiing for the kids and me! And we were so lucky to experience this epic adventure with our friends (who expertly planned …
Happy Friday! I am still trying to get our life back together after an incredible few days in Snowshoe! We had an absolute blast. I cannot wait to write a full recap post once I finish tackling piles of laundry, restock our home with food — all the re-entry things. On the last morning in …
I am SOOOO excited to see spring home decor rolling out to store shelves! I’m sharing a collection of my favorite finds from Walmart and Target for those of you looking to breathe new life into your living spaces! A few of my favorite items are the botanical prints (they remind me of the huge …
Happy Friday! We have a big weekend ahead! Tonight we’re staying IN for a low key Family Movie Night, homemade pizzas, and an extra special treat to celebrate great report cards for both kids! Tomorrow, Thomas has two basketball games and Caroline is skipping hers because she has a FULL day Little Mermaid Rehearsal. Then …
Our painted brick fireplace is one of my favorite parts of our family room. As the room’s focal point, I knew I wanted to give this space a face lift as soon as we purchased our home. And it turned out to be the easiest DIY project that we knocked out in a weekend. The …
Old Navy is one of my go-to retailers for shopping for the kids. I usually place a ginormous order at the beginning of each season to cover them both. I’ve sifted through the boys and girls section and wanted to share some of my favorite pieces… Old Navy Boys Fashion For the boys, I wanted …
Happy Friday, and happy February!! Thank you to everyone took the time to read my newsletter this week! It means so much to me! (And if you subscribed but didn’t see it in your inbox, check your spam!) Since I covered all our personal updates, upcoming ski trip, plans and parties for February, we can …
Happy 65th day of January! We’re living in the twilight zone over here with another cold and rainy 4-day school week. This month has felt like the longest ever. The first half of the week we were awoken every morning around 3 am to the sound of Mabel vomiting…on our bed. After a vet visit, …
Pour a cup of coffee and let’s dive into some topic requests I received from my reader survey, answer some fun questions I’ve recently received, as well as some random thoughts I’d share if we were having coffee together! Word of the Year My word for 2024 is beauty. Beauty wasn’t a word that came …