Yesterday Caroline started 4th grade and Thomas started 2nd grade — at their new school! Caroline was nervous about moving to a new school this year and we spent countless hours talking with her about it throughout the summer. Thankfully, she was able to meet and become friends with a handful of rising 4th grade …
I am so excited to introduce you to our new family member, Mabel! She’s a mini golden doodle and is pure sugar. The Surprise A few weekends ago I shared that we gave the kids the surprise of their life on our way home from Asheville when we detoured to “fill out an application for …
Last week I hosted some girlfriends over a mahjong game night. Our little group has been playing together for more than a year now and it’s been really fun getting better, faster, and more competitive. When we first started playing we could barely chat or sip cocktails because there are a lot of rules to …
The most fun and festive birthday cupcakes that are perfect for your special celebration! This sweet treat is simple to make and loaded with sprinkles and a fun “balloon” lollipop topper! Make them for your kid’s classroom party, your co-worker, a bake sale, or anyone who loves a delicious cupcake! I can promise you that …
Happy Friday! Let’s get right down to it! 1. Garage Project We’ve been working on an exciting garage project this week! Our garage has honestly been a complete disaster since we moved in as it has served as a construction work zone, storage for all the random boxes that still need to be unpacked, and …
Pour a cup of coffee and let’s dive into some questions I received from my coffee talk poll, as well as some random thoughts I’d share if we were having coffee together! Winding Down Summer We are down to our last three weeks of summer and I’ve got such mixed feelings. We have truly had …
A few of our favorite summer recipes to make before the season ends! I am so not ready for summer to end. As much as I love fall, the soups and hot chocolate can wait. While it’s still scorching outside, I’ve got watermelon, coconut, grilled meats, fresh veggies, and more on my mind. 1. Blackened …
Happy Friday! It’s been a great week and we have a really fun weekend ahead. Tomorrow morning we are heading to Asheville to take the kids river tubing! This will be our third family tubing trip and I absolutely cannot wait! Floating down the river for 3.5 hours, stopping a few times along the way …
Is there really anything better than a homemade ice cream cake on a hot summer day? This dreamy no-bake treat is better than a store-bought cake and is easy to whip up with just 3-ingredients. And you can go as wild as you want by customizing your toppings! Every summer my mother-in-law makes this treat …
Sharing a few of my favorite items from Amazon this month… But first, here were the top 10 reader best-sellers this month: Jesus Listens Kids Devotional My mom bought this devotional for Caroline recently and it has been so sweet listening to Caroline read it every night. The devotionals are recommended for kids ages 8-12 …
Happy Friday! I hope you all enjoyed reading the day in the life of Caroline, Anna, Christine, and Monica! I absolutely loved hosting them this week! Alright, let’s get down to the 5… 1. Vacation We are heading home today from vacation! We had the most wonderful time in Mayakoba and are so sad to …
I’m excited to introduce you to our next guest — Monica! She’s a wife, mom, food blogger and photographer who writes at Nourish and Fete, a website with quick, easy dinner recipes. She lives with her husband and kids in northern Virginia. Alright, without further ado… Introduction Hello! I’m Monica. Like many of you, I’m …