Holidays

I am one of those people who clicks "interested" on nearly every event around on Facebook. I have found the most unique places and events this way! About 3 years ago, I saw a bunch of "Trunk or Treat" events. I...

You'd think someone whose majority of personal blog traffic comes from Pinterest would be able to pull off the "Pinterest Mom" persona. Not quite. Finally after a few years of mothering, I thought I had gotten my act together. I had the...

Let's talk treat bags and party favors... After the long Christmas break, I pulled all of the kids' backpacks out of the closet to prepare them for back to school. I wondered why my 1st and 3rd graders' backpacks felt...

Looking to spend more quality time with your family? Thinking you need to take life by the horns and live your life to the fullest? Ordering your cool planner because you want to be more organized this year? Man, I could go...

As this year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to say how much we truly value, appreciate and respect each and every one of you. We are proud that since launching just three short months ago,...

I'm one of the worst at resolutions, just take a look at my planner. You'll see days and days of planned workouts that never happened and Whole 30's that weren't finished. However, last year I resolved to make better...

I personally know the struggle. My birthday is on December 30th. Five days after Christmas and one day before New Year’s Eve. Growing up, I remember the joy that my friends had when it was time to plan their birthday...

One magical day, a mysterious package arrived on our doorstep addressed to three surprised and excited children. Waiting patiently inside of the package was one of Santa’s own, clad in a red felt suit and hat: an Elf on...

I felt like I was losing my mind. I was hot then cold and then hot again.  Everything was blah. My face was constantly breaking out.  I didn’t want to decorate for the holidays.  I just wanted to lay in bed and hope everything...

Have you ever noticed when there’s a gumbo on the stovetop made with a homemade roux, the whole house cannot escape the enchanting, and well unique smell, of almost burnt flour and butter? (Side note: I admit a good...