I know the blog has been pretty quiet lately. I’m swimming in a slew of moving/end-of-school year activities and am just trying to stay afloat. Also, we’ve been trying to do last NYC/New england things before we move. But I do have…

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Holiday Gift Guides for the Whole Family I’m finally getting my 2025 Holiday Gift Guides up on the website — and this year, I had help from the experts: my kids! These picks are filled with the ...
When fall weather arrives, it's Candle Season! Sharing my favorite candle brands that I will be burning all season long. There’s something deeply comforting about the moment when the air turns ...
With a little elbow grease, you have have your outdoor cushions looking new Outdoor cushions make your patio or deck feel like an extension of your home, but after a season of sun, rain, pollen, ...
Easy Paint Craft Project to Personalize Your Summer Bag You know I always love a good summer crafting project! I have been wanting to make a DIY hand-painted monogram straw bag for so long ...
I know the blog has been pretty quiet lately. I’m swimming in a slew of moving/end-of-school year activities and am just trying to stay afloat. Also, we’ve been trying to do last NYC/New england things before we move. But I do have…
Here’s a fun paint project that you can do with a big kid. I have a love for mason jars and all the craft ideas that put them to use. And these painted jars are a perfect example. You can use them…
There has been rain every day this week and right now as I type away the pitter patter is sounding more and more like gushes of water. It is pouring outside! But this weekend there should be a break in…
I’ve got brewing in the fridge a jar of no-cook oatmeal that I’m excited to try tomorrow morning for breakfast. The recipe is from that Yummy Life, which has a lot of other good healthy recipes. My sidekick health-nut friend told me…
Since I’m headed south, I’m trying to familiarize and prepare myself with all the things that make the south charming. I want to fully embrace it! Got any inside tips? Or know any local shops in the Atlanta area? 1. Most southern…
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