Here’s my thought for the week: Turn from the past and look forward to the future. Not my usual post, but it’s been a rough week over here. Not much into doing anything. The week didn’t start off too great…

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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 ...
Here’s my thought for the week: Turn from the past and look forward to the future. Not my usual post, but it’s been a rough week over here. Not much into doing anything. The week didn’t start off too great…
I love the idea of giving flowers away as baby or bridal shower favors. They are beautiful and cheap! And you can tackle two things as one–centerpiece and favors. This tulip favor idea is so adorable and clever. I like…
Right around springtime, Lucky magazine does a guide on a month of outfits. I find this guide a little helpful tool when I do my spring clothes shopping. And I don’t buy much for myself, but I do like to…
I’m in desperate need of a haircut. I’m thinking bangs…big bangs. Like the ones I had the summer I was pregnant with Jackson. Big bangs are a pain though. Maintenance–lots of maintenance. And you actually have to DO your hair…
No matter how much style may change, ballet flats seem to be my staple. A must-have for mom on the go. And unbeknownst to me, I’ve been collecting ruffled flats. I’m assuming it’s because the ruffle detracts from my 30-something…
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