We had a mellow Christmas this year. It was nice and quiet and focused on the children. On Christmas Eve, we went and handed out goody plates around the neighborhood. Then we did our first nativity scene re-inactment with the…

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Bringing Our German Roots to the Easter Table This year's Easter table was one of my favorites! There’s something about setting an Easter table that feels extra special each year. It’s not just ...
The Clutter You Forgot to Declutter When we think about decluttering, we usually think of closets, garages, or overflowing pantries. But some of the most clutter-prone areas in a home are the ones ...
My guide to Women's Ski and Snowboard Clothing that actually works and look good If you’re gearing up for winter and want women’s ski and snowboard clothing that looks great, feels great, and ...
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 ...
We had a mellow Christmas this year. It was nice and quiet and focused on the children. On Christmas Eve, we went and handed out goody plates around the neighborhood. Then we did our first nativity scene re-inactment with the…
I know I’ve been slacking on the blogging, but I wanted to say Merry Christmas before it passes me by. I’ve noticed having three kids that my life is in s.l.o.w. motion–SLOW. I try to complete something, and it takes…
When I’m pregnant, my daily diet of eating healthy and watching my weight gets thrown out the door. Seriously. I’m such a salad eater, but once I’m pregnant I can barely look at a salad–instead pass me some greasy fries….
How About Orange has referred to many different sites of free downloadable paper items that are chic, snazzy and cool–like these gift tags from Martha Stewart and a 2009 calendar from Mibo.
I’m in a Christmas funk this year. All the things I was planning on doing haven’t been done, and all the things we usually do are barely getting done. It’s probably because I’ve been a hermit for the last few…
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