I have a very love-hate relationship with social media. In past generations, "Keeping up with the Joneses" was about peeking over your neighbor's fence to check out their landscaping, or perhaps a subtle glance at your classmate's shoes as he walked by your desk. In 2017, it has become an entirely new beast. Social media… Continue reading Keeping up with the Joneses: 2017 Edition
Friday Favorites: 10 Mimosa Recipes
I love a good mimosa...I know I'm not the only one! With Mother's Day coming up, it's time to plan a yummy brunch for your mom (or have one planned for YOU of course!) and it is my humble opinion that a mimosa always makes brunch even better. I mean, when else can you sip… Continue reading Friday Favorites: 10 Mimosa Recipes
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Being a mother is without a doubt my favorite thing I have ever done. I know in my heart that I was born to be a mama. And my own mom is one of my favorite people in the world. She has been my best friend for years. To celebrate new moms, experienced moms, moms… Continue reading Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Friday Favorites: Toddler Sun Protection
Here in Vermont we have been having some absolutely gorgeous weather. Although I know there are still some cold days in our future before Summer officially arrives, (and though I have seen that some snowflakes actually fell in the Midwest this week...ew!) we have been soaking up as much fun in the sun as we… Continue reading Friday Favorites: Toddler Sun Protection
Weekly Meal Planning to Save Money
*This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. Before we became parents, we ate out at restaurants a lot...like several nights a week. Not only is that more difficult with a baby in tow, but babies aren't cheap...we needed to make a lifestyle change and start eating at home every night instead to… Continue reading Weekly Meal Planning to Save Money
10 Great Bedtime Stories for Kids
We began reading to our daughter Reagan as soon as she was born, and books quickly became part of our bedtime routine. As soon as I sit in the glider in her room in the evening, she peeks at the shelf next to the chair to get a book. I have been a total bookworm… Continue reading 10 Great Bedtime Stories for Kids
Friday Favorites: Bedtime Stories
We began reading to our daughter Reagan as soon as she was born, and books quickly became part of our bedtime routine. As soon as I sit in the glider in her room in the evening, she peeks at the shelf next to the chair to get a book. I have been a total bookworm… Continue reading Friday Favorites: Bedtime Stories
Friday Favorites: One-year-old Lunch Ideas
Our little gal has been eating what her pediatrician refers to as "table food" for several months now. (Doesn't that sound as though we were feeding her dog food before?) Really it just means that she lost interest in any kind of baby food, and just eats normal food, and we have yet to find… Continue reading Friday Favorites: One-year-old Lunch Ideas
Bunny “Buns” Easter Bunting Tutorial
With Easter just around the corner, I wanted to share with you how I made this adorable bunting. Generally when you think of bunny decor, you think of those iconic large ears. Well I wanted to change it up a little bit and show off those cute little buns and fluffy tail instead! We don't… Continue reading Bunny “Buns” Easter Bunting Tutorial
Morning Sickness Remedies
*This post contains affiliate links. See our full disclosure here. Let me just begin this with a disclaimer for anyone who knows me...I am NOT preggers. However, since little bub is only a year old, memories of morning sickness are still in my mind, and the ways I was able to reduce it. I have a… Continue reading Morning Sickness Remedies
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