My daughter has been in love with the idea of gardening for a couple years. My mom has a beautiful garden in Indian and Clara has always thought it was it was magical to be able to pick berries off the bushes and pop them in your mouth and eat a salad for dinner that… Read More Whimsical potting station | Dollar Tree + Walmart
I’ve never liked running — not as a kid, not as a high school athlete, not to lose weight after babies. And I certainly I never ever thought I’d start running at 46! I have all the excuses in the book. I have bad knees, a wonky back, high arches … but it’s incredible how… Read More From “I don’t run” to 5K: Running beside my daughter
My daughter Clara wanted an ice cream pool party for her eleventh birthday! Boy was this one fun to put together. There are so many fun affordable options out there for ice cream themes. Too easy! Here’s what we came up with. You can decorate with me in my YouTube video too! I started off… Read More Ice cream pool party!
I went all out for my daughter’s whimsical spring birthday party last year, so this year I wanted a bit more subdued, elegant feel. I went with lighter green tones and lots of greenery. Come set the table and decorate the hutch with me! Happy Easter! What an amazing experience to live this side of… Read More Chic Easter decor and table setting
I think it’s time we upgrade from “play room” to “game room.” This room has been through many transformations. We’re grateful to have this bonus room that was once the garage that ebbs and flows as the kids grow. It was a toy room. It was a gymnastics room. It was a hangout to watch… Read More Game room makeover and ideas
It’s especially hard nowadays to find affordable toys they will actually play with, but I think I’ve got some winners here! Here are some tried and true kid crowd pleasers that won’t break the bank. If I had to pick a few I thought were the top winners I’d choose the bubble wands, airplane launcher… Read More Kids gift guide: Toys under $20
Teen girl products are so fun to shop for! There’s a lot of pink here, but there are plenty of color options with almost every item. My daughter is still a preteen, so let me know what I missed! I know Lululemon (activewear, backpacks and bags especially) is still big, but Amazon doesn’t carry it.… Read More Gift guide: Teen girl
Teen boys — probably the most hard to shop for category! But I’ve got you covered. For Christmas this year I’m hearing a lot about hair products like texture powder and sea salt spray, open hemmed sweatpants (don’t you even look at the cuffed ones), hoodies, Birkenstocks and Dad shoes like ASICs and New Balance… Read More Gift guide: Teen boy
My husband said I had a “solid list” this year for this manly gift guide! And trust me, he’s picky. He said he’s most excited about the charging station, watch, pizza oven and chair. I’ve chosen affordable and luxury items at different price points — you’re sure to find something perfect for him! Everything is… Read More Gift guide: For him
I think I’m most excited about this list. It came together so easily because it’s basically my Christmas wish list, haha! I do already own several things, but who doesn’t want a ceramic bread warmer or small crossbody phone case? I tried to include a few unusual items as well, like the shell handbag, floral… Read More Gift guide: For her
