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Our Bedroom Makeover For Distance Learning!

We just finished our first week of schooling from home. Words I truly never thought I would speak, but here we are! Being the eternal optimist that I am, I cried for about a day when I saw the writing on the wall that we would be distance learning, then decided to put all that energy into making the year as magical as we can. Luckily, we had a perfect spot ready for a desk in the boys’ room, so I got to work! Now that we’ve got most of our setup dialed in, I am excited to share some of my favorite finds for this double desk learning space. Here’s our bedroom makeover for distance learning!

August 15, 2020

15 Tips For a Magical Disney Trip

We all know Disneyland is the most magical place on Earth, but it can also come with some challenges. Long days, tantrums, and fatigue can all bring down the vibe of an otherwise amazing trip. We just got back from our Disney trip so I thought I’d share some of my favorite tips to help you make your next trip as magical as possible!

January 18, 2020

10 Awesome Gifts For Wine Lovers

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For obvious reasons, I have a soft spot in my heart for moms who love wine, so I have compiled this list of 10 awesome gifts for wine lovers! Get ready to get bumped up to mom’s new favorite child!

March 26, 2019

Year Of Giving: Kids Fashion & Giving Back With Kidbox

Anyone else feel like motherhood is just a constant cycle of your kids outgrowing everything, buying more clothes, then starting all over again? It’s time consuming, not to mention expensive! Can a mom get some help? Turns out, she totally can! Enter KidBox!

January 26, 2019

Snack Options for Kids with Food Allergies

New Snack Option For Kids With Food Allergies

I know I have hinted a few times over the last few months about the project we had been working on so I am so thrilled to finally share the details with you all! When our youngest was born with a dairy allergy, it was a game changer. We have a few food allergies in our extended family, but it had never affected what I could eat let alone the well-being of my children. I was overwhelmed upon receiving the diagnosis, and to make matters worse, our pediatrician wasn’t much help. We decided to take matters into our own hands and started a mission to make life with food allergies a little easier.

December 4, 2018

Fall Food & Wine Pairing: Pumpkin Pasta Bake & Chardonnay

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Fall is in full swing, and the rich aromas of the season are in the air. And, if you read my last post about fall flavors, you know how happy that makes me! In fact, that post also gave you a little sneak peak of today’s recipe, and my inbox has been going crazy for the details! So here it is, the pumpkin cardamon pasta bake recipe!

October 26, 2018

Stay Strong Mom, Supporting Moms After Loss

Stay Stay Strong Mom: Supporting Moms Through Loss

As Pregnancy And Infant Loss Awareness Month comes to a close, I find myself still trying to process the emotions this month brings. Throughout the month, I read through story after story from women speaking out about their loss. Some I knew, some I did not. Over and over, I pictured the woman on the other side pouring out her pain, but I didn’t know what to say. The other day I came across something so special, I just had to share it with all of you. Stay Strong Mom is the answer to those moments when you want to do something, but just can’t find the words.

October 25, 2018

The Latest Fall Flavor Trends From Whole Foods Market

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Of the four seasons, fall is my absolute favorite. The rich colors, the warm aromas, the cozy feeling of your favorite sweater, the overwhelming theme of gratitude, all the fall flavors. There is even an entire holiday dedicated to three of my favorite things – family, food, and football. It is a season that speaks to my soul. Not to mention, it includes my birthday! I guess my love affair with fall was just meant to be.

October 12, 2018 1

October Family Traditions, Pumpkin Patch

October Family Traditions That Will Give You All The Fall Vibes

It can be difficult getting into the fall spirit when October rolls around and it’s still 90 degrees outside (thanks California). Thankfully, this list of October family traditions will give you all the fall vibes and have you so ready for all the pumpkin spice in the month ahead!

October 3, 2018

Carter And His Nasal Dermoid Cyst

I owe you all an apology. I’ve been vague-booking over the last few weeks, and that’s not something I like to. In fact, it really drives me crazy. I’m so transparent with you all that it felt odd to hold back something so large in our life, but I also didn’t know how to put it all into words. It has been such a barrage of medical terms and “what ifs”, I wasn’t even sure what to say.

Now that we have been able to wrap our heads and hearts around this as a family and have some answers, I’m glad to finally share an update with you all.

September 17, 2018 3