Who doesn’t love a good game night? We love playing all sorts of games with friends and their families but we also love to just have an impromptu family game night of our own. The games have changed as the kids have gotten older which keeps it new and exciting for everyone but there are still a few “little kids …
How To Help Your Child Get Organized At A Young Age…And Save Your Sanity
Are you constantly picking up after your kids? I don’t mean the occasional pile of crumbs or a couple stray toys. I mean every time you turn around they have left a mess + moved on to something else. But you clean it up yourself because it will take less time, less nagging + less yelling. If you can relate …
How To Create A Healthy Home For A Happier Life
It has been my mission lately to create a healthy home. This motivation comes from finally accepting the season of life I am in as a caretaker. For some women it’s a no-brainer to want to leave the workforce to raise a family but that is an internal struggle I have been fighting for years now. I love my kids …
Christmas Breakfast Menu
For the food portion of my Christmas breakfast posts, I thought I’d share what is on the menu for the Christmas morning. I try to have a variety of items + flavors {sweet/savory, light/filling, hot/cold} and because everyone has different tastes + some dietary restrictions, having a good amount of options is always the way to go so everyone leaves …
Christmas Breakfast Tabletop: Modern Meets Traditional Whimsy
Christmas morning has become a lot more interesting + fun since having kids. There is more excitement, more chaos + definitely a lot more joy + love! I also really love staying in PJs for as long as possible + having a big breakfast with family. Growing up, my dad always made Christmas morning breakfast complete with eggs, pancakes, bacon …
Last Minute Thanksgiving Day Essentials…That Aren’t Food
Thanksgiving is almost here. Turkey? Check. Stuffing? Check. Cranberries? Rolls? Stretchy pants? Check, check check! Make sure you have these other non-food essentials {other than the stretchy pants} ready for turkey day.
Being More Intentional
Are the things filling your day having a positive influence on your life? Here are some tips for creating a day that allows you to feel fulfilled + shape a better you through thoughtful actions.
Making Your House a Home
Do you feel at home in your house? Read on for tips to make home the place your family wants to be.
Friday FOUR: Festive 4th
This week will be a Friday FOUR lineup instead of FIVE because…well, it’s the Fourth of July weekend! The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays for getting together with family. My parents’ house has always been the place to gather after a long day on the beach: we all go back covered in sand, salt and sunblock, …