Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is coming! Yeah, I love this little holiday. It’s so fun to celebrate with our kids. Love for all! Today I have a fun little round-up of my current favorites for DIY cards for kids. Sure it’s easier to pick up a pack of Frozen valentines at Target, but so much more […]
The Academy Award nominations were announced this past week. Reese Witherspoon has been nominated for Best Actress for her work in the film, Wild. I recently saw the movie as an event with an organization I’m involved in called The Impact Guild. The event was to see the movie together then have a thoughtful discussion […]
It’s no secret that I am a certified purger. Let’s call it professional editor. I’m constantly in a state of editing our home and find myself incredibly gratified by the look of a clean surface, empty drawer or lightened up closet. There’s something so inviting, like the possibilities are limitless. I feel like work is […]
Hope your week is off to a good start. I have so many ideas for posts lined up that it seems a bit of writer’s block has set in. Does that happen to any of you? Too many thoughts to know where to start so you don’t! At least my procrastination this morning has been […]
Each year at Christmas I like to make a handmade gift. I have made candles, notecards, decadent chocolate truffles, soap, potted paper whites among the favorites over the years. For more ideas on handmade gifts, you can check out this post about Getting Organized for the Holidays. I love the creative process of brainstorming what […]
Quite possibly my favorite day of the year. It rivals swimming in the ocean and snuggling my littles at bedtime. Hunting for our Christmas tree feels that good. We load everyone up, bring along hot cocoa and often a picnic and head for the hills. My husband and I have been doing this ever since […]
With the first Sunday of Advent this weekend, I wanted to share a few of our most treasured family traditions. I look forward to this part of the holiday season most and try desperately to be as organized as possible for the December frenzy that ensues so that I can focus on my family and what […]