I’ve been thinking so much about this past year. I laughed and cried putting together this little slideshow from 2013. It’s amazing how a glimpse back through pictures always reminds me that we are living much more fully than I sometimes feel day to day. We had some wonderful adventures, milestone celebrations, many many meals together […]
It’s no secret that I am obsessed with soup. There are so many things I love about soup. I feel so accomplished making a pot of soup. The one-pot meal is not lost on me. I appreciate simplicity. I enjoy an easy prep and clean-up. I am over the moon with excitement when my kids […]
The Just Us Project 2013 had come to an end. I am so proud I committed to doing this project to keep mom in the picture! It is much harder than I anticipated. Even though missed a month or two along the way, I highly recommend joining in on a project like this if you […]
I’m signing off for 2013 soon. Before I go I wanted to share some simple ways to wrap your holiday gifts. These are affordable tips that make your packages look like beautiful little gifts themselves. All you need are a few basic supplies that also happen to be some of my favorite things. Kraft Paper Red […]
Elf on a Shelf Our family has had an elf joining us each December since 2009. The kids named him “Zitter.” No idea why really, just because. He arrives sometime around the 1st of December and leaves us on Christmas Eve. Zitter is fun and funny, mischievous and wild, and always a good reminder that […]
Today’s the day my friends! I’ve been keeping this under wraps for so long, I can finally let you in on a little secret. yippee! I am so excited to announce that I am hosting my very first personal giveaway. In honor of my upcoming birthday and my annual Favorite Things Party, I couldn’t […]
What a week it’s been. Phew! Good thing I was able to be a little organized ahead of time because it’s been 7 days full of holiday fun with family, friends, old and new traditions. It all starts the night of Thanksgiving, when we give the kids new Christmas jammies and slippers. How to Make […]