I’ve been getting stuck in a cooking rut lately. Meal planning turns into the same grocery list far too often in our household. I wanted to try a new side dish and I’ve never prepared butternut squash before, so I thought I’d give it a shot. Turns out, it’s ridiculously easy to add this simple cozy winterRead more
I received a journal as a Christmas present called “the 52 Lists project”. It’s meant to inspire you each week by giving you a weekly topic to reflect on and write about in list form. I am a lover of lists! Sometimes when I start a list, I even write things down I already completed justRead more
{evelyn always has to have stuffed animals with her} {please don’t yank off your headband – you look so cute} {I have quite the climber now} {all dressed up} {apparently, she thinks she’s 18 months going on 16 years} I’m teaming up with ZaZa Couture for an adorable GIVEAWAY! {CLOSED} Who wants to win an outfit inspiredRead more
Inspired by Pinterest, HGTV and all things DYI, I decided to give a makeover to a pair of nesting tables my mom was ready to give to Goodwill. They were sad looking little wooden tables that needed to be brightened up and brought back to life. I headed to Menards and picked up the followingRead more
This bagel dip recipe post contains affiliate links. Evelyn and I made bagel dip for New Year’s Eve! Poor little girl hit her noggin on a short table walking over to see what I was up to, so I held her the rest of the process and wiped away her big crocodile tears. She was such aRead more
| Reindeer Sweater, ShopPinkBlush, Trendy Boutiques Online | It’s all about being warm and cozy for me this winter season. Since I’m mostly chasing around an energetic 18 month old, I want to be comfortable so I can get on the floor and play with that little sweetie! As soon as we got home from church onRead more
Christmas Eve ended up being pretty rough for Evelyn. We were traveling and hoped she’d fall asleep in the car, but of course that did not happen. By the time we got to the party, she was already a bit cranky and it didn’t help that she was fighting a cold and teething! She ended up gettingRead more
For me, Christmas brings about a sense of home and family. It’s a time to cherish one another and spend time together. I love turning our home into a cozy Christmas wonderland during the holiday season to make the experience even more special. I typically end up adding a few things to my collection each year. This yearRead more
“Time flies.” “They grow up so fast.” “They’ll be off to college before you know it.” These are all typical sayings you hear as a new mom and while they are totally cliché, they are 100% true! While Evelyn is not quite ready for college at 18 months old, she is growing fast and IRead more
Want a healthy treat this Christmas? Well, despite natural peanut butter being the main ingredient, this is NOT it. These peanut butter balls are D-I-V-I-N-E and worth every calorie! We made them during my family cookie baking party last weekend and cannot stop eating them. They are best made with a group because rolling all thoseRead more