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
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
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
Last year, was Evelyn’s first Christmas but she was only 6 months old, so opening gifts for her was really for mom and dad’s enjoyment and not so much for hers. This year, she’s 18 months old and I cannot wait to see her open her gifts as she is just old enough to get excitedRead more
My mom has perfected making her home feel cozy and appropriately decorated for every holiday. She changes out pillows, blankets, table and mantel decor, the works. One of my favorite spots to check out each holiday is her table of old photos. She has an array of themed picture frames that host memories of pastRead more
While dad’s away the girls will play! Jeremy was gone hunting last weekend so Evelyn and I made playdough. The real ingredients are a little messy, so I gave Evie a set of spoons, a mixing bowl, cheerios and animal crackers so that she felt part of the cooking process. She mixed her ingredients whileRead more
My sister and I started making chex mix back when we lived together during college. We added our favorite snacks rather than just regular pretzels and peanuts. Since then, it has become my go-to snack recipe for long weekends. Opening weekend for hunting season made for the perfect time to make a big batch. IRead more
It’s my 5 year work anniversary! I’m lucky to work for a company that has pretty cool benefits, one of which is a month long sabbatical trip gifted every 5 years. Next spring, my family and I will be heading to beautiful Costa Rica! I took a lot of different factors into consideration when choosing a destinationRead more