Dear Luke Dawson, You are 7 today! I can hardly believe it. I remember the day you were born like it was yesterday, when you came fast and furious into this world. I want you to know how very proud of you Daddy and I are. You are different than any kid I've ever known and I just know you are ...
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Upcycled Gift Wrapping Ideas
Save money, resources, and create beautiful and uniquely wrapped gifts with these upcycled gift wrapping ideas! One thing you should know about me: I really love wrapping gifts. I love the process of making the finished product look beautiful and lovely for the person receiving it. I feel like ...
All of your Favorites on Sale!
Are you a Black Friday shopper? I like to shop from the comfort of my own couch. Lines? No thanks. Crowds? Not for me. If you're like me and would rather do your shopping online, here are some great deals I found on my favorite things that start TODAY or tomorrow!! These are all brands or ...
How to Keep Apples from Turning Brown (The BEST way)
If you want to send apple slices in your kids' lunches or keep them overnight, you need to know how to keep apples from turning brown! Let me show you the best way! I post my kids' school lunches on my Instagram stories a lot. Whenever I send apple slices, I always get at least one private ...
September Favorites
September is the month my first child was born (a decade ago!), so it has a special place in my heart. I feel like I JUST ripped off August on my wall calendar, and here I am ripping off September. I usually get into a fall mindset in September, but technically it's still summer until the end of ...
To Meghan on Her 10th Birthday
It doesn't seem possible, but today I am the mom of a ten year old. Ten! I've been mom for a decade to this sweet, loving, smart, funny, and talented girl. Today's post is for her, telling her all the things I want her to know on her 10th birthday. My Dear Meghan Jane, Last night ...
August Favorites
Well, just like that, August is GONE! Who's ready for fall? Yay or nay? I'm always ready for the coziness fall brings, but I also hang on to these late summer days. Summer will always have my heart. Shall we get to the August recap? *Please note that links to products are most likely affiliate ...
July Favorites
I don't want to start every 'Favorites' post with a declaration of the disbelief that another month has passed. It's so cliché. So tired. So overused. Yet. Every month I have the same thought. WHAT HAPPENED? Where did that month go?! And here we are again. July is over. August is ...
June Favorites
Aaaaand just like that, June is gone. Two more days and the calendar will say July. Slow down, summer break. Slow down. We've been busy and having fun, so I guess the old saying is true. Life Meghan had her dance recital in June. This year she did four different ballet classes (only two ...
May Favorites
Just like that, it's June. I knew this would happen. As soon as the calendar said MAY I felt it slipping away, whizzing by me in a blur of moments that I tried to pull out my iPhone to capture. I'm still spinning. Today I'm starting a new monthly series that will be a mash up of my coffee talk ...
Stitch Fix Spring 2018
I got my spring Stitch Fix box and thought I'd share with you all what I got! If you're new to Stitch Fix, it's an online styling service. You fill out a style profile and they pick out five clothing and/or accessory pieces for you based on your personal preferences, body type, etc. It's basically a ...
The View From 40
I always felt lucky having my birthday on March 16th. As if, somehow, being born so close to St. Patrick’s Day automatically attached a bit of luck to my life. I’m forty today, and I’m not sure if it’s luck, exactly, but I feel extreme gratitude for this life. The view from forty isn’t anything ...
