With summer break fast approaching, I’m always looking for activities that will keep the kids occupied, entertained and off their devices. You, too? One of our go-to boredom buster activities is pulling up a guided drawing art less from Art For Kids Hub. I feel like… Continue Reading…How to keep the kids (of all ages!) occupied this summer
The summer issue of The Magnolia Journal is hot off the press with our darling Joanna gracing the cover. Isn’t she just the prettiest? I think all of America wants to be her best friend (my hand is raised, too). We are pretty excited over here… Continue Reading…Extra! Extra! Read all about it! We’re in Magnolia Journal
There is something so lovely about spring. The flowers, fresh leaves, sunnier skies. It also ushers in this unexplainable desire to clean. They say there are two types of people: the organized type and the clean type. I fall deeply and fully into the organized camp.… Continue Reading…Get a FRESH start this spring with a free Caldrea gift set
Audrey’s sweet dormer window reading nook would not be nearly as sweet if it were not for the adorable illustrated children’s books on display. For as long as I can remember I have loved picture books. As a child I would study the illustrations of my… Continue Reading…48 must-have children’s books to add to your collection
Last week was our Spring Break. The first half of the week was spent at home; the second half was enjoyed at the most charming town on the Washington Coast called Seabrook. We spent last year’s spring break in this cute town (read about that… Continue Reading…One place you should visit: the most darling PNW beach town
One year ago (almost to the day) I posted about the iPhone case that changed my life. The phrase ‘changed my life’ sounds a little intense for something as insignificant as a phone case, and it probably is. But I’m happy to report that using a… Continue Reading…A new iphone wallet case and why I’ll never go back
It seems I’ve been on a book-buying spree lately. These five were just delivered within the past two weeks and I can’t wait to crack each one open and pore over the pages. These books are not my typical choices. I almost always read novels, and… Continue Reading…Book Crush: 5 Books I just purchased and can’t wait to read
As I mentioned earlier this week, my friend and I ‘popped’ into IKEA last Saturday to grab a few things. It happened to be the grand opening weekend of the brand new massive store and it was literally busier than Disneyland. So many people. On… Continue Reading…The six things I bought at IKEA (and one thing I wish I bought)
Hang out for long with me and you’ll find I have a deep affection for fresh greenery. Ferns, trees, herbs, little plants whose names I don’t know – I’m in to all of them. I would even venture to say a room is not complete without… Continue Reading…The best indoor plants to bring green into your home
From time to time I am asked where I get inspiration from. Well, nature, is always and forever first. Second is some weird mix of imagination/creative ability that comes out either when I’m a. in a crunch for time or b. when I’m laying in bed or… Continue Reading…5 instagram accounts that have me super inspired
The kids are back at school today which is slightly bittersweet. Of course we love them being home and celebrating the holidays together. We love the sleeping in and lazy days, the game playing and game watching. But you know what having four kids at… Continue Reading…get a CLEAN start with a free Mrs. Meyers gift set
We just have a few days until Christmas! How are you feeling? Are you ready? Stressed out? Savoring the music and trees and twinkling lights? Perhaps you’re like me and are still finishing up the gift-buying. No shame here. We have become almost 100% online shoppers… Continue Reading…18 last-minute gift ideas
We are music people. Ryan, especially, but me and the kids, too. If we’re home, its very likely that there will be music on in the house. When we moved in to our new house, there were a few weeks where we had no idea… Continue Reading…My soundtrack for the Christmas season
Happy December 1st! It was so nice to have a few days between Thanksgiving and December … sometimes it feels like they just melt into one another and this girl needs a few days to adjust! I’m still far, far from the wrapping gifts phase,… Continue Reading…Free Nutcracker Gift Tags
I have finally found a polish that lasts for more than three days! Gel has been around for forever and I’ve tried it many, many times. It has traditionally lasted longer than regular polish (like 7 days instead of two or three) but it still… Continue Reading…The Perfect Polish For Fall
