This summer, I have been slacking on the cooking rotation, otherwise known as menu planning. It’s hot, humid, and by the time I get through with work and such, I am usually trying to scramble things together to come up with a dinner menu that everyone will eat AND enjoy.  I’ll be the first to […]

I’ll just say it now… this mama can’t hang like she used to!!! Instead of all night shenanigans in celebration of my birthday, we might have called it a night around 11pm… sleep is WAY more important these days!! Friday afternoon, I clocked out early and treated myself to a mani/pedi… I was in full […]

It’s almost my birthday weekend… let the celebrating begin!!! Not going to lie, when plans are made and reservations are checked, I get WAY excited for birthday fun… yes, I am a big kid at heart and I love any excuse to get all dressed up and eat cake ;). I’ve got a ton of […]

It’s Christmas in July, otherwise known as the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale… like you didn’t already know, right???!? You have to be a Nordstrom cardholder to access the sale that STARTS TODAY, but for those of you who don’t use credit cards like me, they offer a debit card [similar to a Target Red Card] so you can […]

Pool days are in full rotation around our house these days… I’m pretty sure we won our own version of the lottery when we bought our house because it’s directly across from the neighborhood clubhouse and pool… jackpot for our water-loving babies!! I thought it would be fun to do a little show and tell […]

Looking to get the most bang for your buck?? It’s easier than you think… Today, I am here with my friends at Harper Trends to show you how to style one dress two ways, taking it from a casual day look into something a bit dressier for a date night out! First up, the casual […]

This July, I am celebrating my 33rd birthday… nope, no shame here, although I did have to ask my mom last week how old I was going to be. Sad, but true, am I losing it?!?!!? They say that happens when you are wise beyond your years… haha, JUST kidding. You’re never too old to […]

A long holiday weekend… ahhhh, just what we needed!! Can you believe summer is already half over?!?!?! Cue the waterworks for this warm loving woman… anyways, here is a little sneak peak back at the Independence Day weekend that made for three oh so fun days and nights.  Our friends Andrea and Ben throw a […]

You may have seen my Instagram post last week where I mentioned us having to move ahead with Carson’s big girl room after a few crib crawl-out instances… ummm yes, I totally wasn’t prepared for that, like AT ALL. Let’s just say we were trying to control the chaos of our beloved little lion cub […]

ONE || 4th of July Food  July 4th is inching closer and I have a feeling you’ve got some plans that involve grilling with friends, or picnicking with the family.. Today I’m hosting a little recipe swap with fellow lifestyle blogger Stephanie Spring. She’s got some tasty goodies worthy of any Independence Day celebration and this […]