One of the reasons we purchased our current home in addition to its other features was because it has a covered patio and an 1100 sq. ft. backyard. Though our plans to put a pool in didn't come to fruition, we still wanted to create a space our family could enjoy. We have a lot of friends and acquaintances with artificial turf installed in their ...
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Merry Christmas!
Wishing you and your family a safe & happy Christmas! Thank you for all of your support this year, and every year! It means so much to feel so connected to this community and I appreciate you more than words can say, especially during a year that has been so challenging for so many. We took some Christmas PJ photos this year and thought I'd ...
How to Make the Most Spectacular Art Nook for Your Kids
Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post! My kids are obsessed with art. They love to create - from drawing and coloring to building things out of boxes - they have a new project every weekend. I was super crafty as a child and teen (and still consider myself crafty, but without the time to pursue all I want to make!) so it brings me so much ...
Gift Guide for Your Dog
Getting a puppy was one of the highlights of our year and like any family member, he will definitely be getting a few surprises under the tree! Here are some ideas for your dog or puppy for the holidays - from toys to clothes to bowties and beds (and don't forget your dog's favorite treats, too!) dog pajamas | starbarks coffee toy | champagne ...
All About Our Puppy Teddy + New Puppy Supply List
Teddy has been such a wonderful addition to our family and I'm so excited to write this post sharing the story of how we came to the decision to get a puppy. Our kids have been begging for a puppy for a couple of years now, but we weren't ready. With our busy lives, work commutes and the kid's activities, we just didn't feel we'd be home enough ...
Back to School Styles for Kids
Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post! 2020 without a doubt will bring a school year full of unknowns. Some parents will be navigating distance/virtual learning while others will be adjusting to kids at school wearing masks and distancing in the classroom. Needless to say, with all this change, I've tried to focus on keeping up with ...
The Silver Linings
I’m a worrier by nature and have been since I can remember. A global pandemic felt like something I was always prepared for as a “worst case scenario” thinker. Despite my perceived level of mental preparedness, I truthfully never imagined that we’d be home for so long, with no end in sight. The uncertainty of it really triggers me sometimes and I ...
Our Weekday Routine: Work From Home Edition
Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post! We have been at home since March 14, with both Kevin and I working remotely and the kids being out of school. Needless to say, this has changed our day-to-day routines quite significantly and I've been wanting to share what our new normal looks like now that we've settled into this new reality. I've ...
How to Stay (Somewhat) Sane While Social Distancing + Working from Home
Social distancing is absolutely the right thing to do - but that doesn't mean it's easy. I'm an extrovert and thrive on interacting with others and routine, so being home 24/7 is challenging in some ways. However, we're trying to make the best of it. This post is geared towards parents who work full-time outside of the home and are now faced with ...
More Kids Activities While Social Distancing & In Quarantine
Last week was our kids' Spring break, so while we were at home 24/7, we didn't really have structure in our days because we wanted them to have fun. Now that Kevin and I are both working full time from home, we need to find ways to keep our kids engaged and entertained, while also having scheduled chunks of their day devoted to the ...
