Well, this post is LONG overdue. I thought it would be fun to share updates about both Harper and Lincoln in one post because I want to be more thoughtful about sharing these regularly. Harper is four months away from her fourth birthday and watching her imagination grow has been among my favorite things. When she plays with her toys she makes ...
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Quiet.
Can I just be honest for a moment? I'm just going to put this out there because silence is not my strong point. I don't recall if I've shared this before or not, but when I was three, my parents decided to escape communism for a better life for our family in Canada. (me, at three) We left the (former) Czechoslovakia where my parents were ...
Home Updates: Living + Dining Room
Happy Sunday! I haven't done a home-related update post in a while and I have SO much to share. We had our porch totally re-done this week. Our builder installed these really thin wrought iron porch and stair railings and I always felt they didn't go with the house and knew we would change them (our builder did not offer us any alternatives, ...
2017 Reader Survey Results + Wrap-Up
I'm still blown away by how many of you participated in my 2017 reader survey! Thank you for taking the time and for your feedback both positive and where I can improve. First off, I want to thank you for all of the kind comments. It means a lot to me that you relate to me, enjoy my content and trust me, so I was thrilled to get that feedback. I ...
Thank You + 2017 Reader Survey
I say this all the time, but I can't believe I've been blogging for 7 years (!!!) In those 7 years, many of you who were there from the start watched as our lives as newlyweds, homeowners and then, parents, unfolded. Your support and the connection I've had with so many of you over the years has been incredible and I'm so thankful for the ...
Our Christmas Cards with Minted + 12 Days of Giveaways!
We have ordered Christmas cards from Minted.com for a few years now and I absolutely love this year's card and can't wait to share it with you. Today I'm proud to be partnering with Minted to give away three $100 gift cards to Minted.com! You can enter by clicking here. This giveaway is a part of the 12 Days of Giveaways. Twelve bloggers, twelve ...
Weekend & Some Home Updates
Hi! I hope y'all had a great weekend! We had a busy week with my mom in town for Lincoln's birthday party and christening (posts on that to come soon!) The last week was full of changes--- Lincoln turned one, I incorporated dairy and soy back into my diet and I'm working on weaning from pumping (down to two sessions a day now). I have a lot ...
All About My Job: Working in Healthcare PR
If you've read my blog for a while, you know that I take great pride in my job. My job is more than just the place I work to get a paycheck. It's something I'm truly passionate about and fulfills me, and after reading this post, I think you'll see why! I've received a lot of emails over the years asking about my job, so I'm excited to share more ...