Just an hour ago, I was crying on my son’s bedroom floor. What caused the breakdown? Embarrassing as it is, just four little words. In fact, I’ve done a lot of crying over words lately… or really, the lack thereof. See, my youngest son hasn’t done much talking. At first, I wasn’t worried. His brother […]
DIY baby “taggie” tutorial
I’m becoming an aunt again (!!!), and the baby news has me very busy in the craft room. I recently spent some time making gifts for my soon-to-be nephew, including a “taggie.” Or, “lovey,” you might call it. You know, the little square of fabric with tags and crinkles inside? It was fun and easy, […]
New year, new word
The new year is always bittersweet. I hate leaving all the good memories behind, but I enjoy renewing my focus by selecting a word to represent each new year. In 2017, it was positivity. 2018, focus. This year, I really struggled to nail down my 2019 mantra. To help, I looked back on 2018 and […]
Entering a new decade… with (attempted) confidence
Today is my last day as a 29-year-old. Yikes. A few years back, I remember thinking that 30 wouldn’t scare me. It’s just a number, after all. But now that 30 is, you know, tomorrow… I’m having second thoughts. You see, I had pretty high expectations. By the time I hit the big 3-0, I […]
Our cozy family Thanksgiving
I’ve always loved Thanksgiving! It’s a great time to be with family, cook, and count blessings. And this year, Thanksgiving was a first for us – the first time we’ve spent it without our extended family. Admittedly, I was a bit sad there were only 4 of us spending the holiday together. But, we made […]
This Halloween, choose to be the royal you
We stood in line at the fabric counter, waiting to obtain a few yards of ribbon. My very talkative three-year-old sat in the cart, eating Skittles and telling me his “stories.” As we waited, I fielded comments from fellow customers (“He sure has a lot to say.” “How old is he?” “Does he always talk […]
{Giveaway} Organize your life with the Inspired Year Planner
Disclaimer: We received this product in exchange for a review. But, it is indeed the bee’s knees. I love a good planner. Like many others, my life is chaotic and busy. So, I need something to keep me organized. For that reason, I’m so thankful I found the Inspired Year planner from One Love Paper […]
3 home decor trends that are making their comeback
Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. When it comes to home decor, everything runs in cycles. For years, a particular way of decorating your home is seen as the “in” thing to do. Then soon enough, it goes out of fashion as new things shine. But every now and then, the cycle repeats and […]
A working mom’s tale of missing out
Immediately after returning home from a business trip, I remembered my son doctor’s appointment the next morning. I checked the calendar to discover there was just no way I could make it happen. Not with meetings every hour, on the hour. I reschedule the appointment, and must now wait 6 weeks until the next availability. […]
3 easy ways to create a cozy autumn ambiance in your home
Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. Fall is almost here. In fact, it’s this week! If you’re like me, it’s your favorite time of year… Pumpkins, candles, sweaters, leaves. Aaaaahhhh. To really make the most of it, it’s essential to bring the season into all areas of your life. After all, your mood, your […]