Like many others when the pandemic hit, we were desperate to find a way to spend the summer with our family, while being safe at the same time. Growing up, I was always outdoors in the summer between fishing, camping, and boating, and I had always dreamt of doing the same with my little family.… Read More Pop-Up Camper Makeover Part 1
It’s hard to comprehend, but the twins turned three recently! They’ve been really into Paw Patrol lately so we decided on a Paw Patrol theme, with their favorite characters, Chase and Skye, being the focus. This party theme ended up being very easy to execute and very budget friendly. We used a “Let’s Pawty” balloon… Read More A Paw Patrol Third Birthday
The average daily temperatures here are barely cracking 40 degrees but all I can think about is summer. I can’t wait until we can spend our days outside in the sunshine. That vitamin D makes for such happier parents and kiddos but it seems like it’s taking forever to get here. The stores are stocked… Read More Coordinating Swimsuits for Boy/Girl Twins
“And as for my girl, I’ll raise her to think she breathes fire.” As any parent knows, when you have a child you get a shit ton of “advice” and then everyone judges you against their own protocols to see how you stack up. I feel like there’s always a message nowadays of “humble and… Read More International Women’s Day 2019
I have been dreaming about switching the twins to toddler beds for what seems like forever. I think I likely started dreaming about it when we picked out our cribs and they were still in utero. But, when it came time to actually make the switch, I was TERRIFIED. The thought of them being able… Read More Making the Switch to Toddler Beds
Anyone who’s been through it, know that house hunting can be daunting. When we were searching, we looked at so many houses that I lost count. Every one of them right off the bat was a resounding “no.” We didn’t even find one any that were a contender for well over a year (sorry to… Read More Old Floors
Last year, when Christmas came, the twins were just barely over a month old, so they slept through 90% of it and I feel like I barely remember it because we were so sleep deprived. This year, it was so much fun to see them so interested in their presents and mostly the wrapping paper and bows.… Read More A Holiday Recap in Photos
A year ago I sat in a new doctor’s office with a new outlook, a new drive, and new goals, waiting to get bloodwork drawn to start a new journey. Eleven months ago, I sat in a doctor’s office waiting to get bloodwork results, hoping to find a reason for my heartbreak. Three heartbreaks, to be exact.… Read More One Year Later
When I decided I wanted to try and get silver/gray hair, I googled and googled and really didn’t find much on how to care for my hair after I achieved the color I wanted, i.e. what to wash with, what NOT to wash with, what to style with, etc. Of course, you can find oodles… Read More Essentials for Silver Hair Care
I don’t know about everyone else but my favorite part of any wedding I attend as a guest is generally cocktail hour, and the delicious little appetizers that are included with it. So, when we attended a wedding at a largely popular local venue recently I was BEYOND excited to see what the menu was… Read More Quick Refrigerator Pickled Red Onions
