My husband and I will be hosting our 2nd Ugly Christmas Sweater Party this year and I’m super excited about it! Last year I have to admit, we ended up going more cute than ugly. This year though? This year, we will be be going full on ugly. So ugly, that if we weren’t hosting, we would totally be the… View Post
We are in full Christmas mode at our house, which means starting some of our favorite Christmas traditions! Some of these traditions we’ve had in place since before our children were born, while others have developed over the years as my children have gotten older. If you are reading this, you are likely looking for ideas to make your own… View Post
If you have been following along for some time now, you know that we travel often. One of the questions I constantly get asked over social media, is how do we do it with the kids, specifically during bedtime. With all the holidays in full effect, I put together a few tips to help make sure your kids get the… View Post
This post is sponsored by Bona but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Preparing your home for a holiday party can be stressful! I know from previous years experience – no matter how big or small your home, you feel like your to-do list is never ending. Am I right?! Well, how would you feel if I… View Post
Thanksgiving will be here in a week!! Are you ready yet? This year our family has ordered fully cooked meals from a delivery service, so we’re covered with the food. Now its time to start thinking about the table setting. This year I wanted to create something that was simple, easy to put together and pretty to look at. Don’t get… View Post
There is just one more Friday until you get to experience the best deals of the season and officially get Christmas shopping started! I don’t know about you, but I find that as we get older, it gets a little harder to find the perfect gift for everyone. This year, it’s my sister that I had a hard time with. … View Post
Winter is coming, friends. While its true I look forward to the holiday season, I don’t look forward to all the sickness. My little ones have already been sick twice in the last month alone! It’s just a matter of time before I succumb to sickness myself, which is why I like to have the essentials on hand to help… View Post
The holidays are upon us and I’m excited for everything they bring… family time, great food and memories that will last a lifetime! One thing I’m not as excited about? All the preparation and labor that goes into making such a large meal. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy cooking. And if I’m being honest, I make one hell of… View Post
It’s not everyday that you get to photograph good friends, but when the opportunity arises, you do it! A good friend of mine moved away a few years ago. Since then, she has become a wife and a mother to two beautiful boys! We don’t get to see each other often anymore, but when we do, its like old times. … View Post
It’s been almost two years since I set up my daughter’s bedroom. While I have to admit, I still love her room, I think I should have put a little more thought into the details before I went all out. While its true my daughter’s favorite color is pink, I feel like her room is a bit overwhelming. I’m currently… View Post
In just three short weeks doorbells all over the US will be ringing with children on the opposite side of the door ready to give their best “trick-or-treat” chant in exchange for a handful of candy! I’ve never really invested too much into Halloween before, but over the last few years things have changed a bit. We now do our… View Post
With both my younger children now in school, mornings tend to get a little crazy around here. Between getting the kids ready, feeding them breakfast and making sure they have everything they need for the day (like school lunches), there isn’t much time for me to get drop off ready. Thankfully, as a stay-at-home mom, my everyday wardrobe is pretty… View Post
If your family is HUGE on Disney like ours, you know that Halloween is not a holiday to take lightly. It is after all, the most spooktacular time of year! I spend a great deal of time trying to think up creative family costume ideas throughout the year and keep notes on my phone. You see, finding family costumes for… View Post
My kids have officially been back in school for 3 weeks, collectively. It’s been quite an adjustment for my daughter, specifically, who went from attending school 2 days a week to 5. Overall, she has done so well despite the drastic change in schedule this year. Another big change this year for her is homework. This is a completely new… View Post
Here in California, our kids are already heading back to school. Some of us parents are teary eyed, wondering where all the time went, while the rest of us are doing our happy dance. Don’t get me wrong – I LOVE my children and we love to make the best of summer together. But this summer has been particularly rough… View Post