finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Today’s post is in collaboration with Nugget Comfort – a brand we love and are thrilled to share about! If you’re looking for one of those gifts that will give back to your family all year long, look no further than The Big Orange Box Set from Nugget! Just for the holiday season Nugget is […]
It’s that time of year! If you’re on the lookout for great gift ideas for the whole family you’ve stopped by the right place. I’ve been gathering options for all ages – moms and dads included – and am excited to share the gems of the season! Some things we have and love, some things […]
Today’s post is in collaboration with Bellabu Bear – shop their holiday collection now! Sales are happening right now! This year’s Christmas photos just arrived and I’m absolutely smitten! Our dear photographer did a fabulous job coaxing five smiles SIMULTANEOUSLY and the matching pajamas from Bellabu Bear tied it all together. We’ve never done pajamas […]
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Today’s post is in collaboration with Smile Zemi … you’re going to love it! Needless to say, adding a fourth child to my homeschool crew has not been easy. Don’t get me wrong, I love having the kids at home and we do many subjects together. But managing the rotation of group learning, independent focus, […]
Audiobooks are one of the best parts of a road trip. Shared stories, then shared adventures. Sigh. Truly solid memories. So many of our cross country treks are marked by the books we listened to en route; it’s like they’re merged together in a beautiful, collaborative way. This summer we have two specific books on […]
This piece was written in collaboration with Nugget for review purposes. With that said, we have loved the Nugget brand for years and only recommend products we truly believe in. Long ago we fell in love with the Nugget. This play couch has been a source of fun, imagination, and comfort over the years for […]
Let’s collectively turn the calendar and officially welcome May! Spring is bursting, Mother’s Day is just two weeks away, then the end of school, and a long weekend … needless to say, this year is flying by. In hopes of lessening a bit of your load, I’ve gathered some favorites to share for Mother’s Day. […]
With Easter being in March this year it kind of snuck up on me! You too? I couldn’t be happier though! Easter is one of my favorite celebrations. I just joined the free Holy Week mail series from Hosanna Revival and it’s priming my heart in just the right way. Simultaneously I’m prepping sweet little […]
I have always loosely tracked the expenses for our Disney trips, but this last trip, in January 2024 I meticioulsy noted every purchase so I could outline how much a Disneyland trip actually costs these days. I hope you’ll find my data insightful as you plan and save for your own magical vacation to “The […]
There was a time in my life when Valentine’s Day was about getting fancy, and well, now it’s all about being cozy with a side of pampering. No high heels here! Bring on a quiet night, maybe cooking dinner together (this steak sandwich recipe is what I always request Dominic make!), and a thoughtful gift. […]