Welcoming Spring With Crafts + Treats

“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Post Pebbles, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #PostWalgreens http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” Since beginning our homeschool journey in January we’ve completed three units – ocean life, a short Valentine’s celebration and fire safety. Well, I should also say that […]

Style File | Brave Sunday

 FAMILY PHOTO DAY … top, Cynthia Rowley, TJ Maxx | skinnies, American Eagle | flats, Target | necklace + earrings, c/o Brave Sunday | watch, Fossil Outlet | sunglasses, TOMS Call me corny, but what better day of the week to share my new favorite shop … BRAVE SUNDAY! Last week, while our extended family […]

The Eco Friendly Home – Tips + Tricks to Save Energy

Thank you to Direct Energy for sponsoring today’s post, and encouraging me to share tips for a smarter home! #DEsmarthome Oh, home ownership.  It’s been a real trip … the non drug variety, something we looked forward to for YEARS and saved for for many more years. And now we’ve hit the one year mark. […]

So Many Things

It’s been such a long time since I’ve word dumped a big ol’ life update. So, here goes … Life is so full right now. So full and so beautiful. Jemma and Max are awesome – like, I really enjoy just being with them. Which, yes, means there have been seasons where I have not […]

Introducing … Heart of Gold Princess

Today is the last day to enter the Little Hip Squeaks giveaway! As long as I can remember, my mama has been a sew-er. Not really a seamstress, but a brilliant gal who can follow a pattern and is always ready to give something a try. Over the years she has made baby bedding for […]

Montessori At Home | Cleaning the Table + A GIVEAWAY

Jemma is increasingly becoming a little mama. She is so eager to mimic what I do and thus, spends much of her day straightening and cleaning alongside me. For a three year old she is amazingly proficient. She watches closely and tries very hard. Many chores, she is fully able to complete on her own. […]

The Twelve

  A few years ago a friend and I had a long, thoughtful conversation about maintaining relationships. Well, more so, about how difficult it is to maintain relationships; especially once you’re married and have children. I couldn’t have agreed more. Once family life infiltrates daily happenings friends can easily be swept under the rug with […]

GUEST POST /// Thrifting Tips From a Master

Emma from Your Fonder Heart has been a long favorite blogger of mine! She’s such a genuine spirit and is full of amazing stories about wellness, birth and one of my favorite topics, thrifting. Today she’s stopping by to share her tips and tricks for thrifting success … please help me welcome Emma! I am […]

Mini Style File | Because It’s Purple + A GIVEAWAY

Some of our extended family is in town from the land of Texas this week and we’re adventuring to the max! We’ve bounced between a few cities and Wednesday landed us in Seattle – specifically, Pike’s Place Market, the original Starbucks, Molly Moon’s Ice Cream, Seattle Children’s Museum and finally, Blue Moon Burgers. All highly […]

Homeschool Room Reveal + A GIVEAWAY

Would you look at this? The school room reveal I’ve been alluding too! Ever since we decided to begin homeschool preschool in January I’ve been eager to have a designated place for our craft and workbook time. We flip flopped our former upstairs office and downstairs play room and now, the traditional bonus/media room is […]

To the Beach

Dreaming of a day at the beach … aqua marine swimsuit, c/o Leonisa | Kitty sunnies, TOMS | summer straw hat, J. Crew | Stop Drop & Tie Dress, Shop Riff Raff | The Testing | tote, Everything But Water | Badger Sunscreen | Luna flip flops, Havaianas A dear friend of mine is currently […]