It’s finally cold after a few days in the 80s and I am here for it. We did family Christmas photos last weekend, and marshmallows were the MVP keeping the kids happy between shots. I can’t wait to see how they come out. This week’s post is mostly ramblings about food – enjoy! (and make…
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Most Used Items With Second Baby
If you’re having your second kid, you know how it goes: you typically just need diapers, wipes, and maybe clothes if you’re having a boy and your first was a girl (or vice versa). When I was pregnant with my second, I scoured lists about what you really need for your second kid. Turns out,…
Silver Linings | Nov 3
Happy Friday! I so enjoyed writing last week’s silver linings that I’m back again another week. Can you believe it’s November? Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, so I’m looking forward to this month greatly. I could eat stuffing for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I use this Pioneer Woman stuffing recipe year after year and we…
DIY Flounder Costume (Sew + No Sew Option)
This Halloween, four hours before a costume party, I decided that I was going to sew my first ever costume. What on earth gave me the idea that I could do this when I have never in my life sewn a costume? Who knows. My kids were Ariel and Sebastian, and my daughter proclaimed I…
Silver Linings | Oct 27
One of my favorite things to read (and write) are lists of people’s favorite things. A good recipe they tried, an Amazon find they can’t live without, things like that. It’s kind of like the good parts of a week — the silver linings, so to speak. With that, grab a cup of coffee and…
10 Toddler Class Valentine Gift Ideas You Can Order From Amazon
I’ll be completely honest here – I’m still learning how to navigate the daycare mom life. Last year, I totally did not know it was a thing to take cupcakes to your kid’s class on their birthday. Sorry, Maddie. I’d like to think I’ve gotten better since then – I contributed plastic eggs for the…