I decided very early on into motherhood that I would try my best to create Easter baskets that were full of things that my kids would actually enjoy and use. They didn’t have to be expensive items (although they can be), but more importantly they would be things of value and that wouldn’t just be tossed in the trash a few days or weeks later.
Read MoreEvery year, during the month of December, we surprise the kids with a Magical Polar Express Night. I started this little tradition years before Ryan was born and have continued it through the years. This has seriously become the most anticipated night of December! There’s just something that feels so magical about all things Polar Express, so what better than dedicating an entire evening to Polar Express Night?!
Read MoreOur advent calendar is full of unique family activities and has become a huge family favorite. I knew from the time I first became a mama that I wanted to create meaningful family traditions. I started doing this when Lila was a baby and it’s become something that everyone looks forward to so much! My experience inspired me to share these unique family advent calendars your kids and significant other will love!
Read Moremy holiday guide IS HERE and I couldn’t be more excited and so proud, too. This holiday guide is the culmination of months of hard work and is a true reflection of what the holidays mean to me and to our family.
So open it, read it, share it, shop it, and please let me know your thoughts.
Read MoreEverything about fall draws me in. The cool, crisp autumn air as the nights start to get dark earlier. The colors of the changing leaves. The smell of pumpkin spice EVERYTHING! I could go on and on. What excites me most about fall though is Halloween! I love an excuse to get dressed up in a costume, and the fact there’s an entire holiday devoted to just that is amazing. So, I am rounding up the best cheap family halloween costumes ideas that are affordable and inexpensive for kids, moms, and dads!
Read MoreSo why ski season style? Well….why not? We are in fact heading into winter and I’m pretty sure we all want to fashionably plunge into the season.
Read MoreI love cooking, but with a family of five, it's hard to plan dinners ALL week long. The kids are picky, no one likes the same thing, it seems like I'm always running to the store because I forgot something, OR I have a TON of leftover ingredients that I'm probably not going to use again! Ugh...it can be so frustrating!!!
Read MoreA few weekends ago, we participated in a family obstacle course! How did that come about? Well, I was browsing Instagram a few months ago, and an ad for Kids Obstacle Challenge showed up in my feed. The ad looked pretty cool, so I decided to check out their page. They INSTANTLY hooked me!!! I signed us all up (minus Ry cause it's 5 and up) before even discussing it with any of them. Maybe it's because subconsciously, I knew there would be whining before they'd agree. My life, per usual. (sigh)
Read MoreI thought I'd have a little fun with you and open up about myself. Read on for a few things you might be surprised to find out about me.
Read MoreSo, last year was our first ever Valentine's Day at home with the kiddos. Paul and I would usually go out, just the two of us, but, with restaurant reservations needing to be made months in advance, menu price increases, and it usually landing on a weekday, we decided ENOUGH! Why are we not sharing this holiday with our kids? I mean, it's the holiday devoted to love, right? And it's not like we don't have date nights.
Read More
