[ “dear daughter” notebook available in my shop ] Here’s a little lesson I recently learned that I plan to relay to my daughter one day. No, it’s not really about nudity. Let me explain… I was doing my morning devotion today (from the amazing ladies of Illustrated Faith) and it completely opened my eyes to…
Thankfully, I can count on one hand the number of times I have called or been in the presence of someone who has called 911. Actually, I think it was one time. And thank God for that. But as my children have grown, safety and what to do in times of emergency has been in…
I am so excited to share my latest project and the newest addition to my Nuts & Bolts Paper Co. line! For a while now, I’ve been working on a School Years Memory Book that would be the perfect keepsake for both parents and kids. Because I (like many moms, I’m sure) am always wondering…
At the beginning of the summer, I sought out to overhaul our patio a bit and make it more of a livable space. Over the years, the Mr. and I have had lots of talks about extending our living area by creating outdoor spaces to hang out. We love the idea of a smaller house…
This is one of those easy DIYs that is totally worth the time and effort. I know, I know. Right now you’re all “shut up with your annoying Pinterest-inspired chore chart that you claim is a lifesaver.” Ok, I get it. I’m annoying. But I swear I’m just like you. I’ve barely rolled out of…
Our first big trip out of the country has ended, and boy was it amazing. Being away from your young kids that long is so refreshing and rejuvenating and so needed every now and then. Of course I missed them, but I also took a nap every day and that.was.epic. If you haven’t heard me…
// What I Wore posts exist solely to inspire you to look into your closet and mix it up a bit. When I feel good about the way I look, I’m happier and more productive, and I want you to feel the same! You don’t have to shop frequently, just play around with what you have and learn…
Hard to believe, but another year gone and another birthday party over with. Last year, we celebrated my two boys with a joint birthday party (since both boys’ birthdays are in June) that was pirate themed. This year, we had another joint party but this time we went with a superhero theme. I have so…
This weekend we had quite the raging party. It was superhero-palooza as we celebrated birthdays for my now four and two year old boys (insert ugly cry here). [ Invite: Nuts & Bolts Paper Co ] In the midst of party decor and food planning, I got the idea to create some popcorn cones that tied…
You may have heard me complain a time or two about the color of our house. The outside is painted the blandest beige I’ve ever seen. And the trim is another shade of beige (yay). It’s just middle-of-the-road and boring. Even our front door was beige, which left the outside looking so flat and one…
