Has the countdown-to-summer started in your house yet? Our family LOVES summer and we always look forward to the long, leisurely days of swimming, reading, road-tripping, and spending time with friends. This year, I put together 1st Day of Summer (or – Last Day of School) Baskets for each of the girls to help kick […]
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2018
Father’s Day is June 17, 2018. Less than a month away! Here are my top ideas for practical gifts that he’ll use all year long. Many of the gift ideas are especially good picks for men who work hard for a living (or for fun!) – carpenters, farmers, mechanics, construction workers, house-flippers, investors, and more! That being said, you’ll also […]
Birthday Gift Guide for 6-Year-Old Girls
Six-year-olds are silly, sweet, and laugh-out-loud funny. They are creative and courageous, insightful and imaginative. If you have a 6-year-old girl in your life, I have some birthday gift ideas that will please most any personality. ACTIVE/PLAY SHOES I’ve been saying it for years. A good pair of shoes is a smart gift for any age! […]
Birthday Gift Guide for 9-Year-Old Girls
Age nine is really fun. Kids this age are on the cusp of growing up, but they’re still happy to play in the mud, do crazy cannonballs into the pool, and dress up for afternoons of make-believe. If you have a 9-year-old girl in your life, I have some birthday gift ideas that will please most […]
Homeschool Room Tour {2017-2018}
Our homeschool room is off of our main living room. It consists of a dining table + chairs, one desk, a bookshelf, and a highly organized craft shelving unit with labeled bins. We didn’t have a designated homeschool room until our oldest daughter was in 2nd grade so I’m super grateful for the space now. […]
1st Birthday Gift Ideas
Our youngest turned one in late August. As a fourth child, the day passed without much pomp or fanfare. We didn’t have a party, but he was smothered in kisses, held in our arms, and spent part of the afternoon out in the backyard (his favorite place). Since we have had four toddlers, I thought […]
1st Birthday Photo Shoot – Tips & Tricks!
One-year-olds are adorable, aren’t they? With chubby cheeks, sparkling eyes, and winning smiles, they seem to be the perfect candidate for a photo shoot. Except that they are exceptionally wiggly and have a mind of their own. One-year-olds, charming as they are, refuse to smile on-demand and prefer to move, move, move. Another challenge is […]
Christmas Gift Guide 2017: Beauty & Wellness Stocking Stuffers
If you’ve read my Christmas Gift Guides for the past decade, you know that I do my best to stay away from frivolous + cheaply made trinkets for stockings. Instead, I search for everyday items that are practical and sure to be used year-round. I especially keep my eyes out for new, creative, or interesting […]
