Several months ago, Alexis and I started a little cheap tradition of buying flowers for our tables. At first we were sticking to pre-arranged bouquets, but then discovered the 3 for $12 bouquets at Publix. So we started mixing and matching and putting together our own arrangements. The best part is that for around the same price as an already done bouquet, I'm able to put together a vase for our breakfast and dining room...
I'm honestly not sure how I was able to read this many books in March, it was such a crazy, mixed-up month schedule-wise. I also decided to change up my genres a little bit. I've been on a detective kick lately, especially for Isaac Bell, but I've read all the ones at my library and had a few new titles waiting to be read on my Kindle. So without further ado, here are my brief...
I can't believe there's only a week left in March. It'll be summer before I know it, and I'm not quite ready for triple-digit heat or especially the humidity that come with it. Our Spring weather has been all over the place the last few weeks, as you'll see in the arrangement of Instagram photos I'm sharing today. I actually have lots of newer pieces to link to this go 'round. For sizing reference, I'm...
We love Mexican food. We eat some version of it at least once a week, whether we go out to our favorite restaurant or make tacos at home. Alexis has gotten to where she really likes enchiladas, so one night instead of tacos we decided to try our hand at home-made enchiladas. Our first try they came out way too spicy, and I ended up making Alexis something entirely different to eat, and I only...
Has your family fallen into the convenient but bad habit of not eating dinner together at the table? There are a lot of reasons why you should insist on family dinners. Statistics show that eating dinner together as a family leads to better academic performance, higher self-esteem, lowered risks of drug abuse, depression, eating disorders, and obesity. As a working mom with a husband who does shift work, I know that getting everyone together at the same time can...
Most days I take great pleasure in crafting a great outfit, but there's something to be said for those easy-to-throw-together outfits. You know the ones - your go to's for the days you're rushing to get out the door, when you have a million errands, or will be sitting around a picnic table with family. That's what this outfit is for me, and the best part? Each of the different pieces are so easily remixed...
Have you ever wanted to look business casual but completely disregarded what you'd actually be doing that day? Cue this outfit, specifically my wedge sandals that are not made for lots of walking, which is exactly what I did this day. I always like to look put together and semi-professional whenever I deliver magazines to businesses. I mean, my picture is in every issue after all. But as cute as this outfit turned out, I wish...
I've been on the hunt for a pair of red flats for what seems like ages now. I had a pair that I loved and wore to death a couple years ago. I love how red flats instantly brighten up an otherwise basic outfit and make subtle prints pop. They can make an outfit feel more polished and put together or even fancier without sacrificing comfort. I'd been watching a pair on Amazon for the...
With each new season comes expectations of change. Now that we've officially sprang forward and the weather is trending away from freezing temperatures, it's time to start thinking about things to do with the kiddos now that we've got more hours of daylight. I've rounded up some fun activities for kids of all ages. Visit a local park or playground. You can choose a new park/playground every weekend to keep things fresh. Go for a...
Easy weeknight meals are a must when you're a working mom, and the Instant Pot definitely makes things easier and faster. Growing up we ate a lot of Hamburger Helper. My mom was going back to school to finish her degree so my dad did a lot of the cooking. The cheeseburger macaroni was always a favorite, but I'll admit now that I'm older, Hamburger Helper really doesn't have the same appeal. That's why when...
I haven't done one of these in awhile. Truth be told, I don't need as much motivating these days. We had a busy weekend, so I didn't get around to pre-scheduling my posts for this week, but I didn't want to not post on Monday. I feel like if I skip Monday, the rest of the week kind of falls apart, at least for the blog. My work pace will be picking up this week in...
