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I’ve been a Mother for 13 years, and it wasn’t until I became a mother that I realized all of the mushy gushy ways that Mothers feel about their children. It’s also when I realized that my mom knew absolutely everything I tried to get away with. The motherly instinct is real! As a kid, […]

Over the weekend, I threw a baby shower for Brooke, our longest-held employee who’s more like family than anything. It’s been years since I’ve attended a baby shower, and much to my excitement, this was the first shower I’ve ever personally thrown!–Couldn’t think of anybody else I’d rather throw my “first” shower for than Brooke. If you’re someone […]

I’ve said it before and will say it again–Easter is one of my favorite holidays! The nostalgia of waking up, seeing what the Easter bunny put in our baskets, and then running around the yard to hunt for eggs is unmatched. I think, as an adult, I’ve come to love this Holiday for its’ simplicity […]

When it comes to Valentine’s Day gifts, Chris and I keep it pretty simple. We look forward to the nice dinner reservation and meaningful gift exchange, but we mostly keep it simple and sprinkle some extra love towards the girls. Regardless, I look forward to Valentine’s Day because I find myself craving a little Holiday […]

Over the weekend, I went through my gift list for the girls, family, friends, and neighbors… (the list keeps going), and I made a new list of all the things I still need to get! Shipping times can be risky this late in the game, but I found a bunch of things that are likely […]

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