We live in a little 1,050 sq ft house that was built in 1929, and we love it with our whole hearts. But let me tell you, in the last four years as we've added two kids to our family, there are moments when it feels so small…
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To take the kids? Or not to take the kids? That is always the question, right? T.J. and I went back and forth so many times on whether or not we should take the girls to Hawaii with us, but as you can see, we ultimately landed on bringing them along!
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My Mom turned 60 this week and as a surprise for her birthday, I gave her patio a little makeover with help from Tuesday Morning.
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Not long after Sunny was born and my life felt crazy for a variety of reasons, I was looking for ways to simplify my life even more. I just needed to make fewer "in the moment" decisions every day because my brain and heart were at full capacity! One of the ways I did that was by ordering my groceries online…
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You can download the kid's Nature Scavenger Hunt freebie HERE. Print it out and go for a walk with your kids! You can either aim to collect all of these things, or simply see them in nature and point them out.
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Hands down, one of my favorite ways to slow down and connect with the people I love is around the table. Food brings people together in ways that almost nothing else can. But, if you're one of those people who thinks "Ahhh hosting is the worst, I'd have to cook a bunch of food!" I'm here to tell you that's just not the case. There's this magical little secret, my friends, and it's called a charcuterie board. You literally don't have to cook anything. Can I get an amen?!
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Yup. You read that right. I am in the process of throwing away all of my makeup. Item by item I'm tossing into the trash and here's why -- I am finally making the switch to clean. But let me back up a little bit first...
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It’s no secret that I love going thrift shopping! Over the years, I’ve gotten amazing vintage lamps, chairs, dishes, linens, leather pouffs, wicker plant stands, patio furniture, shelves, buffets, hutches, Christmas decorations, art, kid’s toys, clothing and more.
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Baked oatmeal has been one of my favorite breakfasts ever since I was a little kid. It’s warm, comforting and filling! If you’ve never tried it, this is a great recipe to start with.
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About six months ago, I decided to stop taking my phone upstairs with me after dinner while I do baths and bedtime. In doing so, I was able to start new rhythms for myself during this time. They're super simple, and things you might already be thinking, "I should do that more often!"
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I have rounded up my current 16 bath and beauty product favorites for you, because I know that when it comes to trying something new recommendations can go a long way!
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This winter bowl is warm, comforting, filling and such a great combination of flavors and textures — yams, kale, wild rice, apples, walnuts and goat cheese topped with a creamy balsamic dressing!
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Our sweet June spend the second half of last year talking about this "mermaid birthday party" she was going to have for her 4th birthday. She told everyone she could and never wavered on wanting another theme. At one point, she did ask me to add "confetti, gems and dancing" to the theme list…
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I have a very vivid first memory. It’s of G.I. Joe with tan pants and a black and red shirt falling from three stories, hitting the ground and exploding into pieces. That’s it.
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Happy Birthday June Bug! Highlights include: June blowing out her candles and being “interviewed” after doing gymnastics!
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Brooke and I feel like we are re-learning how to work since we now work from home while watching the kids. Lately, we've been having to remind other when one of us has a good work day, both of us have a good work day.
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There is something inside of us that wants to be free. It's what makes us scream and laugh while we barrel down the tracks of a roller coaster, or stick our arm out of the car window during the first hot days of summer.
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