When I first heard of the smocked sleeveless Nap Dress I didn’t understand its popularity. I kept seeing it on Instagram and in blog posts but wasn’t sold. Why would someone would buy multiples of the same clothing item? (Other…
Custom Varsity Letter Sweatshirt
I saw some really cute sweatshirts in a store recently, but I wasn’t interested in the $88 price tag for something that my preschooler will outgrow (or lose) quickly. So I grabbed $14 of supplies and a hairdryer, and made…
Beauty Empties Episode 1
Lately, I’ve been enjoying other bloggers’ posts about their favorite beauty products so I thought I’d share my own beauty empties! These are the latest products I finished up and my thoughts on each. Beauty Empties Episode 1 This week’s…
Traveling with a Car Seat: Tips & Tricks
Traveling with little ones is kind of daunting at first. But I promise once you get the hang of it you will want to go everywhere on your bucket list! A huge question in traveling with babies or toddlers is…
The Best Blackout Curtains for Kids’ Rooms
One of the main tips I got as a new mom was to make the baby’s bedroom as dark as possible for optimal sleep. Apparently having a dark room helps anyone sleep better because there are fewer distractions for your…
Best Kitchen Helper Stool for Toddlers
We have had this kitchen helper stool for nearly 3 years, and it’s one of the kid items I always recommend. Oftentimes people will ask me for a recommendation for a gift for “the kid who has everything” – and…
Best Washable Kitchen Rugs (That Are Affordable!)
Like many families, ours creates a lot of mess… like, a lot. I’ve learned since having kids not to get too attached to rugs in the house because who knows when the next major spill will come. Coffee, primarily, is…
Affordable Coastal Home Decor Updates
Coastal is by far my favorite home style. Anything blue and white, sign me up! Extra points if there’s a touch of beige or natural wood in there. (Think Cape Cod or Nantucket summers meets your living room.) I was…
Newborn Must Haves (for Second Baby)
When I had my first baby, I created the most detailed baby registry a mom has ever made. (Well, maybe not, but it was SUPER detailed!) I figured out how many bath towels I would need to make it through…
23 Simple Cleaning Hacks Your Mom Never Told You
I love a good hack. If it saves me 15 minutes (especially if it’s for a chore I hate), I’m in. I asked around for the best cleaning tips, and I’m sharing 23 easy cleaning hacks that you might not…
Stocking Stuffers for the Whole Family
This time of the Christmas season I head over to everyone’s favorite 2-day delivery website to get stocking stuffers. This year I’m also really thankful for Target’s drive up order system. At least one good thing came out of this…
Our Family Christmas Traditions
Back in 2016 I first wrote about our holiday traditions, and we have since updated some. In 2016 we were newlyweds (well, 2 years married if that still counts as newlyweds!), living in our current home (minus the massive renovation…
