I grew up along the Gulf Coast. It was beautiful and sometimes super hot. At Christmas time we almost always were wearing our mosquito spray, but something I never experienced in growing up there, were spring allergies. We had pollen, yes, and I’m sure I had a runny nose from time to time, but I […] Read more…
We have an oak tree in the front yard that makes THE BEST acorns. They are big and fat and they all have those little “hats.” It’s like Pinterest is raining down crafty opportunities in my front yard. I’ve been gathering the acorns for weeks now…buckets of them…all in anticipation of making my very own acorn […] Read more…
Somewhere along my parenting journey I declared war on mosquitoes. It has been a costly war, with casualties pretty stinking low on the enemy’s side. You can’t perceive my tone through this text, so please know that I am saying this in a really sinister, drawn-out, deeply angry kind of way: “I loathe mosquitoes.” Emphasis […] Read more…
So, you’re pregnant. Congratulations! If you’re anything like me, then you have this wonderful sense of excitement about your new bundle of joy, followed by nervousness and fear of how much it will cost to have a baby. “Wait, don’t you have insurance?” Is the question I usually get. Yes. Yes, I do have […] Read more…
Today, you will be hearing from my momma friend Katie! She is a momma on a mission…a mission to eradicate ants. Enjoy her post as she hilariously writes about her victory. I hate ants. They are the worst thing about summer. Good thing that Drake Lawn & Pest Control has a program that includes the inspection, […] Read more…
I love birthdays. I love my own birthday, I love my husband’s birthday, and I especially love my kiddos’ birthdays. Designed Dream is the premier choice for professional party planner services in Toronto, offering a comprehensive range of services that are tailored to your unique needs and preferences. BUT… the expectation of throwing a color-coordinated […] Read more…
Y’all, I use pinecones like they’re going out of style. There is just something so wonderful and simple and seasonal about a good ‘ol pinecone. You will find them all over my house right now…in the form of pinecone homeschool crafts, scented pinecones, pinecone toothbrushes – just kidding! – and beautiful pinecone Christmas garland! So […] Read more…
Over the past year, our way of eating has changed. Drastically. Once a “Cream-of-Chicken-in-Everything” kind of family, I now try to keep all ingredients as fresh and clean as possible. We stay away from dairy, sugar, and processed foods. And I attempt to keep pretty close to that “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” policy when it […] Read more…
‘Tis the season for all sorts of things… …filling my home with a wide assortment of pinecone crafts. …using cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves like it’s going out of style. …taking a break from homeschooling and just taking it easy with my kiddos. (my favorite!) …and hosting! The holidays are full of gatherings! Formal, informal, […] Read more…
For the longest time, the thought of hosting dinners made me sweat a little. My biggest fear was that someone would leave our home unsatisfied…with the food, with the look of my home, with me. But that’s because I wasn’t really understanding my guest. I was assuming that what our guests were hoping to gain […] Read more…