This list of 10+ backyard gift ideas featuring toys and games for kids of all ages (and all budgets) is sure to thrill your recipient on his or her big day! When the temperature isn’t too drastically hot or cold, we live outside. Our kids are always happiest being outdoors (I swear that’s our cure-all for bad moods in this… Keep Reading
Slice of Life + Hadley’s Birthday: November 22nd, 2017
Hello hello! We’re busy putting one foot in front of the other around here as we navigate our last few weeks without Jamie. His family is in route today to join the girls and me for Thanksgiving, and then we’ll have just a few more weeks to tackle alone before our favorite guy comes home for good. Seem surreal, but… Keep Reading
Gift Guide for Those Who Love to Entertain with and Play Games
When I think back on holiday family gatherings in the past, I always remember the moments where everybody was united around a table or living room and laughing, usually because of some “dumb” game that someone (*ahem* usuuuuually me) suggested that ended up turning into absolute hilarity. I risk sounding like such a goober here, but games have the powerful… Keep Reading
Gift Guide for Preteens & Teens
Good news, folks. 🙂 Though this gift guide series is coming to a close this week (with the exception of a bonus in December), Christmas is still five full weeks away. If you haven’t given anything holiday-related a second thought, no worries. You have plenty of time! If you’re shopping for a middle or high schooler this year, I hope… Keep Reading
Stitch Fix #21: November 2017
*This post is not sponsored, and I pay for all of my own clothes myself. 🙂 Affiliate links are included within this post though, as well as a link to a free box to try at the bottom of this post. Enjoy! Well, well, well… hello Stitch Fix box, my dear old friend. It’s been a while since we’ve seen… Keep Reading
The Saturday Sit-Down #45: For the Love of Gourmet
Happy happy happy weekend to you all! Can you tell that I’m glad it’s here?! I’m sure many of you are on the road or in the air today as you embark on Thanksgiving travels. We’ve gone out of town every single Thanksgiving for our entire adult lives, so I’m pretty stinkin’ thrilled that we are staying put this year…. Keep Reading
Gift Guide for Elementary School-Aged Kids
Typically elementary-aged kiddos have zero problems coming up with a lengthy list of things they’d like for the holidays, but in case you’re looking to surprise a kid in your life with something a little bit unique that wasn’t on their list, I’ve got you covered. 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend! <3 Gift ideas for elementary kids Chill Sack Bean… Keep Reading
Happy 4th Birthday Hadley! (+ a Silly Q&A)
Happy happy Friday, friends! We are filled with excitement around here today because as of 2:03 a.m. we officially have a big four year old in our home. 🙂 Every year on her birthday I get teary-eyed at least once and am filled with so much emotion. It’s just so darn true that there’s no love that compares to that… Keep Reading







