Little joys in life sometimes look like receiving your Stitch Fix box on a Friday when you weren’t expecting it until Saturday. 馃檪 I ripped open my 19th fix the very second I saw it and almost immediately loved everything inside.聽I didn’t have any specific wardrobe needs this time around, so I just asked my stylist to surprise me with… Keep Reading
The Saturday Sit-Down #12: And Then We Laughed
Happy Saturday everyone! I sound like a broken record by now, but I am really glad to introduce Karen to those who don’t already know her and follow her blog. Jamie always laughs when I call someone “a doll” because he said that that’s how he knows I really like someone. Well, I think Karen is a doll. 馃檪 She… Keep Reading
DeSpains Do Disney Part Three: Epcot & Memories
Thanks so much for your positive feedback regarding these Disney recap posts! I’m really glad that so many of you are finding them helpful in planning (or dreaming about planning!) your own Disney trip. If I can document our family memories and help others in the process, that’s a total win/win in my book. 馃檪 If you didn’t read about… Keep Reading
Disney World Part Two: Hollywood Studios & the Dining Plan
My friend Meg聽asked me a couple days ago if I was feeling down about being home from Disney, and my quick, easy answer was no! We had nonstop fun for three days, got our fill of Disney, and then happily came home. I love to go away, and I love to come home. Let’s get started with a park review!… Keep Reading
What’s Up Wednesday – March 2017
Happy Hump Day! This morning we’re waking up with a couple of visitors! My in-laws just made it into town from Austin, so we’re looking forward to spending the rest of the week and the weekend with them. My mother-in-law’s birthday was yesterday, and we’re excited to celebrate her day just a tad belated. I’ll be back with another fun… Keep Reading
DeSpains Do Disney World Part One: A Midnight Arrival
Somebody pinch me – I cannot believe I’m writing a post about vacationing at Disney World! I’m so beyond grateful for the few days聽away that we experienced as a family. Taking Hadley to Disney while she’s in this really innocent princess-loving stage was something I so deeply聽wanted to do. Because I like to keep things real around here, you should… Keep Reading
The Saturday Sit-Down #11: Lost in the Right Direction
Hello hello!聽I’m writing this a few days early since we’re on vacation this weekend. Many thanks to today’s blogger for being so on top of the game and getting me her interview responses and pictures in a snap! Readers, thank you so much for making this little series a part of your weekend routine and popping in to check out… Keep Reading
Five Tips for Maintaining Long-Distance Adults Friendships
My girlfriends are everything to me, and I cherish and protect several of my friendships like they’re precious stones. They really are! I heard Jen Hatmaker say once that her husband has no idea how much her girlfriends take off of his plate, and I burst out laughing because I totally agree! I vent to them about everything under the… Keep Reading