Halloween felt short and sweet and overall successful. We braved the brutal temps, watched the big girls run around with glee, and then all collapsed in bed at the end of the day. We made some really happy memories to tuck away and always remember, which makes me joyful to think about. I often wonder if we’ll miss these days… Keep Reading
A Rainy but Mega Sweet Weekend
I can’t remember the last good rainy day we’ve had here in north Alabama, but this weekend we had two days in a row of glorious steady rain combined with comfortable, mild temperatures. Jamie and I really enjoy a good rainy weekend every now and then because we find that it slows us down and makes us want to stay… Keep Reading
RugsUSA Jute Rug Review
RugsUSA Jute Rug Review: In this post, I discuss how long we’ve had these jute rugs, why we purchased them, how they’ve held up, what kind of foot traffic they see, how we clean them, and what the general upkeep is. Links are included as well for easy shopping. Enjoy! Last summer I purchased an 8′ round jute rug from… Keep Reading
Reviewing New Products on the Market + Recommendations for You
One of the most fun, unexpected parts about running a lifestyle website and social channels is the opportunity to review Public Relations items. I believe the way this works is that entrepreneurs create a product and then hire PR firms or individuals to spread their product widely, hoping to get it into the hands of those who will increase sales… Keep Reading
Our Long Weekend in Indianapolis + How We Tackled Jillian’s First Road Trip
With Jillian hitting the three-month mark during the big girls’ Fall Break from school, we decided a few weeks ago that it would be the perfect time to get out of town and head just a few hours north to Indianapolis to see some of Jamie’s closest relatives. This would be our first road trip with three kids in tow…. Keep Reading
Slice of Life: October 14th, 2019
Hello hello! I hope this post finds you well this mid-October Monday. Our crew spent a long weekend in Indianapolis with Jamie’s extended family (he was born in Fishers, if you’re familiar with the area!) and had a wonderful time. Looking forward to sharing a few pictures on the blog hopefully tomorrow since it was Jillian’s first ever road trip… Keep Reading
September Moving Mayhem
Jamie and I have joked for months that we better have our popcorn popped and ready come September because there was going to be a show to watch with many of our closest family members. Ch-ch-ch-chaaaanges! My in-laws had their sights set on moving to our area from Austin, my parents (and grandmother) were embarking on selling their house in… Keep Reading
How to Play High Low Buffalo: A Conversation Starter with Your Children
How to Play High Low Buffalo: This family conversation starter is an easy way to encourage children and adults alike to open up about their day and what made them happy, sad, or interested. It’s low pressure and something you can do any time, anywhere! Our family has been playing a game called High Low Buffalo for a couple of… Keep Reading