Over the last year my skin and hair have had a pretty dramatic transformation. I knew that my hair was in rough shape (hello, four babies, nursing, and then terribly low iron levels that caused a ton of hair loss) but I would have said I was extremely happy with my skin. A year ago I switched my skincare routine to Arbonne’s DermResults Advance skincare line, plus a few additional products like C Serum and DermResults Advance Night Cream. I … Read More
What’s Saving My Life
Hi, friends! Coming at you today with a little round-up of the products that are “saving my life.” I use that in air quotes because, honestly, the only sustaining thing in my life is Jesus. But on a day to day basis, these products really are my go-to items and make life so much easier and better. First, I will say that I’m making every effort to shop LESS on Amazon this year. Not that I have a huge opposition … Read More
Slow Cooker Lasagna
Hi, friends! I’m so happy to be back in this space. It’s been *a while* and I’ve missed the creative outlet this space provides. Over the next few months I’ll be sharing some of the recipes I developed a couple years back for the Easy Weeknight Meals E-Book. Many of you purchased it back when it launched and now I’m excited to share the recipes in case you never got your hands on it. Slow Cooker Lasagna is one of … Read More
I’m back!
Hi friends. I’ve missed this space. What turned into a blog refresh and back end update turned into an extended time away as I was locked out of my own site. Honestly, during this time I also contemplated if it was worth continuing on with the blog. It used to be such a priority for me and then over time became, well, less and less of a priority as other things and life took precedence. However, I’ve always loved blogging. … Read More
Best Easy Cookie Cake
If you’ve been looking for a non-cake idea for special occasions, birthdays, or just a special after school treat, this is the recipe you need. This easy cookie cake is hands down my favorite way to make any day special and it’s a fun gift to friends or family celebrating their own special days. It makes two cookie cakes – which is perfect because these cookie cakes don’t last long in our house! Best Easy Cookie CakeMakes TWO 9-inch round … Read More
Birthday Gifts for Two Year Olds
Hi Friends! Can you even believe that my little Hollace is TWO?! I had such a hard time last night accepting that I no longer have a baby under my roof. He is officially a “big boy,” but let’s be real, he is always going to be the baby in our family. 🙂 With him being the youngest, the gifts we got him are very much focused on toys that both he AND our bigger kids will enjoy. Knowing we … Read More
What I’ve Bought on Amazon Lately…
I always love to take a real life peek into what people share when they share what they have actually purchased on Amazon lately. Here is my list! Flowing Amazon Dress I’m not typically a shopper on Amazon for clothes but I got sucked in with this dress. It’s feminine, floral, flowing and such an easy dress to wear. Fits true to size. Rainbow Climbing RopeWe are trying to refresh the swing set that we inherited with the house when … Read More
Our Family Wall Organization System
I am (ahem) not the most organized person in all areas of my life. I’m what I would like to call “selectively organized” where I can be organized in one area but struggle with organization in other areas. Usually paperwork and things related to the home/kids/school/etc. tend to struggle. As we have moved back into the upstairs of our home after our renovation is that it’s MUCH easier to stay organized if you put a good system in place to … Read More
Shows We’ve Loved + Shows You’ve Recommended
I put a call out to social media asking for recommendations on shows that you all have loved and would recommend. While Joe and I don’t watch a lot of television, we do really enjoy winding down at the end of the day with an episode of a good show we both enjoy. The only problem? My capacity for taking in anything too dark/evil/heavy has severely diminished in the last few years. Some of the shows I’ve even had the … Read More
A Tale of Two Bundts // Strawberry Covered Chocolate Bundt Cake and Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bundt Cake
It feels like a lifetime ago, but once upon a time I spent my days working in the Betty Crocker Test Kitchens developing recipes every day. It was one of the most enjoyable jobs I have ever had! I still remember the awe I felt when I first walked into the kitchens and saw my very own kitchen that I would work in each day. To spend most of my days developing recipes, thinking creatively and working with food was … Read More
Fave Activewear Purchases Lately
With having a nonstop rotation of sick kids lately, I feel like I’ve been wearing more activewear than ever before. I’ve added a few new items to my regular rotation, and as I’ve shared before, I’m pretty picky about the fit and quality of the items I buy. I hope you love them as much as I do! YPB JoggersI am new to trying Abercrombie Activewear but so far I’ve been impressed with what I’ve tried. These joggers have a … Read More
Home Renovation :: Kitchen Mood Board
We are well into our home renovation now (yay!) and I am so excited about seeing it all come together. You can view our Master Bathroom Inspiration Board and Kids Bath Inspiration Boards for previous posts on our renovation. And now we are moving on to the kitchen! Since we are using the existing cabinets, I felt a bit limited in terms of what colors I could do with the cabinets. We opted for a creamy white to add brightness … Read More