Hi Friends! Happy Monday! It’s a cold and chilly day here (-24 overnight!) but we are thankful to be warm and toasty inside. I’m so excited to share with you that our LOVE Sweatshirt Presale is now live and ready for orders. I shared a little bit on Instagram about the presale yesterday and I’ve already been blown away by the response from you amazing people. My not-so-secret goal? To raise $4,000 this month for Congenital Heart Defect research. As … Read More
Family Budgeting in 2021
Hi friends! Happy NEW YEAR! Today I’m talking about something that has become near and dear to my heart over the last half of 2020. It’s not the sexiest of topics, but it’s important. So, today let’s talk about budgeting. Most of us probably have some goals for the year ahead, and I would guess that at least a few of those goals revolve around finances. Am I right? Over the last couple years I felt convicted to button up … Read More
Top Old Navy Active Picks
For years I’ve been a fan of Old Navy Active’s clothing for working out. I’ve worn their run shorts since I was in high school (?!) and continue to love some of their basics for everyday workout gear. While I’ll be the first to say that not ALL of their clothing is a home run, there are some real gems to be found at Old Navy. I’m rounding up some of my favorites that I’ve worn, washed and dried (so … Read More
Trip Planning in 2021 with Heather Christopher Travel
This post is not sponsored in any way. I simply adore Heather Christopher Travel and asked her if she would share with you all today! Read down to the bottom for a deal Heather graciously offered on her trip planning services! I first “met” Heather of Heather Christopher Travel a couple years ago. She planned a few trips for internet friends of mine and reached out to me about her travel planning services when we were planning our trip to … Read More
How to Use Cream Blush for a Dewy Winter Makeup Look
Products Used // Dew Skin (light) // Skin Twin Creamy Concealer (Fair 2) // Brow Gel (medium) // Cream Blush (caramel) // Cream Highlighter (rose glow) // The Better Blender // Volumizing Mascara Hi, friends! Since we are deep into winter, I’ve been reaching for all my tricks to keep my skin looking good and feeling hydrated. It starts with my skincare (like my favorite Essence and go-to Night Cream) and extends into the makeup I use. My favorite routine … Read More
It’s Heart Month!
Two years ago, February was a month dedicated to candy and Valentine’s Day and Ainsley’s birthday, but now it’s even more special to our family. February is heart month and February 7-14 is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. For some very obvious reasons it’s a month close to my heart and a topic I’m super passionate about. What I didn’t know before having a heart baby was that 1 in every 100 kiddos is born with a heart defect. Not … Read More
Primally Pure Favorites // Winter 2021
Hi friends! Happy Monday. Last week I got a new restock of some of my favorite Primally Pure goodies and wanted to share them with you all today. What I use Primally Pure for:-Body care (bath salts, body butter, bug spray, etc.)-Home products (hand soap, room spray, diffuser oils, candles, etc.) -Baby care (baby powder, lotion, etc.) What I don’t use Primally Pure for:-Skincare. I have not had a stellar experience with the skincare products I’ve used from Primally Pure … Read More
We Bought a Lake House!
We bought our primary home six years ago knowing full well it would be a project. It’s been nearly six years worth of projects! We may not be completely finished with our home renovations, but we have most of the major renovations complete. So what’s a couple to do when they run out of projects? Evidently, in our case, the answer is to buy another project house. (Insert nervous laugh…) The WHYNeither Joe nor I grew up with family who … Read More
Why you need to make the switch to clean deodorant (and how!)
New Year = New Deodorant. That’s how the saying goes, right? Okay, maybe not. But if you’re in the process of cleaning up your personal care products and haven’t addressed what goes on your armpits, then it’s time to listen up. For over a decade I used a conventional deodorant/antiperspirant, but when I started learning more about the impact what we put on our body has on our health, I started to think twice about my daily antiperspirant. It turns … Read More
Current Favorite: After School Smoothie
I have one fairly picky eater (ahem, Ainsley) who isn’t a big fan of things like foods touching on her dinner plate, anything remotely “spicy,” and anything that isn’t a very familiar food. It’s been a tad frustrating, to say the least, when her siblings are happily eating whatever I serve and our oldest is complaining about what mom made for dinner. I’ve read a lot about helping kids develop a healthy relationship with food and not forcing things too … Read More
What I Buy at Walmart // Weekly Meal Plan
Hi Friends! I hope you had a great weekend. I’m sitting down to sketch out our family’s meal plan for the week and wanted to share our weekly Walmart haul with you all. We are aiming to swap out as many conventional products with organic alternatives this year, in an attempt to lessen our toxic load and continue to evolve our family’s wellness journey. Many of you know that we live in an area with only a handful of options … Read More
Fave Picks from the Beautycounter Winter Sale
It’s here! Beautycounter’s annual Winter Sale launched yesterday, and while some of the hottest items flew out of stock yesterday (hello, Overnight Resurfacing Peel and Charcoal Mask!) there are still SO many great items still available. As a reminder, it’s first come first serve while supplies last, so if you want anything. mentioned below or any of the many items I didn’t mention here, be sure not to wait. See below for my favorite items to snag at a steal … Read More
