I talk a lot about improving our overall health in regards to what we eat and what we use on our bodies. But another area that our family has worked hard to improve in recent years is the quality of the air we breathe in our home. Over the last couple years I’ve read more and more about indoor air quality, and what we can do to improve our indoor air quality. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission… “In … Read More
Holiday Home Refresh
Maybe I’m jumping the gun, but at this point I don’t even care. The older I get, the earlier I enjoy decorating for Christmas. Like, this year I’m planning on decorating November 1st, which is right around the corner. I used to be SUCH a stickler for waiting until after Thanksgiving, but that only gives me a month to enjoy the cozy holiday feels, which doesn’t seem like long enough in my book! I’ve rounded up some favorites from Target … Read More
Gift Guide for Men
Continuing on with the gift guides, I’m sharing my gift guide for the men in your life today! This was specifically made with my husband in mind – as most all of these items he owns and loves already – and I hope you find the items I selected as practical + functional as we have. Basically when making the gift guides, I just look around at what we have actually used and loved most over the last year and … Read More
Favorite Gifts for Women
Bona Vita Coffee MachineThis is my coffee maker and a favorite for years in our house. It makes delicious coffee at a reasonable price point and has held up well for years! Fellow Corvo EKG Electric Kettle I got this recently and LOVE it so much! It boils water to your exact temp desired (down to the degree) and is both quick + quiet + looks beautiful sitting on our countertop. I can’t believe I went so long before getting … Read More
Gift Guide for Little Boys (ages 2-4)
Yesterday I covered gifts that I’m getting my girls (ages 5-7) and today I’m covering gifts for little boys (2-4) that I have either purchased for Truett in the past or that I’m getting for him this year. I never want to add to clutter in your home or gifts that won’t get used, but these items are all thoughtfully chosen to encourage open-ended play and creativity. Every item on this list has been used for hours on end and … Read More
Holiday Gifts for Girls
Call me crazy, but I’ve already been shopping for Christmas gifts for our kids. It helps the budget to spread items out over the course of a couple months, and helps me to think more strategically about what I want to get the kids rather than grabbing things last minute. Over the next few weeks I’m going to be sharing some gift lists for girls, boys and more so you can shop intentionally with me this year! YOTO PLAYERI got … Read More
How I Make Amazing Coffee and Lattes at Home
About a month and a half ago, a friend of my kept talking about making amazing lattes and coffee at home. She had been using Cometeer Coffee flash frozen coffee pods – small shots of espresso from specialty coffee roasters – to make lattes and cups of coffee (Americanos). I finally caved and ordered a subscription box. Typically I’m not a huge fan of subscription services, but I’m also a BIG fan of great coffee, so I decided to give … Read More
Spotlight On: Total Master Bedroom Refresh
If you’ve been in my house, most of my home is washed in white paint. I love the fresh look and feel of white, but lately I’ve been craving a little bit of something moodier and darker in our home. Our master bedroom has been something that I’ve wanted to refresh for a while now, and over the last few weeks I’ve been slowly working to make things over. I started with some inspiration from the photos below, which were … Read More
Gifts For…3 Year Old Boys
Our sweet Truett is THREE! I can’t believe he is so big and grown up. It feels like yesterday he was my little baby riding along on my hip and today he is running circles around all of us with his zest for life and his joyful spirit. We are so thankful for him and it was a gift to shower him in love and some presents today. Here is what we got him (plus a few other toys we … Read More
My Clean Skincare Routine
Years ago, I had a goal of developing a “big girl skincare routine.” It seemed silly to me when I said it out loud, but I longed to feel better in my skin and enjoy the products I was using. As I went through a series of miscarriages, I also became increasingly interested in making sure my skincare was clean and free of toxins, hormone disrupting ingredients and more. Over the years of partnering with Beautycounter, I’ve come to love … Read More
Easy Idea :: Kiddie Happy Hour Platter
We’ve gotten into a bit of a summer rhythm of doing “kiddie happy hours” with snack plates pretty enough for adults but made for little eaters to enjoy. I’ve found that if I can get ahead of the hangry meltdowns things tend to go much better, but if I don’t plan ahead, my kids eat junk and fill up on foods that aren’t so healthy. My solution? Kiddie Happy Hour! Lately I’ve been lining a large baking sheet with parchment … Read More
Fourth Trimester Favorites
We are working our way through the “fourth trimester” as it’s sometimes called – that first 12 weeks after baby is born – and while it’s top of mind, I wanted to share some of my most loved products while they are top of mind One thing I’ve noticed this time around is that what’s considered “necessary” the fourth time is MUCH different than what is considered necessary the first two or even three times. I’ve gotten SO basic with … Read More