A life and style blog featuring family, travel and things I love.
As much as I love seeing the flowers in bloom and knowing that our summer vacations are right around the corner, all of the preparations that go into a new season, in particular a season with a lot of activity, can be overwhelming. When Spring rolls in, I like to de-clutter and also stock up!…
As the kids grow and change, so does my bag. I cannot even really call it a diaper bag anymore since Kolton is five and Shayne is almost three and only wears diapers to bed now. Still, pockets are a necessity with little ones and let's face it, the only thing that really makes a…
If you are like me, getting ready for a tropical vacation almost make the trip not even worth it. The prep that goes into feeling beach ready is exhausting, and who has the time anyway? It's not like my kids will let me sunbath to get my base tan or get a relaxing facial to…
With summer approaching, I am sure many families are planning a trip to Disneyland! We did our first Disneyland trip with Kolton and Shayne in November, and learned so much about how to make the most of our vacation. While Disneyland is definitely the most magical place on Earth, there are several tricks to making…
Spring is in the air! Which means flowers in bloom, outdoor brunches, BBQs, Easter outfits and lots of get-togethers with friends and family. Sometimes you don't even know people are coming by, so being prepared is key. Here are some things that I always have on hand incase of a last minute gathering: Paper…
Home Teeth Whitening With my children still so young, coffee has become an everyday essential to my survival. I must also admit to another vice, which is my evening wine to settle down after a long day of work, school, cooking, cleaning and everything else that goes with being a wife, student, mom and blogger.…
Continue reading ➞ Every Smile Makes You a Day Younger :: Whitening Sensitive Teeth at Home
This is a sponsored post but all opinions expressed are my own. I often get overwhelmed when it comes time to clean our playroom. I also feel guilty about how many toys my kids have. I do not want them to be spoiled with useless toys that do not educate them in any way. Unfortunately…
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Kolton is FIVE now, and we have been wanting to start implementing a chore/responsibility chart where he can earn rewards. The issue has been how to get him involved and excited in this process. PopChart Family, started by Sara Morris and her family, is a modern and fun behavior management game/app system for families with kids!…
Continue reading ➞ Teaching Responsibilities with PopChart Family
2017 was an interesting year. While there were a lot of really great times, there were also situations that I wish I could erase forever. I have to remind myself that these are the situations that make me who I am, I need to learn and grow from them. I turned 36 just a few…
For Valentine's Day this year, I thought it would be fun to do an art project with Kolton and incorporate his baby sister into it. We have been talking to him very often about him being a big brother and what that all means. I don't think he quite understands yet, so I decided to…