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12/05/22

Christmas Essentials
Christmas Essentials

The countdown to Christmas has begun, which means joy is in the air. I have slowly been getting my ducks in a row this season and gathering the essentials. So whether you are preparing for a holiday party or need some Christmas spirit around your home, I’ve got just what you need. Check out one of my latest blog posts for some Christmas decor finds.…

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11/28/22

Gift Guide Under $50
Gift Guide Under $50

Happy holidays, I hope you all had an eventful shopping weekend after all the Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals. As we reach the end of November, the pressure of holiday shopping is on, and I have been working to find items for everyone on your list. Today I have some fantastic affordable options that are thoughtful gifts for anyone special in your life, so…

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11/21/22

Christmas Kids Wishlist
Kids Wish List

The holiday season is here and faster than ever this year. I know we have black Friday this week, so the holiday shopping is sneaking up on us. I have picked some favorites that might be on your kid’s wish lists this year. I have some amazing affordable picks for everything from young girls to young boys to enjoy. Gifts For Girls My daughter is…

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11/14/22

Holiday Gifts For the Host

We are in the midst of getting ready for the holidays, and I’m here to help guide you through this crazy time of the year. I always love throwing and attending Holiday activities & that, includes all the parties. You never want to show up to a party empty-handed, so I have picked out the best gift for the host. Host Specific Gifts Depending on…

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11/07/22

Fall to Winter Fashion Staples
Fall to Winter Fashion Staples

I have been enjoying the fabulous fall trends the past few months, but I am ready for winter to set in. The best part of switching from fall to winter outfits, most pieces work for both, with the addition of a few heavier coats. I have some adorable fashion picks from Abercrombie that are perfect if you’re a fan of the popular neutral look aesthetic.…

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10/31/22

Gift Guide For Her: Jewelry Edition
Jewelry

The holiday season is sneaking up on us. Just like that, we are at the end of October, and I have no doubt November will slip away from us quickly. I have been thinking about gifts for my family and loved ones and thought I would start with jewelry. Jewelry usually makes for a very personable and great gift because you don’t have to worry…

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My chaos. My steady. My rollercoaster. My best adv My chaos. My steady. My rollercoaster. My best adventure. My hardest calling. My biggest accomplishment & where I fall short multiple times a day. My pull to be present & my push to be better. These 5. This little tornado of children that weā€™ve created who follow us around. Itā€™s weird and also awesome that they are so similar to Steve & I. Except we hope that they can plan trips more than 2 weeks out because of the unnecessary stress that that adds to traveling with 6 šŸ˜‰ Have you been to Kauai? We were first timers and it was šŸ˜šŸ’«āœØšŸŒˆšŸ¤ÆšŸ¤© šŸŒŠ Matching suits @kortnijeane
Posting a picture from 4th of July weekend on the Posting a picture from 4th of July weekend on the last holiday weekend of the summer feels in line with my life & my consistency here for the last couple of years. šŸ˜‰ We loved summer, we spent lots of time together and lots of time with friends. We swam under the stars and soaked up the sunshine. We adjusted and attempted to improve where we could. If I know love what love is & why life is full, itā€™s because of these ones right here. Hope you have a great long weekend! ā¤ļø
There couldnā€™t have been a more perfect audio fo There couldnā€™t have been a more perfect audio for today. Happy Birthday to my sweet sister. I couldnā€™t imagine life without you and while Iā€™ve always needed my hand held, these last 9 months without our dad would have been impossible without her. This road of trying to figure out ā€œnow what?ā€ is much more bearable with her driving it with me. Sheā€™s the one who walks out to her garden and picks an entire dinner, knows all The Office lines, is my on call nurse, loves a good party and a classic chick flick. She doesnā€™t take herself too seriously and is the most patient mother. I enjoy that she is so well researched on anything and everything having to do with health, loves being a bee mom, having the style of a coastal grandma, and introducing her very crunchy ways of living to us. There isnā€™t an aspect of my life that she hasnā€™t touched or inspired me to be better at. I hope your trip in Florida has been the dreamiest and canā€™t wait to see if your homemade sunscreen actually worked šŸ’™šŸ„°
#ad Our 3 older kids are in the middle of tennis s #ad Our 3 older kids are in the middle of tennis season & loving it! Their main request? Bring Nature Valleyā„¢ bars when I'm the mom in charge of snacks. It feels like a lot of our afternoons are spent by a court or on a field, running from school to practice, or to a game. I always have these on hand. Did you know that 1 in every 8 people face hunger, including nearly 12 million children? I hate to admit I had no idea the number was this staggering & heartbreaking. It touches every community and for the next couple of weeks, I will be stocking up on some of our family favorites on my trips to @walmart , where General Mills is donatingĀ to @feedingamerica . It is simple and small, but can make a difference. For every participating General Mills product purchased at Walmart between 4/18/22 and 5/15/22, General Mills will donate $0.10 to Feeding AmericaĀ® - enough to help Feeding America secure 1 meal on behalf of its member food banks ā€“ up to a maximum total donation of $1,500,000 in conjunction with this program. See Walmart.com/FightHunger for more information. #fighthungersparkchange #fighthunger @nature_valley http://bit.ly/3xSwFiu
"Each of us will have our own Fridaysā€”those days "Each of us will have our own Fridaysā€”those days when the universe itself seems shattered and the shards of our world lie littered about us in pieces. We all will experience those broken times when it seems we can never be put together again. We will all have our Fridays. But I testify to you in the name of the One who conquered deathā€”Sunday will come. In the darkness of our sorrow, Sunday will come. No matter our desperation, no matter our grief, Sunday will come. In this life or the next, Sunday will come." - Joseph B. Wirthlin . Holding onto hope that our ā€œSundayā€ will come & Iā€™ll get to squeeze his sweet face again. Missing dad on our first Easter without him & holding onto the memories of the amazing Easter egg hunts at my parents house that he loved almost as much as he lived to celebrate his love for Christ.
15 years ago, and some weeks (thanks to being sick 15 years ago, and some weeks (thanks to being sick), this boy came into the world and started me on my favorite adventure yet, motherhood. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing or how we were surviving, and can truthfully say the same is true 15 years later. You work hard, you play hard, and you really enjoy when your hard work pays off while dedicating yourself to try harder when you know there is room to do better. I feel like Iā€™m raising my 15 year old dad from driving to tennis, golf, back to tennis & if thereā€™s room, saving some time for skiing and basketball. Not only do I love you & believe in you times infinity, but I like you and canā€™t believe how cool of a person you are. Iā€™m convinced everyday that you came the way you came & little of the person you are becoming has to do with our parenting. Thanks for reminding me when I have to sign up for tests, sports, for picking your battles wisely, and for saying thank you. Love you Joe Joe.
If youā€™re prepping to host for the Super Bowl, M If youā€™re prepping to host for the Super Bowl, March Madness, or having a group over just for fun, these sandwiches are awesome and easy to make for a crowd. They are frequently requested here! Recipe (I make 2 9x13-sometimes more) 2 packages sandwich rolls Mayo 3/4-1 lb turkey 1/2 lb roast beef 1/2 lb provolone 1 stick butter melted 1 Tbsp poppy seeds 1 Tbsp mustard 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp minced onion Prepare sandwiches. Mix rest of ingredients together. Brush over sandwiches (use as much or as little as you want, I usually have some left over) Let butter set for a few minutes. Cover with foil. Bake 15 min at 350 degrees.
X šŸ¤ X šŸ¤ One of 2 holidays during the year I X šŸ¤ X šŸ¤ One of 2 holidays during the year I try to do fancy hair & itā€™s the easiest hairstyle I know. No french braiding and very little time. Hope they let me do this for a handful of years to come!
2021. We spent the year smiling, crying, traveling 2021. We spent the year smiling, crying, traveling, growing, celebrating, trying, loving, winning, discovering, fighting, praying, accomplishing, struggling, laughing, learning, working, playing, adjusting, pivoting, losing, dreaming, and most of all we continued showing up. In the hard, the unknown, the happy and the sad, we kept putting one foot in front of the other. . Happy New Year, hoping for a beautiful 2022. šŸ’™
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