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01/30/23

Bedroom Makeover Picks
Bedroom Makeover

I have been making minor improvements to my home this year and have picked out some of my favorite pieces to give each space a new look. Unfortunately, the main bedroom in my house is usually the last to get a refresher, so I want to prioritize this space. For today I have some of my favorite bedroom essentials, from decor to main furniture pieces,…

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01/23/23

Valentine’s Day Gifts For Him
Valentine's Gifts For Him

We just finished shopping for the holidays, but Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Are you looking for the perfect gift for the special man in your life? I know how hard it can be to find the right meaningful gifts for him. So whether you’re shopping for your spouse, brother, dad, or son, I’ve got you covered. Here are some of my favorite…

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01/16/23

Bathroom Makeover Essentials
Bathroom Essentials

This year I have several home projects planned, but I’m currently redoing my bathroom. I’m starting from the beginning and have been creating a mood board of some items I loveā€”everything from the vanity to adding some light decor. The vibe for today is simple and clean aesthetic with a mix of whites and golds. I have rounded up some of my favorite pieces for…

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01/09/23

Valentine’s Day Essentials
Valentines Day Essential

Looking to make this Valentine’s Day special? I love to celebrate this holiday with my whole family and find fun items to celebrate with. My kids always have Valentine’s parties at school, but I also love celebrating at home. I have everything from small treats to make anyone’s Day special to some fun party decor. Valentine’s Dishware These are perfect if you plan on throwing…

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01/02/23

Home Organization Hacks For The New Year
Home Organization

Happy 2023 to everyone! The holiday season has been incredible but also crazy. I need to do a home reset for the New Year because life has been so busy recently. My resolution has been to organize my home from top to bottom completely; definitely going to be a month-long task. To help me out, I have found everything I need to make the job…

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12/20/22

Last Minute Holiday Gifts
Last Minute Holiday Gifts

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is this weekend… I don’t know where this month went. With the holidays closer than ever, the pressure of getting everyone on your list gifts is on. I am a wait till the last minute shopper, and that’s okay because I have found the best deals less than a week out! So, don’t stress if you still have shopping,…

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Happy Anniversary love, wow we were babies 18 year Happy Anniversary love, wow we were babies 18 years ago. Who gave us the ok to embark on this journey?! Thank you to my parents šŸ˜‰ Weā€™ve been through some of the highest highs and the lowest lows. Moves, jobs, losses, babies, trips, kids, celebrations, now teens, graduations, and all the things that come during our phases of life. Iā€™ve seen so many versions of you and you of me & I love us for helping, supporting, and pushing each other to grow. We are far from perfect and through it all are persistently learning to be adults & parents together. You have been there for my most favorite, my easiest, and my hardest moments. I love you for knowing me better than I know myself some days & for becoming my home. Iā€™m so proud of you and what weā€™ve built in 18 years.
Itā€™s her birthday. My baby sister, the relations Itā€™s her birthday. My baby sister, the relationship Iā€™m most protective and proud of. Iā€™m one of a few who have had the pleasure of watching her life story unfold. The only one I would listen to talk about what the hell scobies are at midnight, the one I would trust to take care of all my health needs, sheā€™s the one who knows me better than I know myself, & loves her people fiercely. From beehives to bat houses to saunas to drinks to chickens, sometimes I donā€™t even recognize our past selves that spent our time switching from laying out in the sun to laying out in a tanning bed, eating ice cream from the carton drizzling chocolate syrup on every bite & a stint with Saran Wrap diys that I wonā€™t fully go into, for her sake. I feel like sheā€™s the closest I can get to my dad & try to follow in her footsteps, with an occasional chocolate chip cookie. She should have been the oldest and has definitely been all of our favorites. Her calm, sweet disposition was the perfect addition to come after me. Watching her bloom into the most incredible mother, wife, sister, friend, teacher, nurse, homesteader, gardener has been something I treasure. I sure lucked out when you were born.
A thought on life & legacy. It is not the things w A thought on life & legacy. It is not the things we leave for people, but what we leave in them. Itā€™s not where our names are engraved, but where we are woven throughout. Itā€™s not about everything we knew & what we taught, but how we listened & humbled ourselves when we didnā€™t know. Itā€™s not about doing it all as much as it is doing what we can & turning the rest over to Him. Itā€™s about bettering ourselves & unbecoming & showing our flaws & saying sorry. Itā€™s about fixing the issues before the bridge becomes a moat. Itā€™s the simple, itā€™s the hard, itā€™s the heartbreaking & itā€™s the celebrating. Itā€™s being brave & jumping before youā€™re ready. Itā€™s my favorite thing & also the thing that makes me want to crawl back in bed at the first sign of defeat. Some days itā€™s overwhelming & some days are full of chocolate chip cookies, warm sourdough & fresh eggs. If people feel my love through food & hosting, Iā€™ll call it a win. šŸ¤
Who knew the snow would still be here in March?! T Who knew the snow would still be here in March?! The kids still are excited to get lots of ski time, which has meant me grabbing dinner and running it up to them before calling it a night. We love @jerseymikes because we can all find something we love & customize it! Some of the favorites are the Philly Cheesesteak, Turkey & Provolone, Chicken Bacon & Ranch, & a Turkey & Provolone bowl. The month of March is Jersey Mikeā€™s Month of Giving, where all are invited to order in-store or through the app for pick up or delivery from your local Jersey Mikeā€™s & make a donation to the designated charity partner. I remember volunteering as a youth to work Special Olympics events and those days were incredible. It's so easy to round up your purchase and/or donate $1, $3, or $5 in the Jersey Mikeā€™s app. #jerseymikes #jerseymikespartner
You will teach them to fly, but they will not fly You will teach them to fly, but they will not fly your flight. You will teach them to dream, but they will not dream your dream. You will teach them to live, but they will not live your life. Nevertheless, in every flight, in every life, in every dream, the print of the way you taught them will remain. ā€“ Mother Teresa . Itā€™s ok to be kind and fierce. Itā€™s ok to be feisty and soft. Itā€™s ok to dream, fail and succeed over and over again. Protect your peace and donā€™t let anyone dim your light. To the girls this reaches, you got this, keep pushing & keep putting one foot in front of the other. And to my own 2 beauties, I am the luckiest and believe in you more than you can believe. . Photography by @krissicookfilmsandphoto šŸ’«
From our family to yours, we hope you had the Merr From our family to yours, we hope you had the Merriest Christmas & wish you a Happy New Year! The quiet break spent with our closest people has been just what my heart needed. ā¤ļøšŸŒ²
Felt like sticking with the classics this month. T Felt like sticking with the classics this month. The classic movies, songs, and colors I grew up with. Love the nostalgia. The kids put together more of the tray than I did & we took a photo with a phone cameraā€¦at night. Not my typical & I love it for those reasons. Hope you have a Merry Christmas! ā¤ļøšŸŒ²
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
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