Teacher Appreciation | Gifts and Tips

Did you know that teachers spend hundreds of dollars on supplies every year? My mom was a 7th grade teacher for 21 years. Whenever we went school supply shopping, the basket was mostly filled with items for her class. So now, when I buy end of year teacher...

Birthdays | Party Favors

Let’s talk party favors today, y’all. After 23 years of birthday parties (13 +10 = 23… see what I did there?)  🙂 , I’ve learned a few very important lessons about party favors: You will probably forget to hand out the favors – and that is...

Happy Mother’s Day Momma

Mom. Aside from the gentle, kind encourager, she remains the unyielding example of strength in my life. Her many hats have included hair-clip maker, cupcake baker, school teacher, Sunday-school teacher, field trip goer, sleepover chaperon and so many more. This year...

Adoption | Fundraiser and Printables {Update}

Update:  YOU have helped me raise over $2,000! Thank you, thank YOU! If you’d like help – the details are all in this post. I’m so thankful for all of your help and support and encouragement. Hugs, Kate...

Nate’s Birthday Scavenger Hunt {10 Years Old}

{when I am taking pictures at night – I just embrace a high ISO and roll with it!} Every year, Julia puts together a scavenger hunt for Nate’s birthday. Her clues are always so sweet and encouraging. I love how she treats her brother. No – they...