Would you believe Riley has been with us, in our home, for five months?! We are nearing the finish line for the process. It feels like it should be done already, but I know we are so blessed. There are many people on similar journeys that would think five months as a...
My collection of spaghetti jars, olive oil jars, and empty glass candle holders was getting a little too large to fit in the cabinet, so I decided to get paint out and create something. Do you save your empty jars, too? I have one shelf dedicated to saving these jars....
A few weeks ago, I posted a picture on Instagram and Facebook about it just being on of those days. My sweet friend, Amy, who I will meet in real life someday, replied, "When it is one of those days, lean in. Lean in to Him." These words absolutely meant the world to...
I love baked potatoes. I mean love. When I was expecting Julia (I can't say the word pregnant, because dad reads my blog, and we say the word expecting. Love you dad!)... ok, when I was expecting Julia the only thing I could keep down was baked potatoes. You know how...
At the beginning of the summer, our local Francesca's store invited us to a private shopping event. We invited a few friends and had a wonderful time! I was suprised how many beautiful and affordable fashions they had. Mom was in town and we had a blast picking out a...
Written December 2012: the coolest part is that the really awesome moments begin to outweigh the exhaustion you settle into this wonderful new rhythm and become a new you  it only gets better you get to adore them and encourage them and be their hero good stuff you...
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Disclosure:  I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. Did summer fly by for you, too?! This past week, we have been making lists of...
Come giggle at my 7th grade picture and read my review of the ever amazing Drew Barrymore and her new makeup line, Flower Beauty.
Disclosure:  I’ve just been given the opportunity to review the Make A Plate Art Project and I’m looking forward to sharing it with you. The post below contains language given to me by the company. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s...
It is so very easy for me to fall into routine and to hide beind schedules. I blame back to school shopping, parent conferences and activities starting back up again. Let me encourage you. Say yes to coffee. Say yes to a playground date. Say yes to the neighbor that...
Have you heard of Tyson’s Back to School Project A+ Program? It is my new favorite program to give money to schools. Come on over to learn more!
Disclosure:  I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. Tomorrow, Nate heads back to school. Can you believe that? Where did summer go?...
Today, Julia and our neighbor enjoyed Aura Salon's back to school afternoon! It was such a sweet event. The girls learned braiding and bangs tips. They learned a few basic makeup techniques. But best of all - they were treated like queens. They were served shirley...
Come on over and I'll let you peek at my dirty floors 🙂 And there is a coupon code for you! Hugs, Kate
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Bath-time might be my very favorite part of the day. He likes to sing in the bath - and oh, that makes me so happy  He also loves bubbles, which makes everything better. So here we go - how about a little Q&A.... Q:  If you are fund-raising for his...
Some days it feels so strange to have another little in the house. Some days it is so much fun. Some days it is hard. Two years old + boy = a tired momma sometimes. I learn so much from Julia and Nate. They are so loving to Riley. They have taken him into their lives...
So, by day three we had our groove on! Mom and I took Riley at a leisurely pace and everyone else raced for the roller coasters. We found a little store to play in while we waited for the group. Can I tell you how cute Riley is? Ugh. He melts my heart. He loves...