Well, week four of the One Room Challenge is here and I must be honest. I didn’t get much done. I feel so frustrated to admit it but it’s the truth. Some other priorities took precedence and the project was stagnant for the past week. That does happen in projects…life happens. This past week was […]
Teachers make the world go ’round! Year after year, men and women give their very best to teach our children. Though my children “homeschool” they really are enrolled in a “tuition-free online public school”. With that being the case, they have teachers that they meet with weekly (live sessions) and other opportunities (testing, open house, […]
It’s here. It’s here! Week three of the design challenge is here. I’ve been officially working on my master bedroom for three weeks, meaning we are halfway done! Or halfway not done. I’m definitely behind schedule and that’s got my nerves really bad. Plus, I was sick this week so that has slowed my productivity […]
Guys, let’s be honest for one minute! I’ve never put together a space, like an entire room in six weeks. Can it be done? Obviously, it can. Look at the beautifully designed bedrooms that have come out of this design challenge. But I’ve always felt like true design, especially designing a home, takes time. It […]
Guess what guys?! I’m a guest participant in the fall One Room Challenge!!! This is a bi-annual, interior design challenge where I have six weeks to transform a space. I’m super excited to reveal that I’ll be giving our master bedroom a makeover! Yeah!!! Guys, there is a ton of awesome and inspiring design ideas […]
As parents, it’s very important that we find find toys that our kids love and that don’t break the bank. Nowadays, good quality toys cost a lot of money too. However, I don’t feel like I need to sacrifice my kids imagination or creativty for money’s sake. Their learning is utmost importance to both Brandon […]
We love traveling as a family! As our kids have gotten a little older, traveling has turned into an adventure for the whole family. I really enjoy the anticipation that the kids share for upcoming trips and all the fun traveling brings. This past week we spent the end of our summer in Destin, Florida. […]
Did someone say “back to school”?! Yes, unfortunately (well, at least I feel that way), school is now back in session. Though it’s still technically summer, summer as we know it, is over. Guys, you know how much I love summer. I took most of it off to spend time with my family and re-evaluate […]
There is no better day than TODAY to start meal planning. Are there better days to do it? Of course! But you can still get on track with meal planning today. Yes, you can start today! Once you have a process in place, it’s so easy to jump back into things. During the summer months, […]
Have you noticed that Rosé is trending? It’s on tee shirts, handbags, and more. Winemakers and vineyards are shipping more Rosé than ever before too. Rosé is a great summertime wine and perfect for outdoor entertaining. It’s served chilled, a lot of times has a twist top, and it’s really refreshing. Even if you’re not a […]
It’s here! It’s here! The very first day of summer! I’ve been talking about this season since winter. Yes, I was excited about spring but summer is my favorite season. There is something in the air that I just can’t get enough of. You can’t see it but summer has an infectious way about itself. […]
To help celebrate the ongoing Soccer Championship Game, you may be looking for some authentic Mexican recipes to share with family and friends. Traditionally, a Michelada cocktail is served throughout Mexico and Latin America so it would perfect for watching soccer matches. A Michelada is a Mexican cocktail made with beer, lime juice, and assorted […]
