I lost my dad in a sudden accident 7 years ago, in July of 2008. It’s still so hard to think about. I always get anxiety as holidays approach, knowing that I’ll celebrate without him here. Father’s Day is one of the hardest… Sleep has always been a struggle for us… Getting Gio to sleep, keeping him asleep, […]
If you’re looking for gift ideas for the kids in your life, I’ve got you covered! I’ve put together my top kid favorites that would make great holiday gifts this year. These are things the kids spend hours playing with & they don’t just sit on the shelves! This commercial grade snow cone maker will […]
Fall in Chicago is one of the most beautiful things I’ve experienced. Growing up in Florida I never knew what I was missing out on! With that being said, you can imagine how excited I am to do Fall crafts with the little ones (: Here are some Autumn trees we made in school. I […]
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Hi guys! I posted a before/after picture of our newly painted kitchen cabinets on Facebook & had some questions on how we did it, how long it took, etc. so here’s the post with all the details! I’ve done plenty… I wanted to make a gallery wall of photo canvases, but for the sizes I […]
When Wisconsin Dells Visitor and Convention Bureau invited us for a fun family getaway, we jumped at the opportunity! I’ve put together this Ultimate Family Guide to Wisconsin Dells so you can easily plan your trip there, too. Read on… Pregnancy is a beautiful but often overwhelming time, even for us seasoned pros! With all […]
I was invited to do the #10under10challenge by Snazaroo— 10 face paint looks using the Snazaroo Brush Pens, each look under 10 minutes to create. If you know me, you know I loooove being creative with makeup, so I had to participate! The kids & I had so much fun coming up with different face […]
As most of you know, I lost my dad in an accident 8 years ago, in 2008. I still, to this day, have never shared the details of what happened to anyone out loud– maybe someday I will get the… Co-sleeping Since the day Gio was born (& for the first year of life) he slept […]
Look at these cute gingerbread houses we made out of felt in class this week!! We had so much fun decorating them! Everything is interchangeable except the little circles or sprinkles, the kiddos glued those on. They loved choosing the colors & shapes. We did this for an hour a few days this week! I’m […]
Hi guys! I wanted to share this recipe we tried & loved! Fridays during Lent mean no meat & sometimes we get stuck in a rut & struggle to come up with something that we aren’t completely tired of eating. We were scrolling through Pinterest when we came across this recipe for Creamy Avocado Pasta from The […]
For whatever reason, shopping for stocking stuffers tends to be the hardest task when it comes to gift giving. I want to make sure I’m thoughtful in my selections & it’s not just junk to fill the stocking, ya know? So here it is, my Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Stocking Stuffers. I’ve listed 10 gift […]
If you’ve ever watched my Instagram Stories, you probably already guessed that our favorite kids’ art supplies are from OOLY! Art was always my favorite class in school, so it makes my heart so happy to see how much Gio… We’re in full vacation mode as I type this from my mom’s house in South […]
If you’re looking for gift ideas for the beauty queen in your life, I’ve got you covered! I’ve put together my top 10 beauty favorites that would make great holiday gifts this year. These are things I’ve used time & time again & would highly recommend! This serum delivers the ultimate hydration for smooth, youthful-looking […]
The Holiday Gift Guide: Clothing for Kids is here! Toys are great, but I love getting gifts for the kids that they actually need. Shoes, pajamas, winter gear… these are all things that kids will use over & over again.… The Holiday Gift Guide For Mamas is here! Mamas work hard & deserve some extra […]
