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DIY Insect Repellant with Essential Oils

May 22, 2018

I’ve been on the hunt for a great DIY insect repellant using essential oils. A friend who is extremely knowledgable about oils (more about her soon!) shared this recipe. It’s also the oils my aunt, another super knowledgable oil lover uses. It’s been great so far and my kids are usually covered in bite. I’ve tried a few “natural” bug… Read More

Great Ideas for Gender Neutral Baby Gifts

April 22, 2018

Fun Fact: We did not find out the gender ahead of time for any of our four babies. We have 2 girls and 2 boys and I guessed wrong almost every time. For us, all of the “old wives tales” were wrong when guessing. With our first, everyone told me I was having a boy, to the point that… Read More

Give the Gift of Original Art

November 14, 2017

We’ve lived in our house for over 2 years now. The first 2 years were filled with unpacking, pregnancy and a 4th little baby. To say it was a wild and crazy 2 years would be an understatement. I decided this year I am going to finally spend some time decorating the house. The first 2 years were more about… Read More

Our Playroom Tour

September 7, 2017

DIY Milestone Blanket

March 7, 2017

Today, I’m sharing a super fun craft to use with your littlest one. It’s always fun to keep track of your baby’s age from month to month because they grow so fast! I love the milestone blankets that I have seen on Instagram & Etsy. I totally could have just purchased one, but I am one of those people that… Read More

Top Holiday Decor & Gifts for 2016 (& 2 Giveaways!)

November 23, 2016

We have one month until Christmas & we couldn’t be more excited to kick off the Christmas season with not one, but TWO, Ultimate Christmas giveaways! We are featuring several of our favorite places to shop for holiday decor AND for gifts this year. All items come from small businesses and shops, which we love to partner with and support especially during the holiday season. We hope… Read More

Stride Rite Character Shoes & Some Fun DIY Crafts

October 20, 2016

These Stride Rite shoes will surely be a hit that kids will love! With its cute and fun designs, your kids will be addicted in no time. Catch some easy peasy and fun craft ideas for kids here as well! When shopping for new sneakers, there is one thing that my kids look for. They don’t care about support. … Read More

Favorites for Celebrating a Baby’s Baptism

September 6, 2016

Earlier this summer, we celebrated Miles’ Christening. It was a beautiful summer day and we felt truly blessed to baptize our sweet boy surrounded by family. After the ceremony, we continued celebrating the special day at our house. Miles wore the same christening gown that all of his siblings wore. It was made by my mother out of my… Read More

DIY Drawstring Sports Bag

August 7, 2015

Not only are we eager for a new school year, but we are also looking forward to a new season of fall sports! With all the different sports & activities for the kids, I needed a super easy way to keep their sports gear together and organized so we aren’t rushing around the house five minutes before we leave the… Read More

Hit The Lights for This Giveaway!

July 10, 2015

Do you ever try to enter a room carrying way too much & wonder how you are going to get the lights on? That’s me when I am carrying a gigantic laundry basket full of clothes in one hand & a wriggling toddler in the other hand. Do you ever have rooms that always have the light on, no matter how… Read More