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DIY Halloween Costume: Dolphin Trainer

September 20, 2016

Last year Maggie wanted to be a dolphin for Halloween. While I (sort of ) came up with some ideas to create a dolphin costume, she decided she wanted to be a dolphin trainer instead. We had recently been lucky enough to spend a day with a real dolphin trainer. Maggie decided that’s what she wanted to be when she grew… Read More

Use Your 1st Day of School Photos

September 19, 2016

For this week’s giveaway, we’re giving away a Shutterfly Gift Credit (see bottom of post to enter). You can use the prize however you’d like, but we have 2 fun ideas to use all of the great 1st day of school photos you took. One of my Favorite times of year on social media is Back to School. I love… Read More

Favorite Must-Have Apps for Moms

September 16, 2016

In honor of the new iPhone 7 hitting stores today, I thought it would be fun to share a few favorite apps for moms. Honestly, I am not an expert at this so I decided to turn to people who could help me out with this post: other moms. I reached out to a few different moms’ networks that I… Read More

Pirate Crafts and Activities for Kids

September 15, 2016

We spent a lot of time at the North Carolina beach this summer, so it’s no wonder that my five year has a big interest in pirates. Not only does he love to pretend to dig for treasure, but he loves to learn about the true stories behind pirates, especially Blackbeard. When we returned home from the beach this month,… Read More

Quick & Easy Slow Cooker Taco Soup

September 13, 2016

It’s back to school season, which in our house means it is time to break out the slow cooker again. Between soccer and baseball practices, we spend several nights a week out at practice and there is limited time to prep dinners so I love to use our Crock-Pot. Today, I am sharing a crowd pleaser in our house: taco… Read More

Friday Favorites: Doona

September 10, 2016

This week’s Friday Favorite is Doona! It’s hard to believe how much baby gear has advanced in just the short time since my 1st baby was born and my 4th. They’re only 6 years apart, but in the world of baby gear things seem to change so fast. The strollers and car seats I used with Maggie seem archaic compared to… Read More

DIY Pom Pom Tassel Keychains & Our Favorite Tea Collection Outfits

September 9, 2016

We’re back in school and getting back in the swing of things. This week the talk in our house has been all about their new classrooms, classmates, lunch and snack time and school supplies. When we were buying school supplies this year, the girls were a bit disappointed in their supply list. Except for a few folders and a watercolor… Read More

Where to Wednesday: Four Seasons Baltimore with Kids

September 8, 2016

We visited Baltimore a couple of years ago and had a blast. For months, the girls have been asking when we could go back! They love dolphins and remembered that the National Aquarium has beautiful dolphins. We decided we would plan a trip this summer as a fun weekend getaway. Baltimore is about 2.5 hours from our house, so it’s… 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

Friday Favorites: Joules Clothing for Kids

September 2, 2016

Today, we are sharing one of our favorite finds for “back to school”. I have always had a love for Joules rain boots. They make a rainy day just a little more cheerier, when you can wear something bright and fun on a gloomy rainy day… Recently, I discovered that Joules also has some super cute finds for kids. Not only is there a… Read More