Winter is often a time where you're stuck inside and activities are limited. I know I often lack the energy or motivation to want to get out and about, but there are times you just have to force yourself to do something. Especially as Mama's, it's important to encourage your kids to stay active, stay creative and have a little fun during the Winter months. So as we head into Winter Break this week here are some of our Top 10 Winter Activities For The Family. Top 10 Winter Activities For The Family See Holiday Lights and Displays - We do this EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR. There is so magic in the air during the holiday season and to me a lot of it has to do with all of the holiday lights. We go to ... read more
Teaching Good Deeds For Kids
As Mama’s we focus on a lot of things to teach our kids, from manners to sharing and being kind. One of the ways I encourage them to be kind is doing deeds for other people. Things that do more than benefit themselves. Even though I teach this throughout the year, it’s always a big focus during the holiday season. So I created a 12 Days of Good Deeds board for the girls. This is the perfect way to teaching good deeds for kids. These boards are so much fun to make. The girls love using the Holiday Ziploc® Brand bags because they’re easy to open and close to drop in their good deed notes. And we’re excited this year’s theme is Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. But besides using ... read more
Cozy Pullovers For The Whole Family
Now that we're moving to a much colder climate, I've been looking for all the coziest clothes. Lately I've been obsessed with the fleece and Sherpa pullovers that are so poplar right now. So I thought I'd put together a list of cozy pullovers for the whole family. I have several of them. I have this one, which has been a blogger favorite since last winter. And let me tell you, it's worth it. I love that it's so soft, warm and lined with a t-shirt fabric. But it is a little bit of a splurge and sells out pretty quickly every time it's restocked. I also have this one, which is the softest thing ever. It's under $50 and I know you have seen me in my Instagram wearing it like every other ... read more
Best Gift Guide For Travelers
Ok if you been reading here for a while, then you know I live in California. But, I'm from Kansas City and we travel there every year to spend the holidays with our families. I know we're not the only people that do this. My brother and sister in-law also come into town. Here's the deal though, buying for us is super tricky because we have to be able to fit our gifts in a suitcase to fly home. So because I'm an expert at this, I thought I'd put together a gift guide that's perfect for those travelers on your list. And maybe it's not that they're traveling to and from for the holidays, but they just travel a bunch anyway. So these ideas are also perfect for those travel loving friends and ... read more
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The Best Gifts For Kids
I think shopping for my kids is my very favorite thing. Thinking about what the best gifts for kids and imagining their faces as they open it. Oh it just gets me SOO excited!! But brainstorming ideas is tough. I mean staying within budget, thinking of things that are unique, but educational and something they're going to love. I figured out what we're getting the girls this year for their BIG gift...I can't wait, I'm so so excited for them to open it. You can find a sneak peak HERE. Aria has been asking for this and this for like 8 months now, so Christmas is the perfect time to get it. But this will eat up a lot of the budget, so I'm looking for a few smaller gifts. I mean they have to ... read more
Best Holiday Pajamas For the Whole Family
You all know I'm a sucker for matching with my girls. There's just something about it that is so fun, plus the girls love it when they are dressed like Mommy. Also, the holiday's is the one time of year that you can get your husband to agree to get into the action. I just love matching holiday pajama's because it's festive, fun and also a little silly. Being silly is of course something our family loves to do. But, sometimes getting James to fully commit to this idea of wearing matching family pajamas has been a progressive move for us. Do you feel like that? Like you have to really convince you're partner that it's the cool thing to do? HaHa, I don't know about cool, but it sure is ... read more
Where to Shop For The Best Holiday Decor
I don't know about you, but this time of year everyone starts sharing all of their holiday home decor. You start feeling like you need all new stuff, dying because everyone is posting Christmas gifts and decor before Halloween. What happen to the days where you put your tree up on Thanksgiving Day, or the weekend after? All of a sudden Halloween and Thanksgiving are almost obsolete, am I right? It's one of these things I have a love/hate relationship with. On one hand I do love everything about Christmas. From the meaning, the decor to the magical feeling that seems to take over. Everyone is stressed, but I also find people more happy. But, I also love the fun spirit of Halloween and ... read more
5 Easy Tips For Rocking Black Friday
Thank you to Famous Footwear for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own I have always LOVED the holiday season, but honestly who doesn’t? I love the idea of holiday traditions, being with family and spending time with our loved ones. Doing lots of shopping and giving/receiving the best gifts. But, as Mamas we're always the ones running around gathering all the things and prepping for the holidays. I know I'm constantly going back and forth to the grocery store every other day. Then I spend hours and hours shopping all day on Black Friday getting all the deals and steals. So during this time, I need something that's not just cute, but practical and comfortable. I ... read more
Holiday Gift Guide: 17 Perfect Gifts For The Homebody
Alright you all, we are only a couple weeks away from the biggest shopping day of the year. Especially for all of those people on our list, you know the one we made a few weeks ago! There are several types of people on my list, and I'm sure feel the same way. There's the Mama's, beauty lovers, homebody's and everything else you can imagine. Just like I always do, I'm sharing several gift guides throughout the season. My hope is to help you streamline your shopping and get it done easily and quickly. You could maybe even get it all done from your couch! I'm kicking it off with cozy gifts for the homebody and home. We all love a good night in and having all the right things to make those ... read more