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Archives for December 2017

Uncategorized | December 22, 2017

Little Holiday Style

Little Holiday Style

I’ve partnered with Cath Kidston for this post and can’t wait to show you their beautiful clothes! It’s almost Christmas! I can’t even believe it. This month (and let’s be real, this whole year) flew by in a flash. I’m still pinching myself that these two little redheaded blue-eyed girls are mine. Belle’s first Christmas, and our first ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 20, 2017

Our 2017 Christmas Card

Our 2017 Christmas Card

Our Christmas cards have all been sent out so I can finally share them with all of you! Our first Christmas as a family of FIVE. I still can't believe it.  I LOVE getting Christmas cards in the mail every year. And my kids love it too! We hold on to all of them and go through them all daily. It's such a fun tradition and I love seeing ... Read More

kids | December 18, 2017

DIY Handprint Plate

DIY Handprint Plate

I started a new tradition this year and I LOVE it. A fun and sweet handprint plate. I plan to make one every Christmas so we can document how fast those little hands grow. I was surprised at how easy this was to make. Why didn't I do this sooner?   Here's what you'll need: White ceramic plate (I got my from the dollar store). You do not ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 15, 2017

What’s in My Stocking

What’s in My Stocking

Does your spouse fill your Christmas stocking for you? Or do you end up doing your own? I'm in charge of the kid's stockings and my husband's stocking....and he is supposed to fill mine. Except that time last year when he forgot. And I guarantee he will NEVER make that mistake again. This year he's totally taking matters in to his own hands...but ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 6, 2017

25 Advent Calendar Ideas for Kids

25 Advent Calendar Ideas for Kids

This post is sponsored by Portable North Pole (PNP). Christmas with little kids is simply the best. And now that we have three little ones it’s even more special! This is our first Christmas as a family of five so I want to savor every moment! This year I put together a simple advent calendar for the kids and I love how it turned out! It’s ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 5, 2017

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids

Do you know what you are stuffing your kid’s stockings with this year? I mean, do you know what Santa is stuffing your kid’s stockings with this year? I’ve partnered with Santa and American Dental Association for this post and I love working with the big man in red. Working with Santa to surprise the kids is one of my favorite parts of Christmas! ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 4, 2017

Favorite Shop Monday: Gifts for Baby

Favorite Shop Monday: Gifts for Baby

I've forgotten how magical it is to have a baby at Christmas time. It's so fun to watch her little eyes light up with every ornament, Christmas light, and sparkling decoration. And then of course every single thing goes straight to her mouth. So that's been fun! We are keeping the Christmas gifts for Belle super simple this year. She ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 2, 2017

The gift for the person who has everything

The gift for the person who has everything

My husband is hard to buy for. He has what he needs...and if there is something he wants he will usually just buy it. I guess you could say I'm the same....except I want everything. And he wants nothing. I think I'm super easy to shop for...but I'm sure he would disagree with me on that point. Thankfully I discovered the perfect gift for the person ... Read More

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas ❄️
Happy Thanksgiving! 💕 Happy Thanksgiving! 💕
No complaints over here 💚🩷 No complaints over here 💚🩷
Everyone knows how busy Scout Elves are during the Everyone knows how busy Scout Elves are during the lead-up to Christmas! This official 24-Day Ultimate Elf Ideas Kit from The Elf on the Shelf includes everything your Scout Elf needs to bring fun and magic to your home! Inside, your Scout Elf will find 24 sets of elf ideas and props plus instructions for setup each day. It couldn’t be easier! Available now at Walmart. This video is sponsored by The Lumisella Company. @elfontheshelf @thesantaverse #ElfontheShelf #Santaverse
Officially decorating for Christmas now that I fou Officially decorating for Christmas now that I found these cuties! #aldifinds #aldigingerbreadhouse
If Sadie had a walk-up song, this would be it 💕 If Sadie had a walk-up song, this would be it 💕
We had the best Halloween with this crew! We had the best Halloween with this crew!
Here’s my mom hack for scoring major cool points Here’s my mom hack for scoring major cool points with my kids…..KiwiCo! I found an amazing selection of @kiwico_inc  crates at my local Target and had to bring several of them home. KiwoCo is my go to for fun hands-on projects that offer endless inspiration for kids to learn, create, and explore. My girls chose the light up wire are kit and it turned out amazing! I love that my girls feel that sense of pride and accomplishment after making their KiwiCo crate! Be sure to check out KiwiCo now online or in store at your local Target. You better believe I’m going to grab a few more crates to save for gifting and even just crafting and creating on a rainy day! #KiwiCoAtTarget #KiwiCo #KiwiCoPartner

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