It's every parent's struggle: school papers. If you are like me you are drowning in school papers. Papers come home from school EVERY SINGLE DAY. Sooooo many papers. When my oldest started school here is what I keep asking myself: How do I decide what to keep and what to toss? How do I store what I want to keep without being overwhelmed? If you've ... Read More
Back to School 2020
Back to school sure looks a bit different this year. 2020 you aren't messing around! Today I'm rounding up the school related items (beyond regular school supplies) that I stocked up on this year. Right now, our district is offering a hybrid program where students are in school face to face two days a week and at home the other three days. And the ... Read More
Meet Ruby!
So we did a thing! Meet Ruby! Ruby is the newest and fluffiest addition to our family and we could not love her more! She is an Australian Labradoodle and she is just the sweetest little puppy ever. This was the kid's reaction when I told them we would be bringing home a puppy! Guess which child can read! Hudson with a brand new baby Ruby ... Read More
Simple Ways to Protect Yourself Online
This post is sponsored by Allstate. All opinions are my own. Isn’t this such a strange time? Being cut off from our daily activities like school, work, church, swimming lessons, playdates, book club, and soccer practice seems so bizarre. Yet, it’s good too. It’s hard to explain….and I’m sure many of you feel the exact same way I do. I like being ... Read More
Favorite Quarantine Finds
My husband: One good thing about quarantine is we are saving money since we aren't out there shopping. Me: Oh yes......(adds to cart). Here's a look into my favorite quarantine purchases for me and for the kids! First up, mama finds..... 1. Homebody by Joanna Gaines. This book is so pretty and so fun! I'm planning on re-styling my book shelves ... Read More
4 Reasons You Should Stay at the Howard Johnson When Visiting Disneyland
Okay let me tell you….we had such an amazing stay at the Howard Johnson Ahaheim Hotel & Water Playground! My kids are STILL talking about it! This was our first time visiting Disneyland and staying in a neighboring property (aka not a Disney owned hotel). And it was FANTASTIC! We had such an enjoyable time staying at the Howard Johnson….and it ... Read More
How to Organize and Purge Your Home, One Month at a Time
This post is sponsored by Allstate. All opinions are my own. One of my most frequently asked questions is how I find time to organize my house. With three little ones, a husband, a blog, social media channels to update, and kid’s activities, finding time to keep everything organized is a major challenge. I can easily get overwhelmed with the ... Read More
Favorite Organization Finds for 2020
Happy 2020! If you are like me you woke up on January 1st with the itch to organize ALL THE THINGS. I've been on the hunt for affordable, stylish, and useful organization items and today I want to share some of my favorite finds with you! 1. Wire Basket. I have this basket in Belle's room to hold some of her stuffed animals and it's ... Read More
Our Christmas Card 2019
Our Christmas cards are officially in the mail and it feels so good! My go-to for Christmas photo cards has always been Shutterfly, and I just love how they turned out this year! For the first time we went with a photo of just the kids on the front. I know I'm biased but dang, they are cute! I love all of the fun designs offered by ... Read More
How I Organize My Christmas Shopping
Let’s talk Christmas shopping! Have you made your gift list yet? Or stock-piled any gifts? Or bought gifts a few months ago and then totally forgot about them? Well if so, you are in the right spot! Something happens to your brain once you have kids. You forget EVERYTHING. I mean, you manage to remember to keep the kids alive, and fed, and picked ... Read More
