In the past I did a lot of posting about food and recipes. When I started back blogging that was what I originally thought this blog would turn into. Food is my passion second to fashion. There is no denying that. I love eating out, trying new things and cooking. I have a semi-large family… Continue reading My Trader Joe’s Love Affair
Today is officially the first day of summer and the Fourth of July is the most important part of an American Summer. We always find something fun to do from a day at the pool to outdoor concerts to fireworks and more. There is never a lack of things to do the week of the… Continue reading 4th of July and Rob’s Rocking Dogs
Skin care took on a whole new meaning when we adopted Paxton. He is biracial, Caucasian and African, but he is still prone to burn. A lot of people don’t realize that African American skin can still burn and they are still under the same risks for skin cancer. Plus the stress that the sun… Continue reading My Favorite Sunscreens
I am going to start this post with a little disclaimer. I am not a parenting expert. Nor do I believe in parenting experts. I believe that certain things worked for certain kids and that as parents it is beneficial that we share what has worked for us. That being said I don’t think that… Continue reading Tell Me About It
It’s vacation time! Beach or city or mountains it does not matter because when June hits everyone is ready to get out of town. It’s the same for us too. I am going on a short girls weekend TODAY and our family has been talking about where we want to go this summer too. Big… Continue reading Vacation Packing and Beach Must Haves
If you ask my kids what I do with their art they will tell you throw it away without skipping a beat. In reality they are only half way right. No, I do not keep everything. It is far too much for me to keep every single thing they come home with. I pick out… Continue reading What the Art?
I am skipping the Sunday Skim this week to write about some of my thoughts on mothering. I love being a mom. I spent many years thinking that I would never get to be a mom so I treasure the time I have with the boys. I have been blessed with the opportunity to stay… Continue reading When Mothering Is Enough
Summer has been the hardest thing for me to navigate as a stay at home mom. I would go out on a limb, in true transparency, and say the first few were pretty miserable. The first summer I stayed home with them they were really too little to enjoy a lot of the things my… Continue reading The Summer of Yes
Mother’s Day is May 13th. I am saying this just in case you don’t have it written down or a calendar that has it written down for you. MAY 13th. Mother’s Day is important. Growing up I always remember my Dad making a big deal about their anniversary and Mother’s Day. It sticks out in… Continue reading Mother’s Day Gifts
We have been to the pool several times already this spring. Warm weather plus a slightly heated pool right around the corner equals afternoon perfection in my book. The boys have already been trying to get their homework done and eat their dinner so we can get out the door and swim for an hour… Continue reading Kids Swimwear
