Babies & Kids

This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. The way we see things in our heads matters (a lot!) in life. Our perception of ourselves can have a real bearing on the way our lives pan out. If we see ourselves or the world around us in a negative light, then there's a good chance that negativity will be a self-fulfilling prophecy. If we feel more positive and […]

I post a lot about house stuff on this blog. But for multiple reasons, I think that's going to shift a little. I'm sure I'll still share updates on our home and our plans, but I want to share more of my personal life too. After all, the personal posts are the most fun for me to look back on. My family, our home, our adventures, our travels; the photos […]

This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. When Ben and I were dating, one of our favorite things to do together was paint. We'd sit side by side, peacefully working on our canvases and chatting occasionally. Our works of art weren't exactly masterpieces, but they were fun to create. It's been a long time since we painted together (with little kids, it's not exactly like we have […]

Well, April 2020 was one for the books. Actually, it felt more like a Hollywood movie script, didn't it? Seeing the whole world shut down in a matter of weeks was eerie and bizarre...like is this real life?!? I'm a stay at home with kids that aren't in school yet, so quarantine isn't that different from my regular routine...and still, it was such a strange month. Fortunately/unfortunately, Ben's company is […]