September is always a crazy good month for us. But this go around is was exceptionally crazy and exceptionally good. I guess that's part of the reason I'm just now getting around to posting about it. We celebrated Labor Day with some ... READ MORE
Making a Difference While You Shop + a Giveaway
It seems that the older I get, the more I enjoy this time of year. My kids are getting to the ages where decorating and celebrating and anticipating are really fun. For me, the build up to a specific holiday is often more exciting than ... READ MORE
The Makings of a Party: Xander’s Woodland, Frightfully-Fun, Friday the 13th Bash
I've been anxiously awaiting the day that I could share Xander's birthday with you. A few weeks prior to his party I was approached by a former coworker who edits a local parent magazine and she was hoping I could help her put together a Halloween ... READ MORE
The Makings of One Party and the Revealings of Another One
My husband's cousin is pregnant with her 4th child. After carrying 2 myself, I have much respect for this woman. I didn't mention that her first 3 are a group of handsome, rough-and-tumble boys. But this go around, Sam and her ... READ MORE
Baby Hanley’s Shower: A Not So “Baby Blue” Affair
Sunday we celebrated my sister-in-law and her little boy who is due to arrive in a few weeks. I talked a bit about my thoughts for the shower and shared the invitation here. It was a really nice afternoon, filled with sweets and treats, ... READ MORE
Thrifting Scores and a Sad Day for Local Fabric Lovers
I cannot believe September is coming to a close already. This month is always intense for us, but this go around was particularly crazy! I look forward to sharing some of the happenings with you in the next week or so. Besides birthdays, ... READ MORE
The Makings of a Party: Baby Hanley’s Shower Invitation
My sister-in-law is pregnant with her second child, and I'm honored to help throw her a little shower to celebrate. The more I think about baby showers, the more I feel that they are really a celebration of the mother more than a celebration of ... READ MORE
A Pre-Pinterest Wedding: The Unconventionally Classic Affair
Phew, what a week it's been! September is a month of celebrating for us, filled with many birthdays and anniversaries. My son's birthday, my birthday, and our anniversary are all within 6 days of each other. Today is Micah and my ... READ MORE
Reader Question: How I’ve Made My Hair Grow
I'm no beauty expert. I don't like spending money on beauty products and I don't really spend much time on myself. I used to wash and straighten my hair every day, use top-of-the-line products, and spend up to 2 hours curling my hair ... READ MORE
Making a Home: Adding Easy and Affordable Houseplants to Your Space
I love a houseplant. Some (my husband) might say I have a problem. Most women throw in a new nail polish or a magazine while getting everything on their list for the week; I throw in a houseplant. Here's how I rationalize it (because I ... READ MORE