Fall came early to the Pacific NW this year. With that quick transition I was inspired to start cooking up my favorite fall recipes a little sooner than usual. Each new season brings so many delicious foods to enjoy. Pumpkins, apples, squash, and sweet potatoes are just a few of the fall staples that I…
Trader Joe’s Fall Family Favorites
There are so many things to love about fall. Pumpkin patches, apple farms, the crisp cool air, cozy sweaters, and the arrival of the Trader Joe’s Fall Fearless Flyer. So much goodness packed into 24 pages! For full transparency this post contains affiliate links, meaning, I may earn a small commission if you happen to…
September Routines For Busy Moms
Whoa September, slow down!! Anyone else out there feel like summer came and went in the blink of an eye? And that September has moved equally as fast? My kids didn’t start school until after Labor Day, but it already seems like we have been in school for months. Which means I should probably finish…
Greek Quinoa Salad
With warmer weather comes a craving for lighter meals. Longer days and sunnier skies also signal baseball season in our house, which means I need dinners that are quick and easy. This recipe checks both of those requirements off of my list. If I am being completely honest, quinoa isn’t a kid favorite in my…
Swing Into Spring With Old Navy
Happy Tuesday my friends! We are getting back into the swing of things around here now that spring break is over. Anyone else always feel a bit bittersweet about it ending? Ready to get back into a routine, but already missing the time spent with my family. We took it easy this year and visited…
February Amazon Favorites
Lately Amazon has been my go-to for just about everything. A couple years ago we jumped on the Prime bandwagon and have never looked back. It is such a timesaver when life gets busy! I’ve purchased everything from clothing, to kid snacks, to gift cards, to last minute gifts. Right now we have a DVD…
Top 25 Book Picks for 2019
Last week in my post on Simple and Meaningful Goal Planning For 2019, I talked about how one of my relaxation goals is to spend more time reading books. However, with a three year old who never wants to sleep – she is the rockstar party girl in our house – finding time to wind…
Simple and Meaningful Goal Planning for 2019
Last January I started categorizing my goals for the year. I had never tried this approach before, but it worked so well for me that I am running with it again this year. It is super simple, which is just what this busy mama needs! I basically choose areas of my life I’d like to…
Family Holiday Traditions You Should Start This Year!
Every year I look forward to the special holiday traditions that my family has created. While some traditions are new within the last few years (always good to mix things up a bit, right?), some holiday traditions we have continued since our now twelve year old was a baby. For full transparency this post contains…
The Perfect Cozy Gifts For Girls
Cozy gifts are some of my very favorite gifts to give and receive. I love anything that I can snuggle up in all winter long. Although I am always cold, so you can find me cuddled up in cozy clothes during the summer months too. Darn air conditioning! Below are a few of my current favorite…
