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When I hear modern kitchen, I instantly think updated gathering place of the home with all the top of the line appliances. The kitchen is the center of most homes …

Recently the family and I were invited out to a special reception showcasing the works of MC Escher. The place? World Chess Hall of Fame in the Central West End. …

I cannot even begin to fathom that it’s already AUGUST. Where did July seriously go? Summer vacation is coming to a close and parents everywhere have a lot on their …

This year has sure been a hot one. That always seems to be the case here in St. Louis. We have the humidity so it makes the temperatures seem even …

If you follow me on social media then I’m sure you have noticed that I have been spending a lot of time pool side. It’s summer time, the kids are …

Summer is finally here! It’s hard to believe that we are only a few days in, because it has felt like summer has already been around for weeks and weeks. …

It’s summer break and with that comes family vacations. We tend to do a ton of road trips this time of year. Next month will be one long road trip …

Father’s Day 2019 is only one week away. It will be here before you know it. If you haven’t yet picked up a gift for dad then this is definitely …

You all know that I enjoy creating printables and then passing them onto you. For free of course. One of my favorite free printables is still the Disney inspired Alice …

School is out for the summer! At our house we are all about summer reading. Especially since the St. Louis County Library has the best summer reading program. My kids …

We are just 20 days away from Halloween! It’s crunch time. If you haven’t gotten the costumes yet then now is the time to really get thinking about what the …

It’s that time of the year. Prom season is on its way. If you just happen to be on the look out for modest prom dresses then this post is …

This week the internet went crazy over the DIY backyard guest house. So crazy in fact that the kit keeps selling out. The Allwood Solvalla is quite the beauty. People …

This shop has been compensated by CollectiveBias, Inc. on behalf of its advertiser, ZonePerfect. #MyLittleWins #CollectiveBias – Starting a fitness regimen is usually part of the new year and using …

I’m all about sisters Easter dresses even though I only have one girl! Read on to hear about our shopping tradition and to see some really great deals. It’s a …

80’s kids unite! BIG news is coming out of this year’s Toy Fair in New York City. You better sit down for this. Those 80’s classic Pound Puppies? They are …

Having a daughter usually means getting to fix her hair and trying out all the cute styles, but that’s not the case in my life. At least not right now …

I’ve heard more than once that it’s really difficult to find older girls Easter dresses. There seems to be tons of adorable dresses for the little girls but size 7 …

Confession time. I know that many people love cooking with gas but I am not one of those people. The thought gives me nightmares. Perhaps the cooking is more even …

When we were housing hunting for our existing home I swore up and down that I didn’t want a stitch of carpet anywhere. I had grown tired of vacuuming our …

I always see these amazing photos of people, food, DIY projects, nails, etc with these gorgeous walls as a back drop. I don’t have amazing walls to have as a …

The temperatures are starting to heat up and that means that swimsuit season is almost here. It’s almost summertime! Many pools have either already opened or will be very soon. …

We all have that something in our yard that we don’t like. Be it a tree that we would like to relocate or front steps that are in need of …

One of my favorite Disney characters has always been Alice. She’s just so inquisitive and much different from those princesses that are found all over the Magic Kingdom. Definitely a …

Pumpkin carving time is upon us!  Have YOU ever used a Disney pumpkin template?  At our house we like to create pumpkin masterpieces.  It’s so dandy and so easy to …

Can you just feel the crispness in the air begin to descend upon us?  You know what that means.  It’s time for FALL!  And before you know it… HALLOWEEN!  My …

The live action version of Beauty and the Beast is open everywhere!!! Can you tell that I’m just too excited about this? The cartoon version has long been a favorite …

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again.  I’m just a modest dressing kinda gal.  Those who know me well know this already but in case you are new …

Another fantastic Dandy Deal is coming at you! It’s so fun finding these great sale prices for you, so I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do. …

Do you have an AG fan at your house? We definitely have one at ours. I was a fan myself as a child. Okay I still am. I had one …

One of the Easter traditions in our family has to do with the Easter apparel that the kids wear. My parents always buy special Easter clothing for their grandchildren. It’s …

Do you have a cruise for Spring Break?  How about a US beach trip coming up?  Even though it’s not quite summer the temperatures are heating up and swim season …

I’m so excited to share this post with you on how to make an easy DIY teepee! (Also called a tipi.)  Each year for Christmas I try to make my …

The time for holiday gift giving is quickly approaching.  As in you only have 16 days until Christmas Eve! If you have a kid gamer on your list then you’ll …

If you follow me on Instagram then you probably have noticed that I spend a great deal of time at the ice rink.  Naturally I would know just a bit …

My daughter loves unicorns. My niece loves them, too. In fact my mom let me in on a little secret that it’s a unicorn Christmas at the grandparent’s house this …