Family life

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 …

A few weeks ago we took a little family travel weekend to Santa Claus, Indiana. (You can read more about our trip and what took us there HERE.) It was …

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. …

If you follow me on Instagram then you know that a few weekends ago our family got out of town! We went on a little adventure over to Santa Claus, …

Father’s Day is on Sunday so if you haven’t shopped yet then you are probably starting to stress. You might even be stressing because you have no idea what Father’s …

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 …

Stainless steel appliances and kids are not a good match. Seriously. Our kitchen is full of stainless and the refrigerator is constantly covered in little finger prints! When it comes …

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 …

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 …

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’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 …

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 …

School is now back in session and I was actually involved in a big back to school secret over the summer! Several months ago another St. Louis mom blogger, Melissa …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

If you liked the lemon cake recipe that I shared a little while ago then I’d be willing to bet that you will also like this gluten free Funfetti blueberry …

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 …

Mirrors are often known as the aspirin of good feng shui, and when used smartly and properly, they can work wonders in bring good positive energy into your home. In …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

When it comes to finding infant Easter outfits you don’t have to look all over the place. Especially since there are tons of options online. My favorite place to shop …

The Alice in Wonderland printables from a few years back were so popular that I decided to bring you some more from through the looking glass. This printable Cheshire Cat …

My kids absolutely love to make crafts. I love the crafts to be simple with very little mess. Doesn’t every mom want that? And little hands need the craft projects …

The Pinewood Derby has come and gone. It was a well planned out event and all involved had a dandy time. Our family even had quality bonding time making cars …

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 …

It’s that time of year. The time of year to start shopping for Easter clothing for the entire family. Have you already started shopping? No? I know life is so …

I’ve long been a fan of the refreshing Branson theme park in the Ozarks but never before been to the Silver Dollar City Christmas lights. It’s a refreshing place because …

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. …

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 …

When it comes to Valentine’s Day cards unique design is always the way to go. Kids just love giving out a fun Valentine with a special surprise or small toy …

With Halloween coming up I’ve had something on my mind. Something that I haven’t really thought about until now. So I going to share with you this thought with all …

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 …

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 …

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 …

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #HolidayMealSolutions #CollectiveBias – Gluten Free Instant Pot Round Steak Recipe Winter weather …

Yesterday my family and I experienced something all new to us. We had never before been to Monster Jam and honestly did not know what to expect. Our press/media passes …

Her name is Anastasia Corina.  She’s a ginger with blue eyes.  My daughter loves her and she was my first Cabbage Patch Kid.  As I grew up my mom kept …