Family life

Springtime is always a favorite. It’s the season of rebirth. I adore all the flowers of spring, but especially the ones that are easiest to care more. *wink* My great-grandmother …

When a touring musical spends more than a week in a city, you know that it’s a popular show. Waitress is that type of musical. The Waitress musical is definitely …

I’m a big fan of my mom’s fairy pudding recipe, but I’m also a big fan of gluten free dessert because that’s where I’m at in life. Fingers still crossed …

St. Louis is known for many things. The Arch, Cardinals, Blues and Mississippi River just to name a few. But St. Louis is also famous for food. Some really, really …

Spring is right around the corner! At least it feels like it is anyway. This morning I put on my spring shoes and skipped around with a true spring in …

I’ve loved the farmhouse look long before Fixer Upper even became super popular. Probably because it reminds me of home. For as long as I can remember, my mom has …

Last week I created the easiest tablescape in our dining room. It’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and the kids loved coming home from school and investigating the new holiday …

When it comes to comes to decorating for the Irish holiday, this girl likes to honor her ancestry. It’s a fun holiday to decorate for, too! This year I decided …

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 …

The Fox Theatre is celebrating 90 years here in St. Louis and it’s quite the milestone to reach. Our fine theatre has went through a few changes over the years. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Last week I worked with Words on Wood STL by inviting other area bloggers to attend a sign painting party. I first heard about this unique DIY workshop a few …

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 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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …