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My family and I just got back from a week in Florida. It was the perfect getaway in February and we came back knowing there can’t be too much more winter…right? A girl can dream! We stayed in the Orlando area but were excited to see that Legoland Florida wasn’t too far away and we…
I’ve heard so many stories about families that have been hit hard with the flu bug/colds/stomach bug/you name it this year. Here are a few ways I try to keep my family healthy. 1. Wash Hands. This is just a must. As soon as my kids get home from school or playing with a friend,…
I know a lot of you are experts on getting your kids to help out around the house. But I have to admit, I am not one of those people! This year, our family is trying a new method to get kids on board with chores. It is based on the book Cleaning House :…
This recipe is part of a collaboration as a Wella Bar ambassador. I am not paid for this work but I do occasionally receive free Wella bars to use in my recipes. Our family gives up dessert every January. After the overindulgence in December, it’s a good way to get into better habits each year….
I know we aren’t the only ones trying to kick off the year with healthier habits. We tend to get a little out of control in December so we always start off the new year cutting out sweets and getting back on track. Yep, that includes the kids. In addition to cutting out sweets at…
Now that Christmas has come and gone, I’m ready to start off the new year by organizing my house–starting with my dresser! Things get a bit crazy throughout the year and I like to start off the new year clearing out the old and making room for new–and just having less cluttered space. It seems…
I’m lucky enough to be able to check out all kinds of fun things all year long. I share most of them with you and today I’m sharing a few of my favorite things I’ve reviewed this year. None of these companies have paid for this post in any way–I’m just sharing some things I…
It’s not every day I use the word favorite. But when I find a gift that seems to be a hit with everyone, I have to share. Admittedly, I’ve shared Nora Fleming with you many times (here, here and here–along with My Favorite Things posts), but sometimes it’s worth revisiting a favorite! If you haven’t seen…
Christmas is coming SOON! We’re within 2 weeks now (and I’m still not done shopping yet–anyone else with me?) So I’m giving you a little rundown with 4 gift ideas for 4 different types of kid! Hopefully you can cross a few kiddos off your list! 1. The gamer. Okay, okay, so I’m not talking…
Here in Michigan, it looks like today is the last nice day for possibly a very long time. Which means we like to stock up on inside activities this time of year. We have a few tried and true toys that our kids keep coming back to, but if I really want to get them…
Here in Michigan, winter is. well, mostly here. Mornings start out cold, some days get quite a bit warmer, some days stay cold. It’s hard to know how to dress! I’m not quite to down coats and hats and mittens, but I need something warm, too! I recently got this sweater from Zoozie LA and…
Like most of us, I like to get dressed up on occasion, especially for some fancier holiday parties. But my everyday style is definitely casual. I’ve had my eye on Chloe and Isabel for quite a while for all of their gorgeous jewelry. But I’ve also found some everyday casual items that I could not…