I had a puppy growing up. Her name was Patch. My dad bought her from a kid in our neighborhood for $10. Patch was – naturally – covered in patches of colored fur and at only a few weeks old, could stand all four paws on your outstretched hand. It was through her that I fell in love with being… View Post
I can still remember being a kid and coming home from playing outdoors when the streetlights came on. And on those rare occasions when I was allowed to play outside after dark – there was magic in tag, kickball and hide-n-seek. As a little one, you don’t need to be told how to play – you just do. You wake… View Post
With Independence Day right around the corner, I’ve got my mind on all things red, white and blue. Do you have your menu planned? Whether you’re hosting a get-together with friends and family or just want to impress your kids with a fun patriotic snack, today’s post is for you. These easy 4th of July snack ideas are so fun… View Post
I have this bad habit – I find an article of clothing – a summer dress, a perfect chambray (my friend Taylor can show you how to style one three ways!), wedge heels I can’t live without – and I wear them to death. My children have, in fact, said to me, “Didn’t you wear that yesterday?”. Why yes, Master… View Post
Stick with me on this one. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about bothersome behavior I have been witnessing lately and have no intention of throwing a slew of cliches your way and hoping one of them resonates. I don’t like cliches. They are too easy. And we hear them so often, they tend to swim blindly through our… View Post
If you asked my toddler, I’m pretty sure she’d say that pool days are her favorite days. She can splash around for hours, especially when she has her favorite pool toys in tow. And after a little trial and error, we’ve narrowed down the best of the best….from watering cans to beach balls to goggles made for little faces, these… View Post
