How to Hang a Gallery Wall in 6 Easy Steps
I’ve been accumulating random pieces of artwork for C’s nursery since before he was born. And by accumulating I mean that when I walk by a cute wall-hanging in a store or see some frames in the perfect...
View ArticleSunday Snapshot: Not Tired
Hello, friends! I hope you all had a great weekend! One of my goals for this online space of mine is to get into the habit of blogging regularly, so I’m starting with a weekly photo. Nothing too...
View ArticleSunday Snapshot: It’s Raining, It’s Pouring
In actuality, this Sunday Snapshot isn’t the greatest image. It’s not even close to being sharp, it’s not exposed correctly, it’s a little grainy. It’s one I would delete from my camera along with...
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A Farewell to Summer And a warm welcome to fall! That’s a literal warm welcome because it’s now a week and a half into the new season, even though these Texas temperatures say otherwise. It is cooling...
View ArticleSunday Snapshot: Baby’s First Haircut
This “baby’s first” was really hard for me. I absolutely was not ready for it. This is one of those times when I think it would be easier to have a little girl because you don’t have to worry about a...
View ArticleFall Pumpkin Patch Felt Board
I gushed in our summer recap that it was cooling off and the high temperatures here had dropped down to the 80s, but I spoke too soon. Our hot Texas summer keeps dragging on into fall, and it’s 99...
View ArticleSunday Snapshot: Perfectly Fall
We broke out the long sleeves and pants today for the first time this season. Hooray! I woke up freezing this morning and felt so excited about it that I switched from the A/C to the heater and then...
View ArticleEcocentric Mom Box Review
October 2015 Mom & Baby Box Having a baby prompted a lifestyle change for me. I admit that long before I was pregnant, I didn’t care to the level I do now about eating healthy and using natural...
View ArticleThanksgiving Handprint Turkey Hat
I loved arts and crafts in grade school, and having a child makes me feel nostalgic for all the great ones I did when I was a little girl. If you’re looking for a fun Thanksgiving craft for kids,...
View Article28 Rainy Day Activities for Kids
Being stuck inside on a rainy day doesn’t have to be boring. Today I’m sharing my favorite activities for kids when bad weather keeps you indoors. I’m linking up with some other great mom bloggers who...
View Article1-Year Blogiversary + Giveaway!
To celebrate the first anniversary of my blog and to say thanks to everyone who visits my little space here on the regular, I put together a giveaway of some of my favorite things. But first, a great...
View ArticleBaby Update: Through 18 Months
I’m picking up where I left off in my last baby update to share some highlights of the past little while. I thought I would stop writing these after C turned 1, but I had already started a 14/15-month...
View ArticleSunday Snapshot: The Time We Stumbled Upon a Christmas Card
A weekend of heavy rain and flooding kept us from venturing outdoors in the cold, wet weather to experience our local tree-lighting festival this year. We had so much fun last year that it was a bummer...
View ArticleA Mammoth Debut at the Perot Museum + Giveaway!
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science recently invited me to attend its annual Holiday Family Blogger Day, and I was thrilled for the chance to get a sneak peek of all the new holiday happenings at...
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Year-End Wrap-Up I took an extended (and much-needed!) break from work and blogging for Christmas and the New Year, but I’ve been back to work for about a week or so now and feeling refreshed. OK, that...
View ArticleEcocentric Mom Box Review
December 2015 Mom & Baby Box I was so impressed with my first Mom & Baby Box that when Ecocentric Mom asked me if I would like to receive another one to discover some new eco-friendly products,...
View ArticleSunday Snapshot: A Hug for Winnie the Pooh
Here I am planning out and dreaming about our next Disney experience, and I realized that I only shared one (ONE!) photo of our day at Disneyland, which makes me a little sad because one of my favorite...
View ArticleHow to Take Your Child’s Passport Photo
Traveling abroad is expensive (though certainly worth it—even with kids in tow!), so cutting down on travel costs where you can is a must. While you can’t save money on those pricey passport...
View ArticleSt. Patrick’s Day Handprint Rainbow Art
My almost-2-year-old (gasp!) toddler has been all about his colors lately, naming them on various objects as we go about our day. With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, I thought, what better way to foster...
View ArticleSunday Snapshot: Parisian Vibes
We celebrated my son’s second birthday last weekend with a Paris-themed party, complete with Eiffel Tower-shaped cookies and plenty of the delicious food and pastries France is known for. This little...
View ArticleEcocentric Mom Box Review
March 2016 Mom & Baby Box It’s Earth Day, which makes it the perfect time to share with you the special-edition Ecocentric Mom box I received celebrating 1% for the Planet. If you aren’t familiar...
View ArticleSand Writing + More Learning Games for Kids
We just got back from a beach vacation, and one of my 2-year-old’s favorite things to do was scour the sand for seashells the tide washed up on the shore. He gathered up a nice little collection that...
View ArticleFirst Day of School, Ever!
Well hey there! Remember me? I know I’ve been terribly MIA from the blog, but I’m back and will try to play catch up as best I can, though I’m so incredibly behind now. Hopefully you’ve caught some...
View ArticleAutumn at the Arboretum + Halloween Highlights
The Dallas Arboretum is the best come fall. Especially being that, here in Texas, fall weather comes late—long after the first pumpkin sightings at the grocery store and the PSL is back in season at...
View ArticleTake Stunning Bluebonnet Photos With These 10 Tips
Did you know there’s a special day dedicated to celebrating the wildflowers of Texas? No? Well surprise, today’s that day! April 24 is Texas State Wildflower Day, and no wildflower is more recognized...
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