We’re smack dab in the middle of that winter grind that seems to last for-ev-errrr (read in sandlot voice). Some days we leave the house for errands and activities, other days are a welcome break that involve…
WE WENT SKIING + A LOVE NOTE TO SNOW MOMS
We went skiing as a family last week which has been a dream of mine for the longest time so needless to say I’m an extra happy girl as I scroll through pics and write…
OUR FAVORITE AMAZON PURCHASES IN 2018
One of my goals for 2019 is to be more thoughtful about how I spend money and while I’ve made a few changes lately (baby steps!), I don’t see myself quitting on amazon prime anytime…
OOTW: WHAT TO WEAR WHILE WAITING ON SPRING
It’s pretty obvious by these pics that we’re still living in a winter wonderland (Christmas music has even made it’s way back into the rotation) but my heart (and body temperature) are craving spring so…
SCENES FROM OUR WINTER WEEKEND (SO FAR) + A FAMILY UPDATE
Yay Presidents day! Happy to say we still have a couple days left of the weekend (woot!) but I wanted to stop in with a little family update and a few random pics from Saturday…
RAISING LOVING SIBLINGS
I feel overly obligated to start by saying I don’t have the whole “loving siblings” thing figured out and that if having 5 kids has taught me anything it’s that they’re all different with varying…
THINGS WE LOVE: SUNDAYS SPENT AT HOME + ANIMAL CHAT BY BRIGHTER FUN
Hoping you’re not over all our food and kitchen related posts and images, lol. Guess it’s where and how we spend most of our time during the colder months… working on our winter bods of…
WEEKLY MEAL PLAN, FEBRUARY WK 2
(image from our snowman marshmallow recipe from last week!) We’re still hunkered down and enjoying snow days here in the PNW! The kids went to school one day last week and are home again today…
MINI MAKERS: HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOW SNOWMEN
Whatever your personal feelings are about marshmallows I urge you to set them aside and try this recipe asap! They taste like sweet, fluffy clouds and are the perfect addition to a winter hot cocoa…
MAKING FITNESS A PRIORITY + WHY I WORKOUT
I used to workout because I wanted to stay a certain size, see a certain number on the scale and flatten out as many lumps and dimples as possible. As I’ve gotten older and had…
WEEKLY MEAL PLAN, FEBRUARY WK 1
Ohhhh, I have a good and easy week of meals for you guys! Planned everything with busy evenings, snow days (yay!), big flavors and healthy immune systems in mind. Hope it makes your week a…