We're finishing the process of putting together a big girl bedroom for our little miss, so today I'm sharing the mood board and some of my thoughts about this new big girl room! When we moved back into the house after our big renovation, we thought we would be finishing some inside details in the near future. (Things like window seats, built ins, etc. that weren't able to be completed before our move in.) That turned into waiting until Spring, which obviously turned into waiting indefinitely …
Vanilla Bean Scones
I love love the vanilla bean scones at Starbucks. Recently I was craving one but knew I wasn’t going to make it out to the drive thru (still trying to figure out how to manage 2 little ones on my own!), so I looked for a good recipe to make them at home. I’ve now made them 3 times! They’re so so good and one batch lasts a long time. E loves helping me make them, too! Her job is the frosting, using our pastry brush. (I tweaked the recipe a bit, but this is the …
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Reader Favorites This Month
I always like looking at "reader favorite" posts from other bloggers, so today I'm sharing what items I've posted about this month that you all are really enjoying! These are the top 4 reader favorite items this month, based on what you're buying and asking about: Your favorite things this monthOutdoor cafe lights It's not a huge surprise that anything home-related ends up on the list during a normal summer, so it's even less of a surprise for this summer. These outdoor lights are great into …
Personalized Notebooks + Letters to my Kids
I loved putting together E’s baby book once she was born! But once I filled in the first year pages there wasn’t much space to add in detail. I decided to get personalized notebooks to keep track of the little notes I have kept in my phone about her (and the new baby, too!). Sometimes I’ll write something funny that happened that day, or something memorable. Maybe it's something new learned. It doesn't just have to be a major milestone! There are so many great places to buy …
Pool Safety with a Toddler
We have had a pool for about 10 years, and I never thought much about extra safety beyond fencing - until E became a water bug. Since starting swim classes about a year ago, E got a lot more comfortable in a pool. Now she LOVES the water. E’s tutu swimsuit is by this brand We were concerned about having an open pool + a very active toddler + a new baby, so we did a lot of research on pool safety. Here’s how we approach pool safety with a …
