Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, and I must say, it was fabulous!!!! This is one holiday that I truly do not think you need to spend a ton of money on and still have the day be super special. Typically, Bradley and I cook on Valentine’s Day because it is much cheaper and it is something […]
Let The 1st Birthday Party Planning Begin!!
I have a confession….I LOVE to throw a party! I used to host them all of the time, but I have definitely slowed down since little Miss Madeline made her debut last May. :o) However, Mommy is back and ready to start planning again. Yay!!! Although Madeline’s first birthday isn’t until May, it hasn’t stopped me […]
Cute Cookies You Can Make Yourself!!!!
Madeline is getting ready to be baptized on March 5th, and I am planning on hosting a luncheon (post here) at our home following the ceremony. I have been looking on Pinterest lately to figure out what all I want to do for her big day, and I love all of the beautiful cross cookies. I […]
My Top Tip For Going To The Grocery Store With A Child
A very wise mommy told me about this one, and I want to pass the information to you. When you are at the grocery store with your child, make sure and park your car near or beside the cart return!!! If you do not, then it will make your life VERY difficult when you are unloading groceries, taking […]
A Baby New Year’s Eve Party!!!
One of my good friends decided that people with children should be able to have fun too on New Year’s Eve, so she decided to host a “Baby New Year’s Eve” party. YAY!!! I have to say, this was such a cute idea. It started very early (I believe we got there around 5:30pm), and […]
Starting Christmas Traditions With Children
Just as I did the pink pumpkin for Madeline’s room during the month of October (you can read about it HERE), I really wanted to decorate her room for Christmas too! I found the cutest mint green Christmas tree at the At Home store (formerly Garden Ridge) with iridescent limbs. The tree is about four […]
Start A Family Ornament Tree…..
I recently started a new tradition in our house, which I am super excited about. I have decided to have a Christmas tree that is dedicated entirely to our family. I purchased several personalized ornaments at a local craft fair this year for our “family tree,” and I plan to do so over the next few […]
Cookie Decorating Playdate Time!!!
A great tradition that was started this year by a good friend of mine was to host a children’s cookie exchange. This was a fantastic idea because it is something that is fun for kids and adults of all ages. Since we are all currently in the baby phase, the mommas obviously did most/all of the cooking […]
Organizing Your Home For Baby’s Arrival
For those who know me, you know that I am an extremely organized person. My mother loves to tell people about when I was little, I was obsessed with little storage boxes. While most kids begged their parents to take them to the toy section, I used to plead for them to take me to […]
Holiday Car Travel Tips With A Baby
Greetings! As you know, this is the crazy time of year where we start traveling all of the time. Bradley and I managed to not have to go on any long travel trips with our munchkin for the first five months, but we are finally to the point where we are ready. I have to […]