DRINK | Summer Sangria
Slice your fruit into circles. Pop them into the freezer to make ice cubes. Our wine gem from Aldi's and my fab find juice jar. A trick I learned from my mom -- mix wine with Fresca half and half --...
View ArticleTried & True | The Honest Co.
I've given my new favorite things a good test run and I wanted to report my findings. Just like the Honest Company's conditioning mist, I'm happy to report that the shampoo + body wash and sunscreen...
View ArticleA Peek At Our Week
Our summer has certainly been fun so far. The best is yet to come though. Kam has been in summer school the month of June and I'm looking forward to more freedom once it ends. July holds a lot in...
View ArticleI Spy Friday
I spy with my little eye...art for a cause, geo fabulousness, vegan chocolate chip scones, and bleach painting at its best. Some more things I spied this week...An honest and helpful post on...
View ArticleMonday Mantra
Gratitude is the key this week. I have so many things to say, but still need some time to process it before I sit to type. Until then... IMAGE || oh my deer
View ArticleEAT | Smoothie Bowls
I've been enjoying this new take on the smoothie. I've been trying to focus mainly on fruits lately after reading this book and a whole lot of great 80/10/10 Instagram inspiration. Smoothies are...
View ArticleAPP Happy
Recently, I mentioned the affects of retouching in our society. Then I realized that in this App Age that nearly every photograph I take gets "retouched" in one way or another. It blows my mind how...
View ArticleA Peek At Our Week
It was intermittently rainy on Sunday and when the drizzles ceased for a bit we quickly headed out to play tennis at the park.We'd been wanting to play for a while, but the heat had kept us away. A...
View ArticleMonday Mantra
Brave by Sara Bareilles on GroovesharkIntention is so difficult for me sometimes. Somehow I seem to get sucked up into old patterns and habits. That's why this book has brought me much needed clarity...
View ArticleREAD | Adore Magazine
I finally caught up on the new issue of Adore Magazine last night and I was immediately drawn to Simone Duckworth's light and airy home. An open floor plan, neutral backdrop, and punches of color with...
View ArticleREAD | Covet Garden
Yesterday I read this. Now, today I read Covet Garden and was totally smitten with the soothing earth tones in the home of interior designer Jenn. I'm always torn between these two palettes. Which do...
View ArticleA Peek At Our Week
Since my last peek was right before the Fourth of July that's where I'll begin this week. We headed to my hometown to spend the four day holiday weekend with my parents. Our day was spent at the lake...
View ArticleI Spy Friday
I spy with my little eye...peach polka perfection, a super easy honeycomb garland, these chairs, and pallet prettiness. Some more things I spied and thought I'd share...A new use for an old...
View ArticleMonday Mantra
This is my every day, all day mantra. These words have been ingrained in my being lately and I repeat them often to keep myself centered. I struggle with controlling my rampant thoughts. My mind...
View ArticleRoad Trip
So speaking of leaving my comfort zone... we're going on a family road trip this Friday. My hubbee is going to San Antonio for two months so he can attend Tech School. The kids and I are super...
View ArticleAre We There Yet? | Road Trip Essentials for Kids
I've put together some things to keep the kiddos busy on our 16 hour road trip. I'm going to keep them hidden and when they are reaching 'freak out' mode I'll pull one out for a surprise. Hopefully...
View ArticleDon't Ask Me, "Are We There Yet?" | Road Trip Essentials for Mommy
Yesterday I shared my road trip essentials for the kiddos and today I thought I'd share a few ofthe things I'll be employing to keep myself sane on our long drive.1. On this trip I'm going to continue...
View ArticleI Spy Friday | Road Trip Edition
By the time you read this I will have left for our vacation. It's the kids' and my first time to Texas and we're looking forward to all of the fun activities in San Antonio. I have always wanted to...
View ArticleIn the Center of It
Center of It by Chris August on GroovesharkWell, hello there. We've been back from our trip for a week now, but I've been at a loss of words ever since. A post with all of our fabulous vacation...
View Articlehard choices & the not so hard
Hurricane by Natalie Grant on GroovesharkAt the beginning of the year, I was deep in the trenches of school. My full load kept me pretty buried in the evenings and along with that came a lot of momma...
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