Two years ago, both of my sisters had plans to eat Thanksgiving with their in-laws. So it was going to be the 5 of us: Tim and I with our little 1-year-old Benson and my mom and dad. Mom and I thought we could dodge a huge cooking and clean-up bullet by convincing the boys…
Snickers Trifle
I remember coming home from trick-or-treating as a kid and sitting on the floor with my siblings as we dumped out our loot. We’d pick out a few of our favorites to eat that night and then we’d put everything in a bowl to have at other times over the next few months. Mysteriously though, somehow…
How to Host a Soup Swap
Growing up, my dad always explained to us that extroverts were people who were energized by being with other people. Introverts? Well, they got energy from having some alone time. He explained this to us because, well, like most families, between the six of us there were some different personalities, different needs… He always…
My Favorite Home Exercise Equipment
I think for a lot of people winter time is when workouts tend to slip. Maybe we don’t push as hard because we are tired from holiday parties and outings. Or maybe we are stuck home when we normally workout outside or at a gym. Or maybe we are just sick of doing the same…
DIY: Scarecrow
So here’s the thing. I hate being scared. I’m all about dressing up and having a good time on Halloween, but you’ll never find me at a haunted house, haunted corn maze, or haunted anything. I’m 25 and if I remember correctly have only been to 2 haunted corn mazes and pretty much hated them…
Candy Corn Cupcakes
Which Halloween candy do you hate the most? About five years ago a poll of candy consumers were asked by a market research firm to name their favorite treat brands.
DIY: Nautical Jar
My sister-in-law Michelle is one of those people that is super crafty and can make just about anything she sees. Yeah, I don’t know what it’s like either. But she is here to share with us one of her recent craft projects that is simple enough that I even did it! I love how versatile it…
Gratitude Photo Scavenger Hunt
Head over to our instagram right now to stay up-to-date on fun, easy holiday ideas! PAUSE: a temporary stop; to linger. Sounds heavenly. Does your life need a pause button? Gratitude gives us reason to pause. This gratitude photo scavenger hunt is a fun way to recognize the small stuff and…