One thing I love even more than Christmas Eve is Christmas brunch! The kitchen is quiet because everyone in the family is off playing with all the goodies from Santa! That is my peaceful moment! I get to sneak away to start brunch for my whole family. A few years…

Are you as in shock as I am that Christmas is upon us?! It seems to come out of nowhere every year! Like, I know that it's coming...especially once we hit October...but I am never totally prepared! Then, it's here! And I am up to my eyeballs in Christmas wishlists,…

As we wait for the arrival of our new little one, I have been in major nesting mode! Actually, Matt has too! One of the things I always had on my to do list was a bathroom makeover in Ryan's playroom. Don't get me wrong, the bathroom was very pretty…

I have a new home obsession and thought I would share it with you guys today! It has been awhile since I did any "home" postings...not sure why! My home is always a work in progress. I am always doing some kind of DIY or redecorating. Gone are the old…

The holidays are my favorite time of year and I couldn't be happier that they are just around the corner! It is the perfect time to unplug a little, cook up some of your favorite family meals and spend some quality time with the people you love. With such hectic…

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I love everything about the Fourth of July! Not just what it represents for our country but all of the great traditions!!! Americans tend to rally together on July 4th, like no other holiday...celebrating our independence and letting our American flags fly high! Nothing makes me feel more patriotic than…

If you are like me, you dream of big beautiful home herb gardens...tumbling over every potted plant on your patio and creeping out from the edges of all of your flower beds....just waiting to be picked and used at your every whim. That isn't my reality though! Every time I have…

Between Mother's Day...my Mom's birthday AND Ryan's birthday...we have a ton of flowers in our house right now! I have been putting together arrangements, ordering arrangements and setting up for parties for the last week! Sometimes, I feel a bit overwhelmed and wonder if I am doing things right?!  I…

As each new month approaches I realize just how quickly this year seems to be going by... How are we already jumping in to the month of May?? May is a HUGE month for me! Let me make it all about me for a second ok? haha May is my…