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5 favorite summer essentials

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Mabel’s Labels. I received a voucher to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. It’s that time, once again, when beach trips, day camps, sports practices and days at the pool fill the calendar. It’s …

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hallmark cards + easy floral arranging tips

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SendSmiles #CollectiveBias I think it’s safe to say, even without knowing you, that you’re a busy person. I know I am. My days are filled with kids and family and work and meal planning and playdates, etc. Depending …

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my favorite spring cleaning tip {featuring Bona}

No matter what the temperature outside currently is, the fact is indisputable, Spring is right around the corner! And that, of course, means warmer weather, blooming flowers, longer days and, of course, spring cleaning. I decided that this year, instead of tackling a couple dozen smaller (and less impactful) cleaning projects, I would focus on …

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How to Use Essential Oils in Crafts and DIY Projects

Essential oils are beneficial, versatile and smell great! Sharing how to use essential oils in crafts and DIY projects. Make soap, lip balms and glosses, bath products and more to gift, sell, or use yourself! Essential oils–they’re the new must-haves for all things health and wellness, and they’re currently going through a major surge in popularity. …

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healthy eating with pistachios

The New Year is here and there’s no better time to refocus on healthy, attainable eating habits to make 2015 your best year yet. Today, I hope to inspire your healthy eating goals by sharing one of my favorite new and satisfying snack pairings, featuring everyone’s favorite Skinny Nut™-pistachios! Pistachios, a top food trend for 2015 and …

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must-have holiday books {and more!} to give {and get!}

Tinkerlabk-A Hands On Guide for Little Inventors The Artful Parent Paper to Petal Chalkboard Tape (I posted about this over the weekend, but wanted to repost! A couple people have asked what to use this for, and I directed them to my duct tape wreath-wouldn’t it be spectacular with chalkboard leaves!?) Dry Erase Tape–NEW item and …

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how to get your home ready for the holidays {two easy tips}

Many thanks to Bona for sponsoring today’s story and encouraging me to making my hardwood floors shine!  Somewhere along the way, we’ve been conditioned to think that having a festive and sparkling home for the holidays is an unattainable goal. That no matter what we do, it just isn’t going to happen. This is doubly …

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throw a wine tasting party with kenwood vineyards {and free printable}

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Kenwood Vineyards. I received product samples and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. The holidays are quickly approaching (anyone else wondering where the first half of November went?), and, to me, that means good eats, time with loved ones, and …

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home inspiration {kitchens by sarah richardson}

You all know by now how much I love the style of Sarah Richardson; I’ve shared posts on her awesomeness here, here, and here. So you can imagine my excitement when I heard she was writing a book…   Sarah’s style is colorful, livable, and layered, and I honestly cannot wait to get my hands on this gem. …

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