Hello and happy Monday! We’re slowly adjusting to Life With a Newborn around here, and I’m hoping to be back here much more often than I have been as of late. So in that vein, I have a quick and easy tutorial to share with you all today on how to dye clothespins, wooden tags, …

I checked on my friend, the mama who had just dropped her daughter off for her first weekend away. “She’s so strong,” she said, “so determined. I’m having a hard time already.” “You’re brave,” I told her. “That’s where she gets it, from her mama.” “Not me,” was her response. “I don’t feel brave.” Maybe …

After a rather eventful pregnancy, we are thrilled to announce that Eleanor Kate arrived last Thursday afternoon, measuring in at 5 lbs. 3 oz. and 17.75 inches long. She is cuddly, expressive, and absolutely perfect. We are so in love and are having a ball getting to know our little sweetheart. Thank you for all the prayers and …

As a soon-to-be mom of two kids under the age of five (my daughter is due this month!), it goes without saying that a lot of laundry gets done in this household. When I discovered The Honest Company, which is known for safe, natural, and affordable cleaning and baby care products, I was hooked. I’ve …

Hello, sweet readers! I’m here today to share with you a meaningful and personalized gift for all of those upcoming Spring and Summer weddings. Whether you need a wedding gift, a shower gift, or a housewarming gift for the newlyweds, these custom coasters are sure to be treasured by the new couple. I’m going to …

Have a pile of your childrens’ artwork lying around? You’re not alone! In this post, I share ways to use and store your childrens’ precious pieces! Have you got children? Do they bring home page after page of pictures, coloring pages, and other art work? No matter how devoted we are to our children, and …

Hello and Happy Wednesday! First, a quick Baby Girl update-We had a growth ultrasound yesterday (my first since being on bedrest from home!), and Baby Girl measured 3 lbs. 12 oz. (up 9 oz from two weeks ago). This wasn’t a let’s-throw-a-party-and-celebrate kind of gain, but it definitely falls under the “reasonable gain” category, and …

Hello, and Happy Monday, sweet readers! I’m here today to share a tutorial that showed up on Amy’s fabulous blog, Mod Podge Rocks, a couple of months ago. It’s an easy and versatile tutorial for some wall decor that would be perfect in your little one’s nursery or bedroom. It can easily be altered to match …

That’s right! My stenciled china cabinet makeover is featured in this month’s Ladies Home Journal!  It’s also on their site in this Easy Weekend Paint Projects slideshow. Thanks to Royal Design Studios for the awesome stencil and inspiration! This was such a fun project to complete and it’s always exciting to be featured in such a great …

Happy Monday! Just a quick Baby Girl update-I am out of the hospital and currently on at-home bedrest. This is obviously lots of fun for my husband, who adores catering to my every whim:) We are thankful, though, that I can be at home and thankful for every additional week that Baby can cook! I’ll be …

image via california closets {this is a sponsored post written by california closets} It was my close friend Sally’s son’s birthday last week, and I was in a pinch to find the appropriate gesture of appreciation for marine life – in baked sugary form. The now 6-year-old Sam’s party was taking place at the aquarium …

I know it’s been quiet around here lately, and I wanted to take a moment today to let you all know what’s been going on. I am officially on hospital bedrest until our baby girl is born. At our ultrasound appointment on Tuesday, it was found that our baby wasn’t growing at nearly the rate …