As I am typing this I am sitting here with my 12 week old baby girl happily watching me. I did it. I survived the newborn stage, and I feel like I am finally coming out of that new mom fog. The new mom fog that no one really prepares you for. I am inRead More
Gal Pal Gift Ideas – Part 1
In the past, I would always struggle with my friends birthdays. Over the years I started to plan ahead and really do some research to find unique or cute gifts that can be appreciated by my gal pals that I love. I have learned something that always makes gift buying easier is to buy somethingRead More
Hilton Waikoloa Village
This last summer we spent 7 days at Hilton’s Waikoloa Village Resort. When I say “WE” I am talking my husband, our 3 kids, grandma, uncle, and my 7 month pregnant self. It was a great time had by all, and wonderful memories were made. By the end of the 7 days I felt likeRead More
Lemon Berry 4 Ingredient Cookies
There is a part of me that is OCD when it comes to the kitchen. (My husband is going to be so confused when he reads that line.) There are plenty of times that I will go to bed with dishes in the sink, just out of sheer exhaustion from the day. I don’t evenRead More
Teaching Online From Home!
A few years ago, after having my third baby, I was itching for something to do. Don’t get me wrong, being a stay at home mom is great! I love taking care of my kids, and getting to spend time with them everyday. By I was longing to make money, or do some kind ofRead More
Simple Fireplace Remodel
When we moved into our new home, I knew that one of the first things I wanted to tackle was the fireplace in the family room. It is a gas fireplace that is flush against the wall. I grew up with an actual wood burning fireplace, so the fact that this was only gas hadRead More
DIY Kids Candy Land Halloween Costumes
I am almost positive about one thing; my days of coordinating my kids halloween costumes are coming to an end. The three oldest kids are starting to have opinions about what they wear on October 31st, which is kind of a bummer for me. I love matching the kids costumes, and trying to come upRead More
Easy Farm House Christmas Tree!
When I was first married, I dreamed of having a designer looking Christmas tree. I remember seeing a beautifully decked out Christmas tree at a local home show and wondering how on earth I would ever afford a Christmas tree that had SO MANY items on it. I noted that the tree was so fullRead More