A few months ago, Marina and I were laying in my bed cuddling and I asked her what kind of birthday party she wanted to have this year. I threw out a few options including mermaids, rainbows, and unicorns. I thought she would choose mermaid,…
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Things We Love and USE // 05
Read moreThroughout the year, bloggers (myself included) often share gift guides. I tend to like these guides because they give me ideas; introduce me to new brands & products; and frankly, I’m a voyeur — I love to see what other people are buying. However, gift…
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April Snow & Mud & Puddles
Read moreJust a few snaps from the snow storm that hit yesterday, April 2nd, 2018. It was Roman’s first day of spring break and it snowed away. It has truly been the year of the never-ending winter over here. Nothing to do but pull out the…
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☼ HE IS RISEN! ☼ // Easter 2018
Read more“I want to be part of the fellowship of the broken. The fellowship of the broken believe that suffering is a gift He entrusted to us and He can be trusted to make the suffering into a gift. The fellowship of the broken take up…
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How to Dye Easter Eggs Naturally
Read moreWith Easter coming up this weekend, we decided to dye some eggs today. I have been wanting to try my hand at dyeing eggs naturally for a few years now and I was so grateful to finally have the space and opportunity to do it.…
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You can do anything. But you can’t do everything.
Read more“How did I end up here, again?” I asked myself, lying on my back in the emergency room hospital bed a couple of weeks ago. It was the second time in as many years that I found myself in that very position. Recently a friend…
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Home is wherever I’m with you (both).
Read moreThank you GEICO for sponsoring this post. This afternoon my dad came over to install new blinds in my bedroom. Bit by bit, project by project, our beautiful house is turning into a home. I’ve written a little bit about the bouncing around that the…
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Simple, Beautiful Style
Read moreDisclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SchwarzkopfGliss #blissofGliss #CollectiveBias These days I am consumed with work and mom life. My day-to-day look must be simple, but I still like to feel beautiful. I…
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Grand Cascades Lodge: An Overnight Getaway
Read moreHello, friends! I hope that you are well and that your week is off to a beautiful start. On Friday morning, we headed up to Grand Cascades Lodge in Vernon, New Jersey for a little overnight getaway. I’ve been wanting to get away with my…