This post has been sponsored by Ivory, the opinions stated are my own (as always!). My motto for this year has been “quality over quantity.” Last year, I felt inundated by the clutter around me. I knew it was time to purge the excess weighing me down and simplify every aspect of my life. I […]
Heart-Shaped Glasses Valentine (Free Printables)
The big valentine exchange is around the corner. Last year, I had the kids’ valentines ready in January. This year, we were cruising the valentine section in Target a couple days before the big exchange. My daughter had her heart set (pun intended!) on finding heart-shaped glasses. We found them in sets of 16 at […]
Valentine Party Crafts
My daughter had a Galentine’s (Valentine for gal-pals!) themed birthday party this weekend that was filled with fun crafts! Many thanks to Oriental Trading for suppling some of the crafting supplies! The girls were so creative when making bracelets and jewelry/trinket boxes! I used these heart-shaped boxes and spray painted them with gold spray paint. […]
Gluten-Free at Disneyland
A few weeks before we went to Disneyland, I learned from my doctor that I had some food allergies and specifically needed to avoid gluten. My gut reaction (sorry bad mom joke!) was to panic. Don’t get me wrong, eating gluten-free is much easier since many brands offer grain-free alternatives AND people understand the severity […]
Ski Lessons for Kids: Why they are a Must!
Planning a family ski trip? If your kids are interested in skiing or snowboarding, I strongly suggest signing them up for lessons. Last spring, we planned an awesome spring skiing trip to Northstar California. Full disclosure: I am now an ambassador for Northstar, but (as always) the opinions I express are my own! When planning […]










