Want to make a ballon Garland for your party? I love making these balloon garlands because they are super simple and very cheap but they add a dramatic look to your party decor. ive tried every way imaginable to make a garland but I keep coming back to this technique because it is simple and it works. Other options actually didn’t keep the balloons secure and took double the time. Want to make a garland like the one I made…
A Tropical Luau Birthday Party – Edith turns 4
May 16, 2018
My daughter asked if she could have a pool party birthday this year. That got me thinking. Pineapples, flamingos and all things Hawaii! I wanted to create a sweet and girly tropical luau for my sweet girl and let me tell you I was just excited about creating this party for her as she was to have it. Even though I wanted it to be a luau I didn’t want to take the theme too literal. My goal for this…
A magical unicorn birthday – Edith Turns 3
May 10, 2018
Edith was sure of it. For her third birthday she wanted a unicorn party. I knew that I wanted to make this unicorn birthday special but it was a little tricky. May is always a jampacked month for us so I needed to keep it simple and easy. We decided to go back to the farm from Lucille’s 3rd birthday (read about that HERE). The kids had a blast and it was so easy for us not having it…
I was recently asked by my friend Johanna of Laurel Box if I could share my miscarriage story for her Motherhood: Rewritten project. If you haven’t heard of this project or had a chance to read it I would encourage you to make time for this beautiful series of stories. Just like the name implies this project showcases the different definitions of motherhood. Motherhood: Rewritten are stories for support and encouragement, from women who have lived Mother’s Day outside what…
5 tips to make toddler bath time a breeze
April 27, 2018
Bath time in my house used to be a pretty daunting task. Wrangling three toddlers who were all going in different directions isn’t what I normally call fun. I decided it was time to revamp our toddler bath time routine. I recently incorporated some new ideas during our bath time and it’s funny how changing a few new things makes such a huge difference. Now I actually look forward to bath time. Now, bath time is a time when I…
Postpartum Hair Care
April 18, 2018
I don’t know what it is, but having babies (3 in 3.5 years for me) has completely changed my hair, and not for the better. Postpartum hair can be such a challenge and its something I have struggled with for years. That was before I found a routine that worked for me and has seriously transformed my hair. Goodbye ugly postpartum hair. First I want to start off with a before picture. So you can get an idea of…
Visiting Austin – A Family Travel Guide
April 15, 2018
The five of us just got back from our Austin trip and that was definitely a trip to be remembered. It was an amazing 7 days filled good eats and plenty of adventures. I put together this Austin family travel guide so I can remember where all the good stuff is for my next visit and more importantly for you. To make your next family trip that much easier. We spent most of the time in the city limits…
Austin Mural Guide
April 15, 2018
One of our goals on our recent trip to Austin was to find our favorite Austin mural. The girls has I had a blast searching the street art of the fun city. If you want to get the perfect snapshot with your family then this is the post for you. Here are a few of our favorites. Greetings from Austin mural 1720 S 1st St. Right next to Roudhouse Relics. This is the more popular Austin mural and you…
The Cutest Swimsuits for Toddler Girls
March 19, 2018
Every year for Easter I pick a few swimsuits for my girls. In Florida, April is the start of swimming season (so it’s not an official thing but it is the time of year our family starts spending more time in the pool or at the beach). I had such a hard time putting together a list of my favorite suits this year. My usual go-tos didn’t have a great selection so I was left stumped on what…
Little Girl Easter Basket Ideas
March 11, 2018
I have been scouring the internet high and low to find the perfect items for my girls Easter basket. I keep a pretty consistent theme when it comes to Easter baskets. Here in Florida April is the start of our warmer weather. Ok, who am I kidding, it’s always warm in Florida. What I mean is April is when we start to spend warm days outside in the sun, by the pool and at the beach. So it makes complete…