Finding time to relax has become increasingly difficult in today’s fast-paced world. Between work, family responsibilities, and endless screen time, many people are searching for simple activities that help them slow down and reconnect with their creative side. One hobby that has quietly gained popularity over the past few years is coloring. What was once … Read more
Today when I went in to edit a few pictures in PicMonkey, I saw something new and exciting…a Design element with blank canvases! I immediately thought Christmas cards, invitations, and best of all…subway printables! Yay! For those of you who aren’t familiar with PicMonkey, it is an online photo editing program. A lot of the program … Read more
This week, my husband and I had the opportunity to attend a wine and chocolate pairing for the grand opening of See’s Candies at the Tustin Marketplace. When I first got the invite, I was super excited because I LOVE See’s. You already know I have a sweet tooth, but seriously, ever since I can remember, every … Read more
While I was pregnant, I was so preoccupied with everything baby that I took a long hiatus from blogging. I planned on sharing so much of my pregnancy with you and completely dropped the ball! Even though I am no longer pregnant and have had my beautiful baby girl here with me for four months … Read more
While pregnant, I kept reading that I needed a bunch of receiving blankets. However, every time I went to buy them, I couldn’t believe the prices! My mom had bought a pack of Carter’s receiving blankets, and basically, they’re a square of flannel with serged edges…piece of cake to make! I made a ton for … Read more
Babies love tags. Give them a toy/blankie/pillow, etc. they will find the tag and obsess over it. I guess that’s why they make blankies and toys with tags all over them…go figure! As a hoarder of fabric, ribbon, and well, all types of craft supplies, I decided to make a lovie/taggie blankie for Henley. I … Read more
Henley is seven months old now! I seriously can’t believe how fast time is going by. It seems like yesterday she was a newborn: crying, sleeping, eating…eating…and eating. Besides using breastfeeding as a pacifier (guilty), I had to find other ways to soothe Henley. I eventually got the hang of it (mostly) and now, I … Read more
Halloween is my favorite holiday. I love everything about it: candy, dressing up, decorating, trick or treating, and not to mention that Halloween is essentially the kickoff of the entire holiday season. Trick or treating was always my favorite thing to do as a kid, and let me tell you…I trick or treated as long … Read more
A few weeks ago, I was contacted by an up and coming online flower company, The Bouqs, about reviewing their product in exchange for a free bouquet. There is something about having fresh flowers in the house that brightens my day, so obviously I said yes. The Bouqs’ main collection of flowers is the “Volcano Collection”. … Read more
We had quite a few rainy days this week…ugh! I know that here in California we need rain, but I hate it. If it never rained I would be totally fine with that, you know, minus the whole drought aspect. Rainy days are the worst. I hate being cooped up indoors, especially with kiddos around. … Read more