Oh, 2016. What a whirlwind. Everyone is saying you’ve been a terrible year, and in some respects I guess that’s true. But for me and my family, 2016 has been a year of blessings. This year we announced my pregnancy, and in June we brought home our second daughter – Frances Belle. No other child could […]
32 | October 2016 Stitch Fix Review
Want to learn more about Stitch Fix? Start at the beginning for all the details, and then follow my experience so far! — I didn’t blog about my last Stitch Fix, because I was too lazy to get myself ready for photos. That was a mistake, because it was by far the best Fix I […]
30 | August 2016 Stitch Fix Review
Want to learn more about Stitch Fix? Start at the beginning for all the details, and then follow my experience so far! — I think I confused Stitch Fix. You see, in my stylist note I asked for transitional fall pieces. It will be cold here in the Midwest before we know it, so I […]
Newborn Favorites From A Second-Time Mom
Guys, I could go on for hours about my favorite newborn things. So today, I just have to share the top five things I’m loving for baby Frances right now. Even though there are less than three years between my girls, I am always shocked at the “new” baby products I discover. Like, where […]
29 | July 2016 Stitch Fix Review
Want to learn more about Stitch Fix? Start at the beginning for all the details, and then follow my boxes so far! This is my 29th Stitch Fix. Dorothy is 33 months old. She is pretty much a supermodel in toddler potty training fashion. Coincidence? I think not. For this Fix, I had a few specific requests: I loved the […]
Do you suppose she’s a wildflower? | Minted Stationary
“What kind of garden do you come from?” “Oh, I don’t come from a garden.” “Do you suppose she’s a wildflower?” – Alice in Wonderland Babies are in bloom around here, friends. Between snuggly cuddles from my Frances, I’m co-hosting a family baby shower for my dear cousin. It seems like it was just yesterday that […]
Cinderella Nursery Tour + $150 Minted Giveaway!
It’s a big day here on the blog! Our littlest princess is scheduled to arrive in shortly over eight weeks, and her nursery is officially finished. I’m so excited to share it with you! Last summer, I started Operation Big Girl Room. When we moved to this house, I didn’t put much thought into poor Dorothy’s new […]
I Love James Scott | #WhoIsJamesScott + Giveaway!
Love Indy Long Sleeve Hoodie | James Scott Apparel I’m here to profess my Valentine’s Day affections. I love James Scott. But, #WhoIsJamesScott exactly? We’ll get to that. You all know that I’m constantly on the hunt for the next best thing. And when these t-shirts from James Scott Apparel arrived on […]
REVIEW: Blue Apron
We all know about my Betty Crocker skills. Or in this case, my lack thereof. So, obviously, when a friend sent me a free trial code for Blue Apron I had high hopes. No grocery shopping, no measuring, and full-color photo instructions. SENT TO MY HOUSE. Three meals for two people. $60 per week… or […]