Every year on January 18th I take one picture every hour from the moment I wake up until I go to bed that night. I end up taking pictures of the ordinary – supper prep, cranky kids, trips the library, a cup of coffee, my computer screen. These ordinary pictures are actually quite extraordinary. They are my everyday. They are my here and my now. They are a day in my life. I’ve given myself an amazing gift to be able to look back at a typical day from the past years and see the changes from year to year. The gift of being able to see the extraordinary in my everyday routine because the truth is simple: today’s routine will not be the same … [Read more...]
My Curly Hair Routine
In the last 7 years, I have transitioned from straightening my hair to leaving my hair naturally curly. It started mostly out of connivence since straightening my hair took so much time. However, as I got better at taking care of my curls and improved my curly hair routine, I started to truly apperciate my natural hair. Slowly I learned what types of products are best for curly hair, and how to make the most out of my curls while cutting down on frizz. I am not an expert, but I have come a long way. My Curly Hair Routine This is the shampoo and conditioner that I use. It is about $10 per bottle. All products will be linked at the end … [Read more...]
Adorable and Affordable Owl Birthday Party
Grace turned 8 last year, and we celebrated with an adorable and affordable owl birthday party. (I am a little behind on sharing our birthday party fun here on the blog.) Birthday parties in our house are always land somewhere in between “Pinterest Perfect” and “Minimalist Fun.” I want our parties to have fun decorations, but I don’t want them to take a lot of time or cost a lot of money. This party definitely took more work than other parties I have put together. There were a few time consuming decorations that I made, but they were not hard to create. They just required some time. Thankfully, the decorations were still very affordable. … [Read more...]
My Frustrating Stitch Fix Experience
My first Stitch Fix box was a lot of fun. However, this second box was a frustrating Stitch Fix experience. This post is not sponsored by Stitch Fix, but it does contain affiliate links. If you schedule through my link I’ll earn a commission at no cost to you. If you can't tell from the title, all opinions are my own. I want you to have the BEST Stitch Fix experience possible, which is why I'm sharing this frustrating Stitch Fix experience with you. What is Stitch Fix? Stitch Fix is a personalized, at-home shopping experience. After filling out your Stitch Fix profile, a real life stylist will ship you a box of 5 items (jewelry, … [Read more...]
Outside The Box Chore List Ideas {free printable}
I used to feel guilty because my kids don't have a lot of daily chores. Then I started making chore lists for the kids on Saturdays like my mom used to do. Saturday chore lists are magical. Grace and Noah have fully embraced them, and I have learned (once again) that I need to find systems that work for me rather than copying what others do. Of course there are things that need to be done more often than once a week. Making Saturday chore lists for my kids does not mean that they aren't helpful throughout the week, but the Saturdays we make an extra effort to get some things done. The key to success with my Saturday chore lists … [Read more...]
20 Christian Easter Basket Ideas
Looking to add some extra meaning to your kids' Easter baskets this year? Here are 20 Christian Easter basket gift ideas that will remind your children that Easter is about more than jelly beans and chocolate bunnies. This post contains affiliate links. 20 Christian Easter Basket Ideas for ages 0 to Teens Loved 1 John 4:9 Bodysuit (newborn to 24 months) Bible Verse Organic Swaddle Blanket (newborn to 6 months) - I own a similar blanket from the company Modern Burlap. It was one of my favorite baby gifts with Isaac. I plan to hang it on the wall of his nursery. The Story of Easter Board Book (ages 0-3) Fisher Price Little People Noah's … [Read more...]
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