Browsing Category : everyday Living

MOW-sey on over: 2nd Birthday Party


Last month we threw Lix a second birthday party revolving around his most prized possession & favorite activity, his lawnmower!  It is the first thing he asks to do when he wakes up, he requires us to put it in the trunk when going on outings, and stops him dead in his tracks when he hears one.  For these very…

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My Top Prime Day picks!


It’s officially Prime day, what a great chance to get some amazing deals!  Below see my top picks, I will add as more items go on sale throughout the day!  If your not a member, don’t forget you can sign for a free 30 day trial! Love a good classic comeback, these sneaks are great. An absolute closet staple! I have…

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Family photos: tips on making them a success!


Last weekend we had the pleasure of getting our family photos captured by the talented Courtney Mezger, a Syracuse based lifestyle photographer.  Family photos are something you will cherish forever, and are such a joy to look back on.  When doing family portraits there is a lot to consider; choosing a photographer, location, outfits, what to bring etc.  Between picking…

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Microblading: everything you need to know!


Fresh out of the microblading process I am here to tell you all about my experience, and what you need to know!  Microblading is something that I have considered doing for a while as naturally I have extremely light blonde eyebrows.  Microblading is a freehand semi-permanent tattoo using a microblade to create hair-like strokes.  It lasts anywhere from 1-3 years,…

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Why I’m lovin’ RAW SUGAR Living


This post was kindly sponsored by RAW SUGAR, however all thoughts and opinions are my own.  Thank you for continuing to support the brands that support me! Slowly but surely, I have been trying to make the products we use in our household more natural and safe for the family.  It started when I had children, naturally only wanting the best for…

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Guest Room Reveal


I finally got around to completing our guest room, and let’s just say I find myself going to hang out in there all the time!  It has been on my to do list for some time now and it feels so good to have it completed. My goal was to make it a both a retreat, and a “home alway…

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Dreamy Toddler Room


It feels like just yesterday that I was pregnant, in Baltimore, putting together Elin’s nursery.  I kept it bright and dreamy with hints of pale pink and gold accents.  The very first item I bought for her room was a precious little white bohemian elephant, this is a piece I will always keep in her room as it has special…

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Flying with Toddlers


Hello friends!  We recently got back from a family vacation in Scottsdale, AZ which I will be doing a post on in the near future!  This was the first time the kids have ever flown!  They have each traveled with us since they were little (we actually left our house for two weeks when Felix was just 2 months old)! …

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Berry Sweet Third Birthday Party


This post contains affiliate links which you can read more about here.  Thank you for supporting the companies I love!   How is it that I have a daughter old enough to tell me what kind of party she wants to have?!?  Over the weekend we celebrated EV with our family and close friends by hosting a Berry Sweet Third…

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Kitchen Renovation


We completed our kitchen renovation seven months ago, which was a little over a year after we moved in.  I love everything about our home, but upon purchasing we knew the kitchen was one area we wanted to make some improvements and changes in.  We spend so much time cooking, baking and hosting that it was an area we really…

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