I originally released my comprehensive shopping list of Trader Joe’s must haves a couple years ago and since then, our tried and true favorites have remained but there’s been some new winners added to the list. Whenever I share my trips to Trader Joe’s on Instagram stories, I have requests to share a list of […]
Snack Around the Plate
Snack Around the Plates are always random but today’s SAP is especially random. And FULL! It’s actually extending past its regular format since several random new favorites have other related favorites that are currently on sale. 2020 has affected us all but I have enjoyed directing my energy into new things, working on positive habits, […]
Eliza is ONE! 8 of Our Best Decisions (and a Few Things I Would Have Changed)
This past month, our sweet Eliza Nan turned one year old. I can’t even believe how quickly this past year flew and how I blinked and she was suddenly this tiny person, with all the personality, doing all the things. The blessing she is and the joy she has brought to our family — there […]
10 Things to Purchase & 5 Things to Purge to Start the New Year
In previous years, I’ve spent more time creating organization solutions but this year, I’ve been working more on fine-tuning what I already have in place. When you find a system that works for your home and family, it becomes a lot easier to maintain on an ongoing basis. If you realize you’re constantly having to […]
How to Take Photos of Your Christmas Tree – Make it Sparkle with Starbursts & Give it Blurry Bokeh Effects
Over the past couple of years, I’ve received a lot of questions about how I take pictures of Christmas tree lights. From blurred bokeh backgrounds to super sharp tree images that look like the lights are sparkling, I’ve been asked about tips, settings, and if there’s an app I use. The bad news – no, […]
