As you’re reading this I am probably lounging on a beach in Florida, sipping on a cool, refreshing drink. It doesn’t matter what time of day you read this. That’s what I’m doing. Yesterday kicked off my annual girls’ weekend getaway (which I so lovingly refer to as “Whorecation”) so it’s high time I get
Kate: 27 Months (a.k.a. Incognito Toddler!) One of mine and Kate’s favorite activities on our “Momday” is to hit up the accessories section at Target. Kate loves accessories, and there is certainly no shortage of hats, oversized sunglasses, colorful necklaces, and sparkly bracelets for her to try on while we’re there! She sits in
It all started when my friend Allison was redesigning my blog. We had tossed around dozens of ideas for the greeting at the top of my sidebar and nothing seemed quite right. “You need more pictures of yourself, woman!” she told me in exasperation. “Just use that one of me lifting Kate up into the
1. LOFT’s Color Pop Modern Skinny Jeans LOFT’s new Color Pop Modern Skinny Jeans in Deep Rich Rose I’m not quite sure what possessed me to give LOFT’s new Color Pop Modern Skinny Jeans a try – but I’m so glad I did! I ordered a pair in Deep Rich Rose (pictured above) and
A year ago I shared our kitchen calendar command center – a system that continues to keep our schedules organized and our lives running smoothly – and now I’ve added to it! Between finger painting and sticker collages at home, and countless art projects completed at daycare, taping Kate’s masterpieces to the front of the
Thank you to all who entered the All Things G&D 4moms Breeze Giveaway! After one week and over 1,000 entries, the winner is: a Rafflecopter giveaway Congratulations Wendy! Please check your inbox for an email from All Things G&D on how to claim your new Breeze playard from 4moms! It’s a Breeze! For everyone who isn’t
1. My new car! After 8 years of driving around in my trusty old Ford Focus it was time to trade her in for a 2012 Nissan Rogue! I’m not sure what I’m more proud of in July – my new car…or my mad negotiating skills. Who’s ready for a story? I decided to go
My first experience sleeping in a tent was in junior high when a friend of mine had one set up in her yard. I thought it was the coolest thing ever. “How’d you get this awesome new tent?!” I asked. “My aunt gave it to me,” she replied. “She and my uncle bought it for
I haven’t made anything too exciting for Kate’s lunches recently, so I knew it was time to try a new recipe! I checked out my friend Susan’s blog (Our Family Eats) and came across her super simple and mouth-watering buffalo chicken taco recipe. I decided to make buffalo chicken quesadillas instead of tacos to put
Cancer. It’s the one word no one ever wants to hear. Sadly, we heard it a couple of months ago when we found out G’s aunt Anne (whom Kate lovingly refers to as her “Aunt Mimi”) was diagnosed with cancer. From two states away it’s hard to know how to help. With more than 300
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