To celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary, my husband Brad and I spent a week in Guatemala (without the kids). Guatemala is full of color and culture — wonderful food, people, and activities which made for a perfect anniversary trip and I would love to bring our kids back someday. We flew into Guatemala City and…
I love Christmas cards. I love brainstorming themes or using song lyrics to create something fun. I love working with my designer friend Karen who brings my crazy ideas to life…or my illustrator bestie Joanna who draws our family with so much thought and personality. I’m a sucker for the paper and the envelopes —…
By Matthew Kurek We love a good road trip. Plus, preparation for a road trip is a time of unabashed excitement and curiosity. What’s going to happen along the way? Where will we stop and spend more time? Which upcoming memories will I be carrying with me after this trip ends? As anticipation builds, it’s…
Our first trip after a year of virtual school and not traveling due to covid restrictions was to The Big Island Hawaii in June 2021. It was the perfect trip for our family to begin to travel again, plus it was all our first time in Hawaii. We flew into Honolulu and spent one night…
This is a partnered post. I only publish sponsored content that I believe my readers will benefit from in some way and fit my brand. The content was edited and partially written by me. All images are mine or credited to friends! There’s no getting away from the fact that The Great Lakes are iconic…
This is a partnered post. I only publish sponsored content that I believe my readers will benefit from in some way and fit my brand. The content was edited and partially written by me. All images are mine or credited to friends! Ensuring your kids are eating healthy and have healthy food habits is certainly…
About 4 years ago — and after lots of begging from my girls, visiting friends with chickens, and enjoying fresh eggs from the farmer’s market — we embarked into the world of backyard chickens. Now, 4 years, two flocks, a dog added to the mix, and plenty of gross, hilarious, devastating, amazing, educating, and delicious…
Global travel is off the cards for most people during the current climate. We’re not quite sure when things will return to normal, but that doesn’t mean you can’t plan ahead. Likewise, there are ways to travel while remaining safe – such as traveling within your own country. Also, staycations are more popular than ever…
The 2020 holiday season is upon us and it’s been a tough year. Friends are suffering from Covid-related illness — even the heartbreaking loss of family and friends — quarantine, virtual school & work, and pandemic safety. Many of us are navigating this crazy time with kids, elderly parents, or our own at-risk circumstances. Also,…
A silver lining of the current pandemic is that it’s pulling us all outside for adventures across the country and around the world. Even as the temperatures drop here in Nashville, friends and family gather outside to stay safe and explore parks and trails, farms, and orchards — and even backyards. I’ve been watching friends enjoy…