how to spend a weekend in Carmel with kids

One of the murals in town, the Carmel Shell.

Last week I shared all about our stay at Hofsas House in beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea. Today I’m going to share all the fun and unique things we did in our short stay there! Mike and I hadn’t been in over 14 years and I wasn’t sure what to expect with kids in tow. It turns out […]

savory charcuterie board for Halloween with Barilla

Eel skeleton on a Halloween charcuterie board.

I love making charcuterie boards, for some reason my kids are more willing to try something new if it’s presented in a fun and exciting way. With the spookiest day of the year coming up it’s the perfect time to put together a charcuterie board for Halloween. At first I thought I would gather yummy […]

stay in Carmel with kids at Hofsas House

Hofsas House welcome mural.

This past weekend our family went on a trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea on the California coast. Though it’s only a little over 3 hours away Mike and I hadn’t been there since our honeymoon over 14 years ago! Wondering where to stay in Carmel with kids? On this trip we stayed at an incredible property that […]

diy recycled pumpkin crayons for Halloween

These pumpkin crayons were so fun to make and would be great for Boo Baskets for friends and neighbors!

Halloween is only a few weeks away. This continues the trend of “oh my gosh, where has the year gone?” Lately I just feel like there are not nearly enough hours in the day. That’s why I love this fun DIY that I did with the kiddos a couple weeks ago. These DIY recycled crayons […]

rainbow gift guide for any occasion

Resin letters and yarn rainbows from small shops.

With our last sweet little bundle of joy rainbows have been on my mind constantly. Every time I see clothing or décor anywhere with rainbows I’m drawn to them like… well, like a little girl to rainbows. Today I’m sharing a rainbow gift guide just in time for National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month […]