perfect summer gifts for every occasion

All the best summer gifts.

Ah summertime, it’s a great season, isn’t it? The days are long, a decrease in responsibilities, and lots of time spent with friends in the sunshine. And I don’t know if it’s just us but we have a lot of birthdays that take place in the summer. Today I’m sharing some perfect summer gifts for […]

easy pasta salad recipe for your summer barbecue

Summer pasta salad recipe.

Nothing says summer quite like barbecuing in the backyard, right? I love all the yummy meats slathered in barbecue sauce and the quintessential sides for a cookout. Watermelon, chips, corn on the cob, a really good potato salad, and a cold pasta salad–those are my favorites. A pretty simple round-up and luckily, when I’m in […]

easy letterboard hack for a feature wall

Sweet Valentine's Day Disney quote.

You might say letterboards are overdone or “so 2018”, but I say do what you love! I think letterboards are a fun way to share quotes of all kinds and easily switch them out. And although you used to have to spend big bucks for one, you now have a lot more options! So if […]

tips for traveling with a baby this year

Trying to pack and plan for a vacation with a baby.

Having six kids age 11 and under means that we’ve traveled with a baby for every family trip for the past 11 years. When we just had our son we often flew to our destination. As we’ve had more children and moved closer to family we’ve turned to driving more. We’ve experienced everything from short […]

14 ways to show your spouse love

The Five Love Languages

Yesterday Mike and I celebrated 14 years of marriage. I feel like that’s fairly significant considering the average length for the marriage in the United States right now is just 8 years. Especially with six little ones it can be hard to find time for each other and show love to your spouse. Here are […]