cruising in style: tips for formal night on a cruise

In case you missed this post, my husband and I just got back from an early 10 year anniversary cruise. This was my third cruise and my second time cruising with Royal Caribbean. I am pleased to report that the biggest ship in the world did not disappoint! One of my favorite things about going on a… Continue reading cruising in style: tips for formal night on a cruise

simplifying your gift giving with Groupon Goods

I am becoming increasingly more and more aware that I can’t do everything. Not only do I not have the time with four little ones running around everywhere all the time, but I’m trying to refocus the time that I do have and make sure I’m making the most of it. That’s really what my… Continue reading simplifying your gift giving with Groupon Goods

baby basics and nighttime changes

 I’ve learned a lot of things over the years during my motherhood journey. Some have been really important life lessons, other have been a little more lighthearted. Today I want to share a funny story from those early days of motherhood. And it’s even inspired a tutorial for a nursery nightlight too! Sometimes in this… Continue reading baby basics and nighttime changes

chocolate pumpkin mug cake recipe

The mornings and evenings have been nice and cool here. In fact, dare I even say, down-right cold and fallish? What? Fallish is totally a word. So that means that my mugs have been coming out of hiding for morning cups of hot chocolate and late night sweet treats, like mug cake. This chocolate pumpkin… Continue reading chocolate pumpkin mug cake recipe

strawberry overnight french toast

Confession, I love breakfast food. And the more carbs the better. Go big or go home, right? Actually, even though I love breakfast food, I rarely eat breakfast–unless I’m going overboard with something extra amazing. However I don’t always have time for those amazing, totally-worth-it-breakfasts. Today I’m sharing one of our family’s favorite recipes for breakfast.… Continue reading strawberry overnight french toast