This summer has been hotter than last and we’ve been trying our best to stay cool. We’re fortunate to have air conditioning and a pool but sometimes it’s fun to switch things up. ways to stay cool go swimming One of the most obvious ways to stay cool in the summer is go swimming. If […]
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 […]
Have you officially started summer break yet? This is the start of our second week of summer vacation. Around here I try to balance having a fun summer with a lot of routine. I find that it helps with the “I’m bored”s that tend to pop up on those perfect summer afternoons. So if you […]
I really love patriotic decor. If you ask me–red, white, and blue is appropriate all summer long. And by summer I mean Memorial Day through Labor Day. Because even though that’s not really when summer officially is, that’s always what I think of as summertime. This DIY patriotic garland came together in less than 10 […]
Mike and I will be celebrating 13 years of marriage on Monday. 13 years of school and work and traveling and babies. It’s been a full and fantastic 13 years and I can’t wait for 13 (and many) more. However, it’s not always unicorns and sunshine either. Making time for your spouse in your marriage […]