This post is sponsored by Walmart. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog. Halloween is right around the corner and it's time to make sure you have all the trick or treating supplies in order! Now that my kids are older we love staying home on Halloween night to see all the neighbor kids come to the door in their adorable costumes on Halloween night. With the fireplace roaring, a spooky movie and plenty of trick or treat candy and snacks, it makes for the most perfect night in and a night I truly look forward to! With Walmart's as soon as sam ..read more

It's hard to believe that we are a week into October already, but as I sit here munching on some Halloween candy (why does candy taste so good in miniature form?) with a fall candle going after I just baked some pumpkin bread... all signs point to major October vibes. My daughter's senior year is in full swing and my son is settling back into campus life. I'm still in this really strange spot in motherhood where I'm feeling like I just got demoted (or maybe fired?) from a job I really loved... it's such a weird phase of motherhood. I would've relished this type of freedom years ago when I was ..read more

By request I'm pulling together packing inspiration for all of your travels this summer! When I polled you all I found out that you guys are traveling to LOTS of amazing locales this summer. Wow, I'm jealous! Today we are chatting Paris & London since these two locations were by far the most popular. These cities are usually a little "dressier" than other vacation locations and so I pulled together lots of sophisticated neutrals that mix and match easily for whatever adventure the day brings! Plus, I made sure there were some simple layers too since the weather can be a little all over the ..read more

 This post is sponsored by Walmart. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog. I absolutely love getting back into a routine for fall. School is underway in our house and I'm getting back into making dinners regularly, busy mornings getting out the door and also just enjoying being home more. This time of year I always get the urge to fluff the nest a bit. From a new rug, rearranging the plants in the house or adding some new fresh finds to rooms around the house to make it feel more like home. With Walmart you can do all that with their amazing e ..read more

I'm trying to squeeze every last bit out of summer (even though school has started!) and that includes making some of my favorite "summer" recipes. Really these recipes work all year long, but these are some favorites I have made in the past during summer and they definitely have a summer feel to them. Today I made my favorite potato salad - the full recipe is HERE - but stay tuned as this week I hope to make a few more of our families favorites. I love this potato salad recipe because it's so easy and delicious and is the perfect dish to bring to pass at a bbq or we love to pair it with som ..read more

 This post is sponsored by Walmart. All opinions are my own. Thank you to the brands that support this blog. If you have kids heading back to campus this fall you are probably stressing out and making lists like crazy like I am! Whether your student is moving into the dorms, a fraternity or sorority house or an apartment there seems to be so many loose ends to tie up to get them ready to be on campus this year! My son will be transitioning from dorm living last year to moving into his fraternity house this fall. I thought I had the whole thing figured out until I realized I didn't! Haha ..read more

 I thought it would be fun to do a little summer catch up. Can you believe it's August already!?!? There is still a little of summer left to enjoy but it seems like the back to school prep has thoroughly infiltrated my life. How do I know? I've woken up with a crack of anxiety at 5am not one, but two mornings in a row recently. Mmmmmkay. I think that's a good enough sign.  The to-do list is long and getting longer every second and it seems like there are so many logistics to balance along the way. My son will be heading back to campus soon but will be in a frat house instead of the d ..read more

 This post is sponsored by Walmart. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog. Summer entertaining is in full swing and on top of that we have a few July birthdays in our family that definitely warrant a special meal! I wanted to host a quintessentially summer dinner party and realized at the last minute that my tableware could really use a summer-y refresh. I used Walmart's delivery which is as soon as same-day to really spruce up my table for a summer dinner. Whether you are shopping in the app or online at Walmart you can filter your shopping e ..read more

 This post is sponsored by Walmart. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog. There is nothing better than spending time on the patio during the summer. It is my husband and I's favorite way to end the day and I love hanging out there mid-day with the dog for a little vitamin D break. Our outside living area is small and our patio is as well, quite small. We've tried a few variations of furniture or set ups out there to maximize the space, but they never felt right or really worked. Making a small patio work can be a challenge. When I discovered ..read more

Aloha, friends! By request today we are traveling to the islands of Hawaii for relaxation, adventure and lots of time in the sun. Today's packing list is all about effortlessly chic essentials for the trip that have you looking and feeling your best the entire trip and most importantly, not overthinking the packing list!   Here’s my easy tips for packing for Hawaii:  Breezy and Versatile Dresses Think light, flowy, and neutral. A simple yet elegant maxi dress in airy fabrics is perfect for transitioning effortlessly from a relaxed beach day to a casual dinner. Plus, I added a a simpl ..read more