With spring on the way, we wanted to be sure the repairs were completed before the rainy season sets in, potentially creating an even bigger problem. We also have a skylight in our kitchen that we wanted to have inspected to be sure we aren't on the verge of a leak.  to get a better idea of the extent of the damage, an estimate of repairs, and a timeline for getting the work completed ..read more

Working from home has plenty of pros and cons. Sometimes navigating the bad days can be pretty stressful. You might have been working from home for a long while, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Sometimes we all need a few pointers to help us to improve our routine. To boost your productivity and stay calm, consider these five simple tips ..read more

Summer is just around the corner. It's time to switch to lighter, cooler pajamas, trade in the joggers for a pair of drawstring shorts, and toss the bulky shoes in favor of cute sneakers. Today, I have 5 fab finds to help you prepare for summer's imminent return (yay ..read more

Here are 5 steps to take to get your home summer-ready ..read more

Here are 5 of my favorite mocktails that show that all the fun isn't just for cocktails ..read more

Happy Monday, friends! Today I'm coming at you with fun, fab finds to add to your summer wardrobe. OK, so maybe the beach towel can't be worn, but you will use it over and over again. Doesn't it feel great to actually get dressed and go somewhere again? It feels even better when you're wearing (or carrying) something cute. So, let's get shopping ..read more

There are many positive aspects to homeschooling. I recently had a discussion with a friend about her experience with home schooling her children and what a few of the benefits to it are.  show in 2019 2.5 million children were being homeschooled in the United States, but during 2020, interest in home education has risen significantly, and this number is expected to increase ..read more

Happy Friday, friends! Today started out as beautiful and sunny, albeit a bit chilly for the end of May. By late afternoon, it was cold, gray, and drizzly. More of the same tomorrow, I hear. But I'm bringing the sun in the form of some fantastic Memorial Day sales. Lots and lots of good deals happening this weekend, and all my favorites are outlined below. Let's get shopping ..read more

The ten stories from around the web that I am loving this week: 1. What life will look like after a COVID-19 vaccine hits the market via Huffington Post. 2. Thirteen trailblazing facts about Kamala Harris via Mental Floss. 3. Five ways to set healthy boundaries around the news and social media right now via Healthyish. 4. Can you sleep with a tampon in via Glamour. 5. Almond butter vs. peanut butter - which is the healthier option via PureWow. 6. This is what happens to your brain when you declutter your home via Domino. 7. Ten ways to wind down via LaurenConrad.com. 8. A hack for wo ..read more

featured: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9  The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one of the biggest sales events of the year. Where as most sales happen in the middle or at the end of a season, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale happens before the season. Which means you can score brand new fall merchandise at a discount before the season even starts. Once fall arrives, you'll have lots of new goodies just waiting to be worn. The sale opens to the public on August 19th. Until then, if you are a Nordstrom cardholder, you can shop the sale privately anytime up until it opens to the public depe ..read more