We took a trip to New York City over Christmas break and it was such a wonderful trip! We went with our best friends and our kids and couldn’t have asked for a better trip. I’ve put together our itinerary (that Wynn created!) and linked up all the spots along without reviews. Certainly recommend visiting NYC at Christmas time! We put together our NYC Travel Guide for the first of hopefully more visits to come ..read more

Do you wanna build a snowman? This adorable Olaf inspired craft using k cups is a simple one, but was a BIG hit recently! Perfect for an activity during a gathering, and a built in party favor as well. This little tradition has been a neighborhood favorite each year to decorate cookies, enjoy the hot chocolate bar, and watch Christmas movies – all in festive pjs! This was a great addition to the night. What you need: K-cups (emptied & washed) hot glue gun + hot glue sticks foam paper (black, white, and orange) google eyes pom poms (white) sticks (head outside for these!) black buttons I ..read more

My 2023 Book List is here! These are always my favorite posts. And while all of this is captured in my Goodreads account – I so enjoy compiling these posts and refreshing on what exactly I read for the year. Emma wanted to start reading the HP books, so that became out nightly read together. We have been going through the gorgeous artwork in these editions. Otherwise, with the exception of an Amelia Bedelia book, the rest where all mine ..read more

A good game day dip is always a must! We have a similar version to this dip already in our vault – however we wanted to create something a bit different as a cheeseless option given one of our guests doesn’t eat dairy. It was super easy to whip together, and one of the best dips we’ve ever made! RECIPE Print Texas Caviar Dip Ingredients 6 roma tomatoes diced 1 bell pepper (any color) seeded 1 medium onion finely diced 2 jalepeno peppers seeded & finely diced 1 large avocado peeled pitted & diced 15 oz can corn drained 15 oz can black beans drained 1/2 bunch of cilantro chopped 4 tbsp ..read more

It’s time! Fall launch is here, and in addition to snagging my planner for next year – I am also eyeing some of these fun new additions – especially these mugs! This past year I got two planners and it has been wonderfully successful for me. I use my weekly planner for big work events, personal/family events, Emma’s schedule, PTO and blog planning. It’s so easy to pop in my purse and keep everything in one place ..read more

Since we moved the office upstairs, we needed to do something with the room downstairs that was rendered empty. When Glenn pitched the idea of a man cave, I was immediately a fan. We decided that it was the perfect use of our living room furniture (that was a decade old at this point as we bought it as newlyweds) and was the perfect spot for our beloved coke machine that we had never really found a home for when we moved into this house originally ..read more

Did you know we have an Amazon Storefront? We’ll be updating collections, idea lists and curations with the best of the best of what we love from Amazon. Head over to check it out! VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT: Also Browse these top sellers: Electronics Best Sellers Fashion Best Sellers Kid’s Books Best Sellers Top Christian Books *these links are affiliate links and earn a small commission with purchases ..read more

It’s hard to believe it’s been a little over 3 years since the world shut down. Three entire years since the global pandemic hit and has been steadily hanging on with clenched teeth. As I look back at those first few months in 2020, as we ease into year four of this thing, it’s crazy to think about all the ways the world has changed. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization characterized the outbreak as a pandemic sending the world into a frenzy, and a lockdown ..read more

This was the first year the Birmingham Museum had this event, and we’re hoping it’s a new staple in Birmingham! A NYE experience for the sophisticated – a night out to celebrate the new year in a new way. An evening of the unimaginable. A night of celebration at the Birmingham Museum of Art for the 2022 New Year’s Eve party. Reflect on the year while immersing yourself in the culture, excitement, and surprises that accompany a never-before-seen countdown to a new year ..read more

Today I’m sharing 8 common phrases in the workforce that you need to stop saying and what to say instead. Do this for increased success when talking to families/other professionals because you should never belittle your thoughts/ideas/self. Women especially fall to these phrases as a way to shrink themselves in an effort to be accepted in the corporate or professional worlds. Try these simple switches and see if you don’t feel more confident! Of course some of these examples are specific to behavior analysis, but think about examples from your own field and it will be easily replaced as the p ..read more