If you’re like me, every December you get this super boost motivation to make magical memories with your kids. Forget the fact that you’ve barely been surviving your fall routine with school dress-up days, doctors’ appointments, gymnastics classes, and car tantrums. It’s December! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Who needs sleep when it’s the season of the sticks? Regrettably, moms and kids do.  So while I support your attempts to make memories through Christmas activities and new family traditions, I’d also like to equip you for the winter days that are shorter than they look.&n ..read more

If you want your holiday living room to look like an Anthropologie store—without the ultra-breakable dining sets—then we’ve got you covered. This post is your guide to bohemian holiday home decor, boho Christmas ornaments, and Advent calendars for kids (Anyone else dying to see your kids’ faces as they open each December day’s surprise? Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the best Advent calendars for kids in 2023). Whether you’re enjoying a slow lead-up to the holidays or rushing around already, these boho holiday home decor and Christmas ornaments are sure to put the happy in happy holid ..read more

Hold my PSL. It’s spooky season! It’s time for kids’ Halloween costumes, Halloween house decor, and Halloween clothes for women. Individually wrapped candies don’t count as calories for the next couple of months, and apples are inedible unless dipped in caramel.  The inside of the house should carry a cinnamon scent at all times. Outdoors must maintain a brisk, around-the-fire-pit sensation and the Sanderson sisters are an acceptable icebreaker for every social engagement. Also acceptable: Sabrina the Teenage Witch. You can now begin daydreaming about DIY Halloween costumes for kids. Then ..read more

Are you ready for back to school?  It’s that rare time of year in which your kid’s backpack looks pristine and their lunch box can easily be found. The days are coming in which said backpack will have a questionable ink stain on the bottom and twisted straps. Your kid’s lunch box will go missing each morning around 7am—possibly because they hope you’ll rescue them with a mid-day Chickfila delivery. While new cute backpacks and lunch bags are essential for the start of a new school year, so are back to school outfits, back to school reusable snack bags, and back to school confidence.  ..read more

Let’s face it, friends. Summer date nights bring a world of hurdles with them.  How is it possible to look hot when your makeup is melting off your face like an ice cream treat in a sauna? I live in Texas, and in Texas, we have frizzy hair (due to the humidity), chafing thighs (due to sweat), and high blood pressure (that might be due to my in-laws).  *Realtime proof: I just slid off of a barstool at a wine bar and there’s an embarrassing puddle of sweat to show for it. We are not hankering—to use some southern slang—for a “hot” date with our partners.  We want something cool. C ..read more

I never went to summer camp.  It feels good to get that off my chest.  Some of my friends were repeat summer campers. They would come back from two weeks of camp with braided friendship bracelets, swimsuit tan lines, and cafeteria chants. They were annoyingly upbeat. Personally, I learned about summer camp the old fashioned way: By watching The Parent Trap.  Maybe the lake is always bluer on the other side because I still daydream about a classic camp experience. Also, 11-year-old Hallie Parker influences my adult purchasing behavior (see: mustard duffel acquired in 2022 ..read more

Create Your Own Backyard Oasis What does the term “oasis” mean to you? For me, it evokes cool water, lush greenery, and respite from the heat. When I hear “oasis,” I’m thirsty for its possibilities. Similarly, a backyard oasis draws me in with promises of peace, wellness, and rest—all available at the turn of a doorknob. If you’re ready to tap into the refreshing vibes of a natural spring without a plane ride or a roadtrip, then these backyard oasis ideas are for you. Fit for summer break, a backyard oasis will entice your children to experience nature in their own environment. With a diy back ..read more

When you’re newly expecting, there’s a shopping phenomenon that occurs.  Baby clothes—seemingly inanimate objects—start leaping into your cart at Target.  Affecting most moms-to-be at a moderate level, grandmothers report the anomaly occurring frequently and in large quantities. The only way to stop the barrage of baby socks, baby dresses, and baby onesies is to get organized with a baby registry list. There’s no wrong way to build a baby registry. Some parents take a minimal approach, and others are more maximal.  Today, we’re sharing our take on baby registry essentials.  ..read more

If you’re a bride, bridesmaid, maid of honor, or mother of the bride, then you know that weddings don’t take place on a single day—they reign over your calendar for an entire season. A short list of the RSVP-worthy celebrations includes engagement parties, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners, and wedding day festivities (with a proper nod to the bridal brunch, ceremony, and wedding reception). With that in mind, we’ve cultivated a collection of bridal shower gifts and bachelorette party gifts to provide a short-cut to being crowned queen of the bridal festivities. While ..read more

She’s making a list and she’s checking it twice! With the holiday season quickly approaching, it's time to start holiday shopping. It may be the most wonderful time of the year but that also makes it the most stressful time of year. We’ve curated a special holiday gift guide to make your shopping list the least of your worries so you can focus on the things that really matter, like making hot toddies and gingerbread houses with the family. For Kids Who Love Dolls The Victorian Dollhouse by PlanToys is a three-story Victorian-style mansion that opens out making it easily accessible to play with ..read more