Tammy 
As the mom of a little girl who practically lives in a princess dress, and a boy who has grown up with Lightening McQueen and Mater as his best buddies, we have spent more than our fair share of time visiting all of our favorite Disney friends up the street at The Happiest Place on … Read more
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The Pretty Project Party is back today and we can’t wait to see all the pretty projects you’ve been working on over the past month. But first, let’s check out what all of the hostesses have been up to this past month. ___________________________________________ Julie and her husband have a tradition of … Read more
With St. Patrick’s Day and Easter so close together this year I’ve barely had time to whip up some Easter goodies. Peeps are such a fun and colorful Easter tradition, here’s a little Easter Peeps favor and free printable you can whip up in a few minutes and have ready for Easter dinner guests and … Read more
When I think of Notting Hill, I think of a teeny bookshop nestled on a busy street full of white townhouses with colorful doors. I also can’t get “Ain’t no Sunshine” out of my head. Needless to say, when we were planning our list of things to do in London, Notting Hill was a must … Read more
This, my friends, just happens to be quite possibly one of the best desserts ever! No joke… because dessert is a serious thing to me! It covers all the “perfect requirements” a dessert should have…sweet… gooey… slight crunch…chocolatey,, caramel-ey…a perfect mix of different textures… it’s just perfect! My family gets so excited whenever I make … Read more
March is a dangerous month. It’s Ash’s birthday month and typically Easter…or close to it. The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and well…I get the itch to shop and make-over our wintry closets with fun, frilly, spring-y clothes. Something about it being her birthday makes me feel like I have a … Read more
I have been asking this question for the last 4 months…basically since it started getting dark here at 4pm in November! Honestly, as a photographer I LOVE daylight savings time and wish that we would never change times! Trying to take pictures in natural light is a lot more difficult when there is less of … Read more
Are your kids as excited for St. Patrick’s Day as mine are? Ashley is convinced that THIS is the year she is going to catch the rascally little Leprechaun that wreaks havoc on our house every year. She has been working on and perfecting her trap since January…I kid you not. She makes me laugh! … Read more
These easy to make thin mint ice cream sandwiches are sure to lure all the little leprechauns in your neighborhood. I mean, who doesn’t love a great mint and chocolate combination? I don’t know about you guys, but I LOVE to buy Thin Mints from the cute little Girl Scouts in my neighborhood and then … Read more
If there is one thing that’s a must when in London, it is having some sort of afternoon tea experience. Tea time and London are so inextricably linked, I do not believe you can truly experience London without participating in this cultural tradition. Tea at the Orangery at Kensington Palace is one of these amazing … Read more
As the kids get older and all of our schedules get busier we have found it harder and harder to find time where all four of us are in the same spot. Does that happen at your house? When I was growing up we had dedicated family time both on Sunday afternoons after church and … Read more
There are always so many things that I want to share with you all, but they just don’t quite deserve a post on their own, or don’t necessarily fit into one of my usual blogging categories. So, I’ve decided I have to do something about this problem because sometimes, I just want to chat about … Read more
You’ve seen it in just about every skyline image of London, the huge ferris wheel towering 443 ft in the sky over Big Ben, the London Eye. Before we left for London I read up on tings to see and do in London and this was definitely on the list. There were many different … Read more
February has flown by. I can’t believe that we were just celebrating Valentine’s Day and red and pink were filling up my Instagram and blog feeds, and now it’s already time to switch to green for St. Patrick’s Day! Here is a simple but totally cute and delicious treat you can make this month to … Read more
Do you have fun plans this weekend? We’re headed to the beach for a picnic tonight (yes, it is that warm here right now! I am praying for some rain soon!) and tomorrow is calling for some serious retail therapy. I’ve been working on updating my home accessories and bringing in new pieces throughout the … Read more
Thanks to everyone who linked up at the Pretty Project Party. We had fun looking through all of the submissions and as always, it was hard to pick our favorites. I am always so inspired after looking through them all! Robin from A Home To Grow Old In shared her DIY Ikea Tassel blanket. I … Read more
The most glamorous night of the year is upon us and I can’t wait! Funny enough, I actually don’t watch most of the movies that are nominated, I just love watching for an excuse to party and to check out all the dresses. I kind of think the red carpet pre-show is more fun than … Read more
I am SO excited about today! Several of my favorite bloggers from around the web have invited me to join in on their fun, monthly link party as one of their two new hostesses, along with Rachael from This Is Our Bliss. We will both now be joining in the fun! Each month I’ll share … Read more
When we were planning our trip it seemed natural to start in London. We figured we would have some culture shock, maybe a bit of homesickness at some point, and to be honest, we were a little bit scared when we left, simply because we had never attempted anything of this magnitude before and we … Read more
I can’t believe it’s been a year since we started planning and six months since we returned. I’ve started this blog post probably 25 times, and just haven’t been able to adequately put into words the experiences of this past summer. But now I’m feeling pressure to get it written down before the memories start … Read more
I was browsing through old pictures the other day and couldn’t believe that I haven’t shared this party here yet! It is being featured in Mingle Magazine this month, and was SUCH a fun one to do. You already know I love all things Valentine’s day…the cheesier the better, and this party is no exception. … Read more
It’s time for another free printable Valentine! This is the last one in my collection of Handmade Valentines for 2016 I’m afraid! But don’t worry! I’m already dreaming up ideas for next year! Print out this “I’m Nuts About You” free printable valentine and whip up 20 of them in no time for all your … Read more
Looking for the perfect, easy Valentine’s Day breakfast that will only take a few minutes to make and will make the kiddos squeal with delight? Well, look no further! These red valentine heart pancakes with a powdered sugar heart are the perfect treat and SO easy! Simply make your favorite pancake recipe. When you are … Read more
Sunday is the day we have all been waiting for…a little friendly competition, funny commercials, great halftime entertainment, food, friends and fun. What are you doing for the Big Game? Here are 8 Great Super Bowl party ideas that are easy to put together and adorable. Even if you haven’t planned anything official yet…don’t worry! … Read more
Here’s another quick and easy DIY for you for all of those upcoming football parties. These little party bags are so cute and SO easy. There are two ways to make them…either with paper or with tape. I found my little kraft lunch sacks at Michaels, they are available at most craft stores and you … Read more
With the Super Bowl coming up on Sunday it’s time to prep for parties with a few easy DIY handmade decorations. These simple felt pennant flags are SO easy and make great decorations and fun favors for your football party guests after the game. You can make them in any colors to match your favorite … Read more
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BringYourBestBowl #Target #CollectiveBias I don’t know about you guys, but this time of year just about the only thing that will get me out of bed on these chilly winter mornings is the thought of something yummy to … Read more
I have already admitted to being a huge football fan, but in all honesty I think I get more excited for football season because of the food! From tailgating to parties for the big game, the appetizers and finger foods that abound are something to get excited about even if your team doesn’t win! These … Read more
I have been fighting the urge to go to Target for so long. Everyone has been asking me “have you seen their new collection?” and it’s been killing me. Well, my will power finally gave out and I had to go see for myself. Oh, man! It is SO good. I want everything, but I’ve … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, the time when I get to create cheesy valentine’s to my heart’s content. 😉 This easy “You Drive Me Wild” valentine is sure to be a hit with the kids and it’s candy free! The valentine is a 5×7 size and you can print it at Staples … Read more