June is almost over somehow. I know summer will be over in a flash as it always is, but man it’s flying by! James didn’t get out of school until the second week of June, so that also made the…
Red, White and Blue Outfits
Red, white and blue is pretty much the unofficial color palette of summer in America. Two of the season’s major holidays — Memorial Day and Fourth of July — both claim the palette as their official theme colors. And maybe…
What To Wear For A Summer Weekend At The Lake
Having grown up in the midwest, I have a special space in my heart for lake houses. As much as I love the beach (and I do!), I love escaping into nature. We loved getting away to the lake house…
20+ Chic Beach Cover Up Ideas
A good cover-up can take a basic bikini or simple one piece swimsuit to the next level, literally cover up any areas that you want covered up, and take you from the beach to the grocery store to cocktails and…
Summer Bucket List 2024
Every season, I like to put together a bucket list with all the things I want to accomplish as a family. It’s my approach to making the most out of every season and really trying to squeeze the most out…
A Genius Trick for Preventing Tantrums That Has Changed Our Life
James officially entered the terrible twos at 18 months, probably more like 15 months if I’m going to be totally honest. He’s such a sweet, curious, smart and spirited boy, but he’s also stubborn, strong willed and short tempered with…






