Fall Wreath Craft Tutorial
Ok guys… Here’s the thing… I am SO not the crafty type! Like it’s all good in Sunday School or whatever, but to just be making stuff is so not how I typically would think to spend an afternoon (outside of the kitchen). That being said,...
3 Fun Family Alternatives to Halloween
When I was a kid, we didn’t celebrate Halloween. We didn’t (and still don’t) believe in what it stands for, so we didn’t participate in the scary costumes, spooky decor or trick-or-treating (which wasn’t that safe in our neighborhood,...
Baby Nelson Gender Reveal!
You guys! To say this kid already has the makings of a very distinct personality is saying the least, I assure you. I’m already getting a sense of baby’s preferences and mood and not-here-for-it-ness when the timing just isn’t right. Let me explain:...
Why Your Kitchen Is Your Child’s Best Classroom
This past Saturday was a great day of quality Auntie-Munchkin time! I’ve been wanting to test out a few new healthy but kid-friendly recipes, and as much as the muchkin loves to help me in the kitchen I thought, what better way than to do this together?...
Are You Ready for the 5th Graders? A Back To School Interview With Ms. Moore
So as you may have heard, my super amazing sister is returning to the classroom! After two years of Teach for America in Atlanta, she made a quick pit stop in Cambridge to get her Masters in Educational Leadership from Harvard before returning home. Now...
3 Quick Tips For Getting Back Into Your Routine
Well boys and girls, summer is officially over. I mean, if you want to be technical, there are still a few days left; but if you ask me, once Labor Day comes and goes, it means it’s time to get back into the reality of “responsible adulting” aka a...
Top Picks for DC-area Birthday Eats
This weekend we were blessed to celebrate Anthony’s 29th birthday. He took off work for his actual birthday so we got a chance to spend the day together relaxing and just hanging out. But of course it wouldn’t be a birthday, or really any day with us,...
What Happens When Your Priorities Shift Without Warning
Some days, I legit feel like I’m going crazy. It’s a constant battle between being productive, striving to reach the goals I’ve set for myself and my business and sleeping the days away because I really am just that exhausted. It’s hard for me...
What To Do When Everything’s Happening All At Once
You guys, I’m exhausted. Not even gonna pretend I have it all together at this point. Like seriously, I’m half-dazed typing this from my bed right now because I fully intend to go right back to sleep as soon as I hit publish. Everything seems to be going...
10 Ways to Love Your Husband
By no means does 2+ years of marriage make me an expert, but I have picked up on a few things over these last 26 months. 🙂 Most importantly, I’ve learned that it really is the little things that count most. The subtle things we do (or don’t) communicate so...