An Interview with Holistic Esthetician Pure Skincare by Elizabeth

Pure Skincare By Elizabeth

I’m so happy to share with you a little more about my Esthetician, Elizabeth, of Pure Skincare By Elizabeth.  I discovered her last year in the spring, and have been hooked ever since.  It’s now my go to present I ask for, for all occasions.  And I give them quite frequently too!  Her space is […]

one pieces that cover your bum

cute and modest one piece swimsuits

{affiliate links in this post} I love one pieces, and have for a long time.  I love the modest look of them.  Occasionally I’ll find a two piece that I can wear, but the older I get the more I reach for a classic one piece.  I’m so happy that one pieces are more of […]

EIGHT

I was watching The Crown and when the mother mourning her son said George was “So wonderfully thoughtful and caring, an angel to his mother, wife, and children. I honestly believe he never thought of himself at all. He really was the perfect son” … I had to think of JB.  I feel very lucky to have a husband […]

Favorite Amazon Purchases

amazon purchases favorite

{Affiliate links are used in this post}  Kidz superfood – I have this stuff on subscribe and save because I use it so much.  A good way to sneak in some extra nutrients into a smoothie. IRobot mop – We have the older version of this.  I think this current one is three years old.  She’s […]

Butternut Squash Turkey Spaghetti

healthy family meal - butternut squash spaghetti

I had a ton of people request recipes on the survey, and while I’m hesitant to share here (I’m no food stylist!), I would like to occasionally post our weeknight meals.  This one everyone likes.  And it’s healthy!  For the boys, I usually add some fruit to their plates, and cheese or yogurt too.  As […]

planning for 2018 – reader survey

{photo from Shannon kirsten} I feel so grateful to have had this outlet for so many years.  I have grown slowly, but I wouldn’t change it. Being true to myself and to all of you readers is really important to me.  I always want to stand behind what I’m saying and recommending to y’all.  Most of […]

Dressing for cold weather at Disney

{affiliate links are used in this post} After some encouragement, I’ve got the post for you!  I decided to break it up into two posts.  One for cold weather (cold to me anyway!), and one for blistering heat.  This is the cold weather one.  I’ve actually been there more during cooler weather than warm in […]

Four Seasons Orlando for the Holidays

  {I was provided with a discounted rate at The Four Seasons Orlando but all opinions are my own} What a birthday weekend!  I am so grateful to be another year older.  I think after hitting 30 four years ago, time has only seemed to speed up.  These are theeee days!  How sweet and precious and crazy […]

Floral Tips I learned from Caroline Ruth Design

{this is our cooler} My sisters wedding (who I am so excited is taking over the defunct Sarah Tucker events – now molly boyd event design ) was featured on Southern Weddings last week!  She worked with me in college, and after college for weddings when she was working for an event and rental company during […]

Christmas Party 2017

dixie design christmas party

  Every year that JB has worked for his company we’ve had a client party.  For the first few years of his business, we did a party in the office around thanksgiving.  That was good, but I just felt like a party in our home would be more fun.  Plus we can offer wine in […]

Christmas Home Tour 2017

It seems like with every passing year I get more and more excited to decorate for Christmas.  I love all of the seasons, but starting with thanksgiving?  what could be better?!  Here’s a little peek inside our home, all decked out for Christmas. {all of these photos are from Shannon Kirsten} JavaScript is currently disabled […]

Nora Mattress Review

{This is a sponsored post with Wayfair  though all opinions are my own} We bought our mattress about two years ago.  The whole process was so overwhelming. So many choices and of course you felt like you better get it right, because it was such a big investment.  And the other part because what we want […]

Gift Guide for Children

christmas gifts for boys and girls

{affiliate links are used throughout this post} One thing we do that helps with squelching constant give me’s every time we’re out, is asking the boys to tell me what’s on their Christmas list while we’re shopping.  This helps when we have to grab a birthday present quickly and we’re definitely not going to buy […]

Christmas Card Pictures 2017

{photography by Shannon Kirsten} {boys are in Busy Bees c/o — how cute is that jacket?! } JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Even though there’s a nose picker in this one, we’re all smiling, and all looking at the camera.  So nose pick and all, I think […]

five great gifts for men

(This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx.com, but all opinions are my own) Guys are pretty tough to buy for.  Or mine are anyway!  These five gifts I could see going to different guys in my family … FUJIFILM’s instax SQUARE SQ10 would be a great gift for anyone who loves photography.  It comes with an […]

gifts for the ladies on your list

{affiliate links are used in this post} {dress is RTR unlimited – Amanda Uprichard “Angela”  – you can buy it in this red wine color  on amazon} Here are some of my gift picks for the ladies in your life!  What are you asking for the holidays?     JavaScript is currently disabled in this […]

holiday hostess gift ideas

hostess gifts with dixie design

{affiliate links are used in this post} Around the holidays I stock up on some hostess gifts.  I love hostess gifts because they are never expected but always appreciated.  A little something goes a long way.    Here are a few of my favorites, made prettier by Dixie Design’s gorgeous tags (c/0). With holiday parties […]

Small Business Saturday

{some affiliate links are used in this post} {Photo by Shannon Kirsten} My earrings from the photo above are my favorite and from St. Armands Designs , Christina is local too! Camilyn Beth is up to 30% off + a $50 gift card  (that bow dress!!) Shannon Kirsten is 20% off with code BLACKFRIDAY ( love […]

handpicked black friday favorites

{affiliate links are used in this post.  I’ll try to update as I go!} Baublebar:  30% off with code FRIDAY30 Bella Bliss:  up to 40% off! Pottery Barn Kids – 20% off with code UNWRAP. Camilyn Beth:  offering up to 30% off plus a $50 giftcard. Target:  spend $50, get a 20% off coupon for later in the […]

Gift Guide with The Mall at The University Town Center

{This post and gift guide is brought to you in partnership with The Mall at The University Town Center, a place I love to go to shop!} JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.

two story family room: what would I do

{affiliate links are used in this post} A sweet reader wrote in asking what I would do with a two story family room.  They totally transformed this space already, but she feels stumped on what to do next.  I thought it would be a fun challenge!  Especially since what I’m working with at our house is […]

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

(affiliate links in this post) Last night we were invited by Disney to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.    I had never been, and didn’t know too much of what to expect.  I know it’s early to get started in the spirit of things, but we could not pass up free tickets.  Plus, I’m kinda on the […]

ten gifts for Grandparents

gifts for grandparents

{affiliate links are used in this post} My parents and in-laws seem to just want my kids mugs on actual mugs.  They are happy with sweet gifts that involve the kids, so that’s what I try to incorporate.  Here are some gifts I’ve given, that I *think* have gone over well.  And some other ones, […]

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