The holidays are such a wonderful time of year but they can also be a stressful and busy time too. It's so important to take some time to recharge after the holidays to set yourself up for a great New Year! I've compiled a list of my top 10 things to do to recharge after the holidays and I wanted to share them with you. Maybe, you already do some of these things on a regular basis. If you do, try and switch your outlook on them even just a little bit, so that you gain new benefits from doing them. For instance, I go on walks with ... Read more...
Matching Christmas Jammies Family Tradition
Last year we started the family tradition of wearing matching Christmas jammies on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. Mason was one and we wanted to make sure the holidays were extra special for him. This year we definitely feel like he gets the holidays. He seems to be very interested in our holiday decor and has learned to "one finger touch" all our decorations. I am very attached to our vintage Christmas ornaments and don't want to have to put them away till he's older. So thankfully he listens to our requests and doesn't grab or ... Read more...
Easy Toddler Dinners and Snacks with Yummy Spoonfuls Organics
This post is sponsored by Yummy Spoonfuls as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Any working mama will tell you that it is HARD to juggle it all. Moms are expected to work as if they don't have children and parent like they don't have a job. The struggle is real. No matter the circumstance, working in an office, working from home, or being a stay-at-home mom it can be hard to always have it all together. There are nights that I just don't have the energy to make dinner. Quick, ... Read more...
Vintage Christmas: Shopping for Vintage Christmas Ornaments
When Justin and I got our first place together I decided we needed to have vintage Christmas ornaments on our tree. I never had a Christmas tree growing up so I was beyond excited to have one in our home. What drew me to vintage Christmas ornaments initially was a home consignment shop I was obsessed with going into. Right around the holidays they had a Christmas shop inside and there were tons of vintage Christmas ornaments. I quickly became hooked! That first Christmas in San Francisco, I purchased a number of ornaments to get our ... Read more...
Tips on Selecting Outfits for Your Family Holiday Card Photoshoot
Last year I spoke a little bit about our family holiday shoot, along with some holiday family traditions that Justin and I started once Mason was born. Because they were both such big hits on the blog last year, this year I decided to elaborate more. Selecting outfits for your family holiday card photoshoot is the first step to taking great holiday photos you can enjoy for years to come! Since I've had years of experience taking outfit photos now, I feel like I have a pretty good handle on picking clothing that will photograph ... Read more...
