Good morning and happy 2023! I hope you had an amazing holiday season and you are feeling energized and recharged heading into the new year! First and foremost, thank you so much for coming to my blog and following along! I’m so appreciative and am trying my best to stay consistent in this space! Here’s to another year of blogging in the books!

Today, I’m assuming most of you are like us, heading back to school and getting back into routine once again. I have to say – it’s super bittersweet. I found myself crying yesterday. Yes, crying. I always get like this. I really love the slow, easy, free days with us being all together. I love the magic of the holiday season and their ages are just perfect! The pure innocence, joy and awe over the smallest little things during break just made my heart so happy. It also breaks my heart – I just wish it would last forever.

At the same time, I’m craving the routine. I feel wildly overstimulated from the past couple weeks (as I’m sure we all do!) and could use the structure back in our daily life! Ugh, it is such a weird thing, isn’t it! Wanting the kiddos around all the time, but then in the same breath, wanting some separation and peace!

Happy Tuesday! Today is a double feature! I shared my Day in the Life post – and I’m also sharing some last minute gift ideas you may need for a secret santa, white elephant or family exchange that are under $25!

Happy Thursday everyone! I can’t believe we are just 10 days away until Christmas! The kiddos are so excited – especially for Christmas break! Today, I’m sharing my girls gift guide with you in hopes to alleviate any shopping issues you might have! It’s hard to shop for people, so I’m hoping this guide based on what my daughter loves can help you!

Happy hump day everyone! It’s a Let’s Look link up, and today the topic is hosting holiday parties. This one is tricky because it is generally our parents having everyone over for the holidays. We joke – our house is the summer party house. Indoor parties are tough in our house because we have a choppy set up and not the best family room for everyone to gather together.

With that being said we have hosted a couple holidays so I will reflect on those!

Happy Thursday, I don’t know about you but we are ready for the weekend over here! Today, I’m sharing day two of gift guides and if you’re anything like me – I love gifting in a theme. Below I’m sharing some items that can be bundled together to make the perfect gift!

Happy Wednesday!! I hope you’re having a great week so far! Blogging has been a bit back burner as of recent, but I don’t want to stress about it! I always have to remind myself that this is a hobby and a useful and fun outlet – not my full time job! If you love reading other blogs like I do and happen to pop over to my area of the internet, I do apologize for not being so consistent! Maybe I’ll become better at writing 2 steps ahead in the new year! Anyway, I come back from a little break to share my holiday gift guides with you, and today happens to be a guide for WOMEN!

It’s a Let’s Look link up today and I almost contemplated not posting because this topic is super random for me personally! I don’t have a go to place to shop for my Mom and MIL, rather, we shop based on needs and wants. Gifting Mom can be hard! I know we struggle, but ultimately we look to get something they were needing first (or give money towards that item) then will try and find new/trendy things!