Having to change my original post for today due to a migraine and kid with an ear infection so I'm re-sharing my Christmas doodle town just in time for the last couple of weeks of school if you're a teacher and time at home with your kiddos or grandkids if you're not a teacher ;)
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Playroom Christmas
I thought I had my act together to show y'all all of our Christmas decor today BUT I'm having some technical difficulties so I'm going to share the playroom today and then the rest later this week.
Monday, December 9, 2024
Weekend Recap
Saturday morning started off early for everyone at our house. The boys headed to Frisco where they were running in the Frosty 5k and I was cracking up at this picture that Dave sent me because they look like NFL players on their way into a game ;) hahahaha
Friday, December 6, 2024
Friday Favorites
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Gift Guide: Teachers
Today I'm sharing gift ideas for teachers. I get this question A LOT this time of year so here we go! I know that this can be a bit overwhelming ESPECIALLY if you have a middle or high schooler (or both!) who have 7+ teachers and one idea is to find a few other parents in the same boat as you and pool your gifts together to get one gift card or other gift for each teacher. Keep that in mind as you're reading! ;)
I get asked a lot about what I like to receive as a teacher and people don't like to hear that it's gift cards - but as a 19-year veteran teacher please hear me - it's gift cards ;)
$5 to Sonic or Starbucks... A Baskin Robins gift card to take their kids out for ice cream or a Cinemark card to check out a movie with their kids over break. A gift card for a local restaurant to enjoy a meal with their spouse or a gift card to their favorite store. EASY! Write a note, pop the card in the envelope and call it a day! I know gift cards get a bad wrap for being impersonal but I think if you pick a place that you know a teacher loves or write a note about enjoying a meal with their family it can make it super personal and special.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
North Pole Breakfast '24
This past Friday morning was our 13th annual North Pole Breakfast, but this one was a little bittersweet because I don't have any "believers" left in my house. Griffin has been piecing things together for a little while and this summer she asked me directly about Santa and then pretty much immediately followed up with, "we can still have the North Pole Breakfast, right?" ABSOLUTELY!
So Thursday night after everyone was passed out from a day of turkey and 5Ks and football I got out my bin of goodies and got to work.
Monday, December 2, 2024
Thanksgiving 2024
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
What's Up Wednesday
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Sausage Squares
Under $20 Gift Ideas
Whether you're looking for a couple of stocking stuffers, a gift for a gift exchange or just something under $20 to stick under the tree - I've got you covered ;) Sharing lots of my favorites and tried and true finds all under $20...
This vaseline stick has been my go-to for probably close to a year and you can use it pretty much anywhere. Use it on dry hands or as a lip balm. It's not greasy and the stick form makes it easy to toss in your bag or backpack.
Monday, November 25, 2024
Toddler/Younger Kids Gift Guide
While I LOVE the ages my kids are now, I definitely miss shopping for all the fun stuff from when they were younger. Today I'm sharing some of my tried and true favorites along with some new fun finds in the hopes that you can cross a gift or two off of your list.