Top 5 Things You Can Do to Create AWESOME Holiday Memories With Your Kiddos this Season is a guest post from Courtney over at The Running Mama. Hello, I’m Courtney Stich! I’m a stay at home mama and prior educator turned writer/ blogger and Pinterest VA fanatic! I absolutely love everything to do with creating and crafting with my kiddos as well as designing & planning parties! I’m the proud founder/creator/developer of the site The Running Mama. This site is dedicated to helping mamas ... Read More...
37 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self
This week I celebrated my 37th birthday! Yep 37, but why do I feel so ancient? Not dinosaur ancient but like the 80s feels like it was 50+ years ago. Am I the only one? Anyway, it occurred to me that while I may not be that 'old', I certainly have lived through some rough patches and made some questionable choices in my lifetime. I grew up in a country driven by corruption and our family was very poor, as an only child, my parents tried their absolute best to provide for me all the necessities I ... Read More...
Upgrade Your Photo Books To LayFlat With Blurb
Additional Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I received compensation for this post. Do you love making photo books like I do? I'm so excited because I just discovered Blurb's new LayFlat books. First of all, if you haven't made a photo book yet it's super fun, easy and a must. I stopped using albums and I love having something in-hand to share with my kids and extended family other than our digital stuff. You can create one for every occasion: your wedding, honeymoon, ... Read More...
13 Things No One Tells You About Your Child’s First Year Of School
This week, I wanted to share with my fellow moms 13 Things No One Tells You About Your Child's First Year Of School. It's no secret us moms have a lot on our plates, but when the kids start school it's a whole different ball game. Whether you're a first-time mom or a seasoned pro I hope this post makes your life a tad bit easier to manage the day to day happenings of your school year or just to be aware of what to expect. You might also enjoy: 5 Of My Favorite Kid's Stores 5 Ways To ... Read More...
August 2017 Favorite Finds – Back To School Edition
Hello August! I have love/hate feeling when it comes to the month of August. Love: because I start counting down the days for back to school (don't judge me, you know you do this secretly too no matter how much you love those little stinkers), because it's still summer, and because I get to still sleep-in. Hate because here in Minnesota it's the official last month of summer and because it's back to school our check book goes dry with all the back to school shopping. You might also like July ... Read More...
Christmas Madeleines
It is with great delight that I introduce guest blogger Alica. Alica Senhouse is a South Florida-based blogger, writer, and stay-at-home mom of two. Her blog, Alica's Pepperpot, is a Caribbean-influenced food blog where she shares stories and recipes of her cultural cuisine. Alica loves spending time with her family and leisurely trips to Target. She is also in the process of re-designing and re-branding her blog. I couldn’t help but get into the holiday spirit the moment I dusted these ... Read More...
Eggnog Bread With Streusel Topping
It is with great delight that I introduce guest blogger Stacy. Stacy Brooks is a Minneapolis-based blogger and freelance writer. Her blog, Tangled Up In Food, features mostly-vegetarian seasonal recipes, restaurant and product reviews, and food-focused travel writing. Stacy loves summers in Minnesota, roasting sweet potatoes, and bread in any form. 'Tis the season for holiday flavors: peppermint candy canes melting into steaming mugs of hot chocolate, carefully iced gingerbread men, cups ... Read More...
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
It is with great delight that I introduce guest blogger Ingrid. Ingrid blogs at From Ingrid, With Love. She loves cooking with her husband and filling her Minneapolis home with the smell of freshly baked bread. When she’s not in the kitchen, you can find her exploring her home state or curled up with a good book and a cup of tea. Hello, friends! My name is Ingrid, and Kami is letting me take over the blog today! I blog about food and life in my hometown of Minneapolis at From Ingrid, With ... Read More...
November 2016 Favorite Finds (Home Edition)
Yeaaay, it's a new month and I'm so excited to share my November 2016 Favorite Finds Home Edition! I love this time of the year, I really spend the bulk of these last couple of months of the year focusing on my home, family, and entertaining! There's a certain feeling and excitement I get about the holidays. Even though I do complain that it comes sooner and sooner every year than I'd want, I always get in the spirit after I've done some home decorating and my kitchen is smelling of apple ... Read More...
5 Of My Favorite Kid’s Stores
When I talk about 5 of my favorite kid's stores, I'm really talking about how adorable AND affordable these stores are. Now keep in mind that my kids are: almost 2, 8 years old and 11 years old so the stores I choose are really geared towards that age group. Aside from shopping at the Walmart or Target kid's departments, I feel most times that I get a better selection, quality and even better deals at the stores below. I also take into consideration: the ease of returns shipping ... Read More...
5 Ways I Manage My Email Inbox
Most people have 1 or 2 email inboxes and probably get anywhere from 3-7 emails a day. If you're one of those then most likely you have a handle on your life in general :) However, if you are a Type A personality like me then you're probably already freaking out about your many emails while reading this post. This post is dedicated to you and me!I have a business, blogs, school, PTA, kids, and my household to manage, with a total of 9 inboxes and approximately 50-350 emails on any given day. ... Read More...
