My family does brunch every Sunday. It’s our favorite meal of the week as we look forward to sleeping in and catching up over a delicious meal. Whether you are enjoying a lazy Sunday or serving brunch for guests, these tips on how to make a brunch board are sure to impress. What is a charcuterie board? A charcuterie board is an assortment of meats, cheeses, artisan breads, ol[...]
For many, summer break is almost over. It’s also right around the time when the kids really start to drive you crazy. They know it’s almost time to go back to school and they want to go out with a bang. They’ve eaten all the food, played all the games, and now they are…gasp…BORED! If you are tapped out of ideas, I’ve got 45 fun kids activities to survive summer boredom. &nbs[...]
Your time is valuable and with everything you’ve got on your plate, every minute counts. Just about every woman I know could use a few more hours in a day to get it all done. You too? Whatever the profession you are in or how you spend your day, automating and organizing your life around digital tools is essential to your work and wellbeing. Maximize your time with these 16 apps to keep[...]
Baby, it's hot outside! We are in the middle of a heatwave and I’ve got the perfect treat to keep you cool. These sweet tea popsicles are just what you need to beat the heat while you are lounging by the pool, grilling in the backyard, or staying inside with the AC on blast. Although sweet tea is synonymous with summer, it's my beverage of choice all year long. There aren’t many thi[...]
In case you haven’t heard, I’ve claimed this summer as Self-Care Summer! This means spending more time having fun in the sun and less time doing household chores. But unfortunately, they still have to get done. So I’m sharing my method on how to keep your house clean in 15 minutes a day. My Cleaning Credentials I grew up in a house that could pass military inspection. My[...]
There’s just something about summer that makes me feel so adventurous. My mood is so much more relaxed. It’s like the warm weather flips a switch in my brain and suddenly I want to shake up my routine, try new things, and take more risks. And since school is out, our home schedule is less hectic leaving me with more time to focus on myself. So I’ve decided to claim this season as sel[...]
Summer is my favorite season! I love the heat and everything that comes with it. The sunshine, the beach, the pool, barbeques, and all things outdoors (minus this year’s cicada invasion?). But with the season comes a need to switch up your skin care routine. Choosing the right products to protect your skin from sun exposure and breakouts is key to making sure your skin stays healthy. Her[...]
This bright and beautiful summer strawberry salad screams summer and takes just minutes to make. If you've never had the combination of strawberry and basil, you've been missing out! You can serve this as a side dish or add chicken to make it the main course. The fresh lettuce and ripe strawberries combined with the sweet, crunchy pecans, crispy onions, hint of basil, and tangy dressing al[...]
It took me about a month to complete, but I'm finally ready to reveal my home office makeover! This wasn't a full makeover because I did keep most of my existing furniture, my gallery wall of inspiration and a few other items. The room was just missing a few function and design elements to make it complete. Here are a few before pics... I feel like I decided t[...]
When it comes to your important documents, keeping them organized can be a struggle. But when a natural disaster, pandemic, home evacuation, or other unexpected life events occur, you need to know they are protected. And your family should know where they are. So, I’m sharing how to organize your important documents so that they are safe and accessible at a moment’s notice. But firs[...]
