Advent Calendar Ideas

When I first saw the book advent calendar theme, I instantly loved the idea for my family. My kids and I read all the time together, and we really bond over books.

Toddler Gift Guide

I've created a toddler gift guide below of some of our tried-and-true favorites with Levi, and some that I'm getting Charlee this year.

Pre-School Gift Guide

My son, Levi, is turning 4 in January, and this holiday season has been so special. He's now starting to understand the holidays, and he's getting so excited for them. I feel like I'm re-living my childhood all over again. I'm really intentional with my gifts to him. I focus on his interests (anything vehicle [...]

Homemade Chai Tea Latte

Chai tea latte is like Christmas in a cup. It reminds me of the holidays, there's no better way to describe it. I love the blend of warm spices in this tea - allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. Chai is a spiced milk tea, usually made up of black tea, milk, various spices [...]

My First Christmas Tablescape

My mom and sisters have an eye for decorating. For me, it doesn't come naturally. I second guess myself a lot, and when I do see something I like I'm not sure where to put it in my home. Decorating a room in my house or even the dining room table for a holiday dinner [...]

5 Ways to Lift Your Spirits When Feeling Down During the Holidays

There's an image created that the holidays are spent surrounded by family and friends, celebrating traditions, creating memories and enjoying quality time with the people you love. Except it's not like that for everyone. For some people the holidays can be really tough to go through especially while going through them alone. This is something [...]

Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

Lance and I have been getting cookie deliveries lately from friendly neighbors dropping by to say happy holidays. I love looking inside the festive tin boxes to see what treats are in store! In one tin box we got caramel popcorn, fudge and these coconut macaroon type cookies dipped in chocolate. I haven't tried those [...]

Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Shortbread Cookies

Lately one of my most favorite things to make are cookies. I'm not sure if it's because I'm getting into the holiday spirit or I just love trying different cookie recipes out. So far this holiday season I've made my all time favorite, Peanut Butter Blossoms, but I wanted to try a recipe that I've [...]