In honor of Earth Day I wanted to talk about different ways to "go green". It can seem like an overwhelming task and while a full lifestyle change would be great, it isn't always realistic. So today I am sharing 4 simple ways you can make an effort to be more environmentally conscious. Grocery & … Continue reading 4 Simple Ways to Go Green
Hi everyone and happy February! Can you believe we are already a full month into the new year? I am now only a week away from my due date and with Baby Cannon's arrival quickly approaching I am going to take a little leave from the blog. For the rest of this month I won't … Continue reading Maternity Leave
Last year I finally ordered a true winter coat. For several winters I had gone without a warm winter coat, only ever wearing my dressier coats. I know that isn't the end of the world, clearly I survived just fine. But now that have a true winter coat, Nebraska's harsh winters are much more bearable. I … Continue reading The Perfect Winter Coat: Patagonia “Down With It” Parka
Ever since finding out we were pregnant I have become much more aware of how much money I spend on unnecessary things (like eating out and shopping) and also how much "stuff" we have that we don't need or use. With the help of our families we have started to organize and get the house … Continue reading Less is More: A Year of Cutting Back (Shopping Detox)
At the end of every year I love reflecting on all that happened. I know the New Year is often a time to look ahead and make resolutions, changes and plans. While I do that too, and have some changes in mind for 2019, I really love looking back on the previous year to reflect … Continue reading The Best of 2018
Hello third trimester! I'm officially 28 weeks (closer to 29 now as this is being posted) and I am so anxious to meet this little person! If you read my first trimester recap you know that this pregnancy got off to a rough start. So many of you have checked in during the pregnancy and … Continue reading Second Trimester Recap
Last week I shared highlights from our time in London in October. Today I am sharing highlights from our time in Scotland. After spending a day in London we took a train to Edinburgh for a 3 night stay. Since we had a few days in a row I was able to do a bit … Continue reading Scotland Adventures
Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving and has a fun holiday weekend! This is such a fun time of year and definitely part of my favorite. I love the holiday season and all of the traditions that come along with it. My family is big on traditions (probably because we all like … Continue reading Holiday Traditions
There is nothing more comforting to me than curling up with a delicious and cozy meal on a chilly fall or winter day. These two seasons are the ultimate time for comfort food and there are so many recipes that I look forward to making this time of year. There are several that I have … Continue reading Favorite Cold Weather Recipes
While I am someone who can read just about anywhere, I love having a specific spot to sit and read that has all the right things: comfort, lighting, peacefulness and storage. In December we started to update our bedroom a bit and finally decorate. I used this update as a chance to create a great … Continue reading Creating a “Reading Nook”
