We're 27 days from the wedding! This past weekend Eric and I took a quick road trip to Chicago for a bridal shower hosted by Eric's sister, Liz. It was great to spend time with everyone. Eric and I both have family members that live in the Chicago area, and we had fun celebrating the [...]
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52 Happy Lists Challenge
On one of my many trips to Paper Source shopping for wedding items, I stumbled upon the clearance table. Among the discounted rolls of wrapping paper, stationery and calendars, I found a book of lists. The cover caught my eye, so I took a quick peek. 52 Lists for Happiness by Moorea Seal. Giving into the [...]
Kaboom, It’s Clean
I recently received a free sample of Kaboom's new No Drip Foam Mold and Mildew Stain Remover with Bleach. With family and friends coming into town for the bridal shower and bachelorette party this weekend, it was perfect timing to test it out. Below is my review of the product ... Overall: 8/10 I loved [...]
Summers at Baring
To me, spending time at the lake is the ultimate escape. Tucked away in a quaint and quiet community, the family lake house is most definitely a sight for sore eyes coming from the hustle of the city. There's this overwhelming sense of relief as soon as you cross the railroad tracks which flank the northwest [...]
The Struggle is Real … What’s for Dinner?
I love to cook, but the struggle is real when it comes to meal planning. A friend posted that she frequently uses Blue Apron. She had a free box to share, so I took her up on the offer and signed up.
Weekend Warrior: Garden Edition
Tomorrow, Eric and I will celebrate a year of engagement - 147 days until we walk down the aisle! Our first weekend as an engaged couple we did landscaping (check out last year's blog post), so it's only fitting that we turn this into a tradition ... We started off the morning at Family Tree Nursery to pick [...]
Betty Crocker Ain’t Got Nothin’ On Me
Alright, a little "confession corner" time ... between busy work schedules, volunteer commitments, friends and family time, planning the wedding, etc., it's hard for me to get motivated to consistently make meals. Don't get me wrong, I love to cook. However, I find myself wasting ingredients ... a lot. I'll have this grandiose plan with [...]
The Palm House KC 