Before the craziness of the holidays, we like to get our friends together to take a moment to give thanks for each other and reflect on the past year. A few weeks ago, we hosted Friendsgiving with 30 of our friends and family. Everyone brought their favorite side dish to share, and we enjoyed good [...]
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PSL Means All Things Fall
I had my my first pumpkin spiced latte of the season, and while the temperature isn't quite sweater weather yet, my house is ready for the change of season. I picked up a few new fall goodies from Hobby Lobby, and unpacked last year's décor. First, I took an old Christmas wreath and re-vamped it [...]
All the Help I Can Get
Ok, so I just got a free sample of Culturelle Probiotic: Pro-Well, and I'm really excited to try it. This dairy-free probiotic not only says it helps with digestive health but also immune and energy. And, let's be real, as we head into cold and flu season, I'll take all of the help I can [...]
A Quick Read
So full disclosure, I'm only on page 7, but ... My friend and I were doing a girls' night on the patio drinking rosé, eating yummy appetizers, chatting about life, and she mentioned this "self-help" book that her friend suggested she read called, The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck. I certainly was intrigued [...]
A Bubbly Bridal Shower
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 [...]
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 Palm House KC 