This weekend we attended a birthday party and started several new Christmas traditions. It was fun, but stressful. Between the events and the weather, Jackson was completely out of sorts. Saturday night he buried himself under these pillows for a little chill time. I probably needed to bury myself under some pillows, too. While the weekend was fun, it was also a reminder that birthday parties and other fun events are often more stressful for our family than fun. This weekend I pouted Continue Reading
Friday Favorites {12.2.16}
I have a feeling my Friday Favorites will be out of control during the month of December. We have so many fun things planned this month and it just happens to be the most wonderful time of the year! Here's my favorite things from this week. Happy Friday! These Pajamas I scored a great deal on a pair of Soma pj's on Black Friday! I got a set for Christmas three years ago and they are still my absolute favorite pajamas. I have worn them and washed them hundreds of times and they are still in Continue Reading
This Is Our Christmas List
Facebook is flooded with photos of Christmas trees and twinkling lights! I'm trying really hard not to break the promise I made to myself, especially since we usually put our tree up immediately after Thanksgiving. But this year I promised myself no Christmas decor until after Jackson's birthday party on the 10th (except for his tree in his room and our outside lights). Every year I put up all the Christmas decor only to move things around to decorate for Jackson's party. I've also learned Continue Reading
The Best Books to Give This Christmas
It's Cyber Monday and there's going to be some pretty amazing deals on toys today. My inbox has been overflowing with deals from Toys R Us and Amazon. I love a good deal, but the last thing my kiddo needs is more toys. He's asked for a few small items (which have already been purchased), so there will be no toy shopping for me today. While I don't plan to add more toys to our playroom, I'm not against buying Jackson more books. I love books. Jackson loves books. So buying books on Cyber Continue Reading
Friday Favorites {11.25.16}
How many of you are Black Friday shopping?? How many of you can't even think about shopping because you're still recovering from all the turkey and dressing you consumed? Whatever you find yourself doing today, I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! It's been a great week for us - no school, lots of downtime and hanging out with family - I'm super thankful! Now for my Friday Favorites! ONE My NEW blog design! Isn't it fabulous?? I've wanted a change for a while. My blog design was outdated and Continue Reading