It's hard to avoid conversations or shopping lists that don't revolve around gifts this time of the year. We become what feels like hyper-focused on finding the perfect gift for those in our life and spoiling everyone around us. This year, Dave and I took it easy on gifts and tried to focus on the details of … Continue reading Because at Christmas We Talk About Gifts
In continuing with my "do not channel Martha Stewart" attitude (read: not trying to do too much or worry about perfection) this holiday season, I wanted to share a couple of my recent Pinterest highs...and lows. My mom has recently told me how awesome I am (duh.) because even if I don't know what I'm doing … Continue reading Oh, Pinterest
How is it basically mid-December already?! It's so cliché but oh, so true...the older I've gotten, the faster time seems to pass. As we've entered into the holiday "season" the rush of time is usually pressing and stressful and full of anxiety for me. Oddly enough, despite that, I've always loved the Christmas season. It's … Continue reading All is Calm, All is Bright
It's been far, far too long since I've sat down to write. What's funny is I always hated writing when I was younger (I even despised teaching it) and I don't know what changed, or when it changed but I discovered it was an amazing outlet to express myself, connect to others, and to just let things … Continue reading When Life Gives You…Lemonade
It's the end of August in Phoenix which means nothing other than it's HOT and gross outside. I see other people complain about weather in the 90s and just laugh silently. The high today is supposed to be 107...mix that in with the humidity from recent storms and it makes for one disgusting weather mess. … Continue reading Fun Friday: Ice Cream in a Bag + An Exciting Announcement!
Those are two words I never truly imagined putting together, lonely and motherhood. Being a mom means being surrounded, always...right? I've been thinking about this for quite some time and just now have gathered the guts to write about it. I hate the idea of writing about something that might make someone think I'm not grateful enough or that … Continue reading The Loneliness of Motherhood
I'm not sure if it was just our routine being thrown out of whack or what, but being awoken at an ungodly hour this morning meant that I felt like trying something new for breakfast. So, go grab a napkin. Or a bib....just whatever is nearby to catch your drool. This recipe is so quick … Continue reading Tasty Tuesday: Drop Scones with Cinnamon Almond Butter
It's been over a month since my last post and that is just far too long for me to go without writing. That isn't to say I haven't wanted to write; I have. I most certainly have. I have this amaze-balls recipe I created that I want to share with you guys but haven’t had … Continue reading Mommy Milestones
I LOVE cooking. I LOVE baking. I love watching the Food Network and picking up tips and tricks along the way. I basically just love being in my kitchen. Trying new recipes and experimenting and sharing it with friends and family truly excites me. However, It's not often I feel so inspired by a new recipe to really share … Continue reading What to Eat Wednesday: Flank Steak Pinwheels
Ask (almost) any woman about her closet and I guarantee you'll get a groan or a response that includes muttering about how nothing fits and what a mess it is. Been there, done that. I would get crazy anxiety walking into my closet. More than half of what I owned was some semblance of a size … Continue reading Courtney Cleans Her Closet: How I’m Staying Sane – Part 2
Glitter & Goldfish 