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Happy Memorial Day Weekend!! It’s so crazy to think that the school year is almost over for us.

It’s that time of the year where the weather is cooling down, the leaves are changing, and it’s the perfect time for Fall family photos!! I love putting together outfits that coordinate for the family, it’s so fun coming up with color combos that look good together!! But I know so many of you dread doing so, so hopefully this post helps make picking outfits just a little bit easier for you!! – M O M – Dress // Shoes – D A D – Pullover // Pants // Shoes – B R O T H E R – Button Down // Pants...

Are you looking for an affordable, yet unique gift, but are on a budget!?

Do you do advent calendars for your family? We started doing them for the kids when they were younger and it’s been SO fun! And then when Jessie (our Goldendoodle dog) joined our family, she got one too!! I think it’s just a really fun way to look forward to Christmas!! I’ve rounded up a few different types of advent calendars – a lot are already starting to sell out, so it’s a great time to grab them NOW before the one you want is gone! And we start ours on December 1, do you do the same?

It’s Fall family photo season and my favorite thing to do is bring you all the outfit inspo! Whether you just need a little help with color combos… or you need full outfit help for the entire family, I got you!! I love a good neutral moment with tans and browns, but I also love using those as a base and bringing in a pop of color like blue, green or even going darker with black!! Regardless though, my best tip for having successful family photos is to HAVE FUN with it! Candid moments when you...

It seems like summer is going by too fast this year. One of my favorite holidays is coming up, which means all of the red, white, and blue I can find. I love celebrating the fourth of July with family and friends! I have put together some of my favorite finds from festive outfits to charming decorations that will make any gathering feel like a star-spangled event.

Sooo proud of our girl Vivian!! 💙 She has worked so hard this past year, her first year in Cheerleading and as a Flyer! It’s insane the growth she has had in just one year!!! She started the season knowing how to do a back handspring with spot and is ending it with a round off tuck! Her confidence has soared and I have loved watching her with her teammates! .

Can’t believe Mother’s Day is already sneaking up on us!! Whether shopping for yourself, your mom, grandma, or friends… I pulled together some great finds. All those celebrating Mother’s Day deserve the world and more but some goodies from Amazon, Target, Etsy, designers and more might do just the trick to that shows your love and appreciations! SHOP HERE SHOP HERE

There are so many great Christmas classics and even new ones to enjoy! Of course, who can get over all the classics, like The Grinch, Home Alone, Elf, Santa Claus, Christma Vacation… the list goes on! If your family is really into movies, or maybe there are some classics your kids haven’t seen, you can do a favorites day where you watch each person’s favorite or new find!! Of course, a movie night isn’t complete without your comfiest clothes and snacks… if you’re a matching pajama family,...

I mean it when I say I have you covered for gift guides! Yes, we are taking care of the kids but now it’s time for more gift guides to help you shop for everyone else in your life… from partners to friends to inlaws or coworkers! And maybe, even start adding a few things to a list for yourself! Turn on your JavaScript to view content Turn on your JavaScript to view content Turn on your JavaScript to view content Turn on your JavaScript to view content Turn on your JavaScript to view content...