It’s been four months since we went and we’re still raving about our long weekend in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. It’s not the first place most think of to bring a four month old baby, but it was the perfect getaway (some of the reasons it was pretty ideal are HERE). The cool weather was a…
Achieving LESS in 2019
Happy New Year, y’all! 2018 was a whirlwind, from the arrival of our little Evie to celebrating our first anniversary to a new role at work – it’s the best adventure! But, it’s also shown me just how busy life can be. We’re always diving into the next project, taking on the extra work, and…
Merry Christmas
Life with an 8 month old is much busier than I thought – and all of our grand plans of hiring a photographer to take our Christmas card photos went out the window when Thanksgiving arrived and we still hasn’t found a weekend that would work. We opted instead to take our own. It was…
5 Tips for Baby’s First Sporting Event
Even though Evie is 8 months old, in many ways, C and I are still settling in to this whole parenthood thing. One of our regular challenges has been figuring out what to do on a Saturday night. We want something that we’ll enjoy and is baby-friendly – as much as we love cocktail bars…
Gift Ideas for the Wine Lover
I can hardly contain my excitement as the holidays approach. The tree is up, the lights are on the house, and we’re about halfway through our list of people to shop for. Seriously my favorite time of the year! Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list is tough, though, so we’ll be sharing…
On-the-go Snack Ideas
Does anyone feel like they’re living their life on the road right now? Whether it’s flights and hotels for work, road trips to see family, or constant jogs around town running holiday errands, I feel like I’m never at home. And all that “on the go” living could really take a toll on good eating…
The Best Cyber Monday Deals for Baby
Black Friday caught me by surprise this year. The one item I wanted, a Graco 4Ever car seat from Target, sold out in mere mintues. Thankfully we were able to snag a great deal on the Graco Extend2Fit from Amazon – but it definitely made me realize I need to be more prepared for the…
Getting Comfortable in My Own Skin
So, time for a little honesty. I’ve been seriously struggling with my post-baby body. I guess I had these somewhat unrealistic assumptions about how quickly my body would bounce back – and the impact that hormones would play in all of it. Little Miss Evie is 7 months old now and my weight hasn’t budged in 5…
6 Months of Evie and the 6 Baby Items We Couldn’t Live Without
I can’t believe this little girl has been part of our lives for more than six months already. Being a parent has been the most terrifying and exhausting adventure, but every gummy little smile makes it so, so worth it. She’s 16lbs, 12oz of pure joy. We are so immeasurably blessed to have such a…
How to Remove Dip Nails or Gel Polish
I’ve mentioned my love for dip nails more than a couple times (read my step-by-step guide to doing your own dip nails at home). They last weeks, and you can save SO much versus going to a salon as the color grows out. As your nails grow, you’ll need to remove the existing dip or…
Changing Your Name on Airline Frequent Flyer Programs
So, I got married a year and a half ago and finally finished the legal name process a month ago. Now the real challenge begins – changing my legal name across the dozens of frequent flyer accounts, hotel rewards programs, and other places where my maiden name exists. Today, we’re talking airline programs. These are top priority…
Why You Should Stay at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas
As far as Vegas hotels go, The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas is certainly a winner! Gone are the days of cramped, outdated, smoky Vegas hotel rooms. The Cosmopolitan opened in late 2010 and has already undergone additional rounds of renovation. Plus, it’s part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection which makes earning and redeeming Marriott Rewards points simple!…