Is it just me, or do your kids’ birthdays sneak up on you every year, too? I always start thinking about birthday party planning months in advance and tell myself I have plenty of time. Then I blink, and their birthdays are here! Every. Single. Year. Our plan this year was to have a joint pool party for our little…
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If you’re anything like me, feeding your family real food is a top priority. And so is sticking to a manageable food budget. I stumbled upon Lisa Leake and her family’s 100 Days of Real Food Pledge after our last baby was born in 2012. I knew their journey was one I wanted to follow and mirror in my own family’s…
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When I think of summertime, I think of laying poolside in the sunshine with a cold drink in my hand. There’s just something about a margarita that hits the spot every time I slip my toes in the water. While I LOVE a classic margarita, my birthday fiesta was fast approaching and I was craving something a little fancier. But…
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A few weeks ago, my husband and I finished our DIY Outdoor Dining Table. We FINALLY got around to building an outdoor bench to go with it! It was a fairly quick and easy project. If it weren’t for all the drying time between wood filler, paint, and stain coats, we could have knocked this baby out in an afternoon….
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Summer is fast approaching, which for us, means lots of backyard parties and get-togethers with friends. This quick and easy fire roasted salsa is my go-to recipe for sharing with a crowd. Actually, who am I kidding!? Between me, the hubs, and our dip loving boys, we’ll devour a whole bowl of this delicious salsa over the course of a…
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