It’s unclear why dads are the hardest customers to shop for. Maybe it’s because they have a tendency of getting what they want for themselves. Or maybe it’s because they tend to be (as a group) not expecting of gifts in general. Whatever the case, Father’s Day is an annual consumer crisis and we all […]
Now that we have a full semester behind us of trying out the hybrid model school with our children, I think we can give you all a fair update on how it’s all going....the pros and cons, as well as thoughts moving forward! I know it is something many of you have been inquiring about,
Now that Greyson is getting older, we’ve really come into some routines as a family. You’ve probably noticed by now that family donuts are something...
Our second day on our cruise we stopped at Cozumel, which was one of our favorite stops! We did a beach excursion and went to...
When we brought William home I was desperate to make the others happy. They were SO excited the first day or two, but then the reality set in and the vibe changed. I had this extreme guilt that they were taking the adjustment hard, and all I wanted was to make them happy. I don’t... Read More
Just a note on parenthood as we know it in hopes it can meet some of you where you are at.... Azelie turns 18 months this week, and our sweet quiet baby has suddenly turned seventeen. She already has shoe preferences, does not like to be told no, and will take a swat at you
Vacations are about spending quality and relaxing time away from all of those obligations that are responsible for jacking up our stress levels. Why not take the stress out of vacation by keeping it super low key, super affordable, and super fun?
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Cache Valley Family Photographer | The Gifford family went from two kids to five in just one quick pregnancy. Since then there lives have never been the
this post brought to you in collaboration with Old Navy. special thank you to Jamie Denholm Photography for capturing our mama and mini looks! I am so excited to share today’s post! I have partnered with Old Navy to share some darling looks for Spring in celebration of Mother’s Day coming up this weekend. inspiration […]
Pretty much everything went wrong that Thanksgiving, which is exactly what I needed.
They’d give up anything to make their kids happy.
If you are still recovering from the burnout of packing lunches, why not let your kid take the reins and pack their own lunch this year? Maybe you've been
My picker eater is growing, and I watch for signs of scurvy. Other than that, what's the big deal? I've got bigger things to worry about.
With Father's Day being just around the corner, get your hands on a funky card, write your dearest wishes! Here are 30 Father's Day Quotes you may take inspiration from!
We took over my sister’s apartment this past weekend in San Francisco and had the best staycation. (I’m just realizing that it was our first SF trip as a family of four!). We gave Willow her first beach day and Rex his first Discovery Museum and California Academy of Sciences visits. All were so much fun! I remember loving the…
San Diego Staycation at The Cassara in Carlsbad. It is the best place to stay for families by Legoland, two pools, a splash pad, water slide, and BBQ's.
The sacrifice of motherhood is instant and ongoing. A woman gives up everything to become a mother. Is the sacrifice of motherhood worth it? You bet.
Did you know that it’s not mandatory to give your baby’s first bath at the hospital? We usually don’t think about it. We let everything be...
2020 has thrown a lot of curveballs our way, one of which being that we aren’t celebrating Thanksgiving, and more than likely the rest of the holiday season, the way we normally would. Instead, we’re cozying up at home just the five of us. Michael and I are trying to look at it as an opportunity to really spend quality time with the kids and start more of our own family traditions. Of course we relied very heavily on Walmart to prep for all our time at home and to get everything I needed to create a beautiful tablescape. First, […]
Lucky Smith is the model du jour that sets the fashion world on fire with his unreal, swimming pool blue eyes. Anyone current with the modelling world would attest that he is currently the hottest property in the young male beauty world. It’s been a little over two years since he got signed but he […]
A mother’s day is a marathon. It is a full-time juggling career between taking care of your kids, prepping meals, folding clothes, cleaning the house, and trying to squeeze in some “me time”.
Frudil. I mean Fraler. I mean Frezkes. I mean Fromoo. I mean Friday. So last night I watched The Family Stone (I always call it Romancing the Family Stone because I’m that tool.) and while it’s SO SAD AND SO UNCOMFORTABLE AND SO WONDERFUL AND SO AWKWARD to watch, do you want to know what […]
Time stands still when your children meet. It's one of the greatest experiences as a parent to see how much love your children have to give to each other. I think when you receive moments like this, they can really carry you through the difficult stretches. So when I am in the trenches of
Do you like to match your mini? I swore I wouldn’t be one of those moms who does the matchy-matchy thing but let’s be honest, I cannot resist mini versions of my favorite looks for Sutton. And, fortunately, Sutton loves wearing the same stuff as me. She always says – “we’re twins, mommy”. So for now, as long as she lets me, we can twin out. We both have the Adidas Superstar sneakers and I LOVE them. Comfy, cool, effortless – all the things I look for in a shoe since I’m constantly chasing kids but don’t want to look […]
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Our family has always been Nike fanatics, so adding a few Nike items under our Christmas tree this year definitely makes sense. Sutton and Grey go crazy for anything Nike, so I thought I'd share a few things we gave them a little early (they had to wear them for this shoot, which they were really excited about) to give you a little inspo for your kids (or anyone on your list, really) this holiday season!
Working on object permanence with babies can be a lot of fun. Try some of these games to help your little one understand that out of sight doesn’t mean gone forever.
