My mom retired from Target after 47 years of employment. While she is choosing to continue to work for few years, she is going to get a job that is much less physically demanding. My sister and I wanted to honor her years of service at Target and bring together a bunch of loved ones…
This post is sponsored by WordPress.com. It’s my 20th anniversary on the internet this year. I really can’t believe it. I started blogging in 2006 as a way to share my scrapbooking projects, and it was through that community that I took root online. I would share my blog on message boards and soon started…
There is just something so sweet about Easter baskets, isn’t there? I love the tradition of filling them with a few thoughtful surprises — little things that say “I see you” and “I love you” without going overboard. While chocolate bunnies and jellybeans will always have their place, I’m a big fan of mixing in…
If you’ve ever wished you could add just a little more magic to your Disney vacation, let me introduce you to one of my very favorite traditions at sea: Fish Extenders on a Disney Cruise. I like to think of it as Secret Santa — Disney style. It’s a simple, joy-filled way to connect with…
I love a good physical book—the feel of the pages, the quiet ritual of reading—but every now and then, a story comes along that’s simply better when you listen to it. Audiobooks can add something extra: a narrator who becomes the characters, comedic timing that lands perfectly, or emotional moments that hit harder when spoken…
All links are affiliate links The start of a new year always invites us to pause and reset. It’s a season filled with intention—how we want to feel, how we want to show up, and what we’re ready to simplify. For me, that mindset often extends to my closet. A “new year, new you” wardrobe…
Intimacy isn’t just about what happens in the bedroom—it’s about feeling seen, desired, understood, and connected in the everyday moments of your relationship. It’s the conversations you finally make time for, the laughter that comes from shared experiences, and the intentional choices to show up for one another again and again. This Valentine’s Day gift…
Confession: I buy a lot of books. Always have. Probably always will. I love having options of what to read at my home and I love supporting authors. If you’re a reader, you get it. We can never have too many books! Hardbacks, paperbacks, audio books and e-books—I love ‘em all. Truly. The problem, of…
