Category: Blog

Episode #42: Oops, I’m Moving Again Hi hi … OK, so WE’RE MOVING and this episode contains the long version of the story! This was an unexpected decision that we made a little over a month ago. I wanted to wait to share the news, A. Once we knew it was really happening and B. […]

Our Favorite Summer Clothes for Kids! I gotta say that one of my favorite things about summer is seeing toddler legs and arms again in all the summer styles! I’m a huge fan of this retro romper for Lola all summer long (we have it in several colors) and it helps to have a cute […]

Lemon Drop Martini (Plus Mocktail Version!) I love a lightly sweet but bold flavored cocktail—and that’s exactly what this lemon drop martini recipe offers. It’s super refreshing! And if you’ve shied away from lemon drop martinis in the past because you feared they would be too sweet, then I highly recommend mixing one up at […]

How I Keep Tropical/Desert Plants in a Cold Climate Location Like a lot of you out there, I am kind of obsessed with warmer climate plants and succulents. Take me out to the desert or a tropical location and I’ll just be making mental notes of which plants I wish I could be growing in […]

Easy Superhero Cape for Kids! I’m not sure if she saw it on TV somewhere lately or if we’ve just been watching too much Buzz Lightyear, but either way, Lola’s been wearing a baby blanket around her shoulders and running around the house shouting “SUPER LOLA!” while flying though the air. I love when she […]

Tips For Painting Your Exterior Brick I’m so excited to share our exterior before and after with you today! This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. They carry everything you need to take on a major DIY like this one, and so many others! I was so excited to celebrate the change of seasons […]

Episode #41: Emma’s Quarantine Novel Hello, friends. Emma here. I am 100% terrified for you to hear today’s episode because this week Elsie and I talk about how I finished a novel recently and am trying to get it published. Ahh!!!!! You can stream the episode here on the blog or on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, and Stitcher. […]

How To Start Kids Helping In The Kitchen! If you have kids, then I’m sure you’ve had the breakfast/lunch/snack/dinnertime battle of needing to make food but having a hard time doing so while keeping your little one occupied at the same time. Or maybe you just love baking/cooking and want your little one to join […]