*this post contains Amazon Affiliate links I love simplifying the holiday season. When the focus can be on family, love, and traditions, I find myself at my ultimate peace. The reason I create these gift guides each year is to help ease the frantic energy of figuring out what kinds of gifts everyone would love, […]

As a person with severe health anxiety, the thought of getting vision correction was not even on my radar. I’d lived 20 years wearing glasses and contacts, and I had no idea what I was missing out on!   I kept hearing from my friends that they got Lasik done at Waite Vision, located in […]

(This post contains Amazon associate links) As your family life evolves, you need new systems to sustain it. We have felt this, especially as our children have gotten older, and have more responsibilities, hobbies, and interests. It is a big chore coordinating the lives of six individuals, which is why planning ahead and rooting out […]

(This post contains Amazon associate links) I am a very indoorsy girl who married into a very outdoorsy family! It’s been 16 years of learning, not only to survive camping, but to actually enjoy it. Justin‘s family has camped in the same campground for over 50 years. It’s on the southeast border of Yellowstone, surrounded […]

I rarely, if ever, share about large or expensive items. I like to keep things simple with everyday items on a budget. But since getting an Emerald Pools and Spas hot tub for our family, I have had a huge influx of questions about it. Keep reading if you’ve ever contemplated getting a hot tub […]

(This post contains Amazon associate links) Summer has officially begun! It has always been important for Justin and I to encourage our kids to get outside, explore the outdoors, and expand their life experiences by connecting with nature. We like to store all of our outdoor equipment in our garage, from fishing gear, to Traeger […]

(This post contains Amazon associate links) My bedroom is my sanctuary! I consider it the most peaceful space in my home, and I aim to treat it as such. Justin and I recently rearranged the room to be more business-friendly and functional. One thing that has been important to me is having, what I affectionately […]

(This post contains Amazon associate links) A little spring cleaning is good for the soul. So is a little summer cleaning…a little fall cleaning…you get the point. As our homes and families change, our organization systems need to evolve along with them. I’m constantly looking for ways to reorganize and better store the items in […]

(This post contains Amazon associate links) I think we’ve learned by now that everyone’s skin chemistry is different. There are a million different skin care products on the market, and it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to find the right regimen for your specific skin needs. While I enjoy trying new products/at-home treatments, I have a […]

Over the past year the internet has been exploding with buzz about ice rollers. Celebrities and self-care advocates alike have been raving about the benefits of including them in your daily routine. I finally caved and bought one, and let me tell you, the obsession was immediate! I loved *almost* everything about it, but it […]