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Tis’ the season for holiday outfits! I’ve spent hours scouring the web for all of the best holiday outfits for women and girls and am sharing them all today. I’ve organized this into two categories: holiday outfits from Amazon and holiday outfits from everywhere else :) Click here to shop AMAZON HOLIDAY OUTFITS Click here […]

Holiday Season Outfits For Women & Girls!

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In my season of oversharing shopping finds from Target, Walmart and Amazon it’s also so important to me that I highlight local brands, too ! Below is a curated gift guide that does just that. I hope you can find the room to shop small and local this season :)  From top left:  Silopanna Crew […]

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The Best Holiday Gifts For Kids In 2025

I’m so excited to share my top holiday gift picks for 2025 — thoughtfully curated for babies, toddlers, and bigger kids. I’ve spent hours sifting through pages and pages of toys, games, activities and more to put this together for you! This year’s best gifts for kids focus on creativity, learning, and screen-free fun that […]

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Girls Travel Capsule Wardrobe

I’ve been sharing peeks of my planning process when it comes to outfit planning for big trips. We leave in a month for our summer vacation in Croatia and I pulled together some options to share that are all from Amazon. My girls suitcases will look a little different and I’ll share once I’m done […]

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Spring Style Guide

This post has been a long time coming! I originally planned to do an Amazon capsule wardrobe for the season but quickly threw that idea out the window. I want to be able to share what I’m actually wearing and I’ve made some investment purchases from other retailers this year. Putting this guide together really […]

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2024 Holiday Gift Guide

2024 Small Business Gift Guide

As a small business owner myself I understand the importance of not just sharing the easy to shop for gift ideas on Amazon and Target, but the smaller shops too! This year I plan to update this post throughout the season with small shop gift ideas. If you have a small shop to submit that […]

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2024 Holiday Gift Guide

2024 Holiday Gift Guide For Kids

I’ve spent the last month searching the internet for hours while putting together my 2024 holiday gift guides! While I do love this, it’s also labor intensive and takes me forever! I’m picky and selective about what I include and I hope this gives you some gift ideas. Directly under this paragraph is a responsive […]

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Pumpkin Air Fryer Donut Holes

Mix one box spice cake mix and 1 can of pumpkin until combined. Add a few tablespoons of flour until the batter is stiff enough to form balls. Use a scoop and place on a parchment lined air fryer pan. Air fry at 350 for ten minutes, flipping halfway. Let cool and then coat with […]

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Recipes

Beachy Frozen Yogurt Bites

These frozen yogurt bites are so yummy and sure to be a hit with your kiddos this summer! I made this frozen yogurt bark a few years ago and while it’s also fun, these are much easier to keep in your freezer and pop out when you want one! I swear by these silicone muffin […]

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Activity Box Ideas

Summer Boredom Busters

Quick links: Pink plastic game bags (also come in gray)Boredom Busters PrintableQuiet Time Basket Stuff Here’s a link to the pink plastic bags I used to organize our boredom cabinet for the summer! I put our most used games in these clear plastic bags so they are easy to see and a reminder to use. […]

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Introducing Camp Magic Playbook: 8 Weeks of Virtual Summer Camp Adventures!

Did you hear the news? Camp Magic Playbook, a virtual summer camp for kids ages 3-9 has launched! 8 weeks of themed camps that you can do from the comfort of your own home! Are you ready to transform your home into a magical summer camp for your kids? We’re thrilled to announce the launch […]

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Our Busy Bags

Here are links to everything we like to use in our busy bags. I switch things up every few weeks. I bring these to soccer games, doctor appointments, restaurants, road trips etc. Basically, whenever I want to entertain my kids without screens! The plastic case and activity book, dot markers & dot stickers are from […]

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