I am not gonna lie, this was a fun one to put together! A lot of these I am purchased for Josh this year and some are just good freaking ideas! Most of the time when we think of new or expecting parents the emphasis is put on the mom […]
10 Ways to Feel Festive this Year
Having trouble getting into the holiday spirit this year?! Stress and hard times can really take the joy out of the holidays. Don’t worry I have several ways to help you get into the holiday mood! All it takes is a little effort and a whole lot of fun! Let’s […]
Healthier Holiday Drinks
Today’s post is brought to you by my bestie Kramer Daugherty! She is a registered dietician and has been featured on Essentially Sydney several times! Kramer is a fountain of knowledge! She has put together some holiday drinks with a healthier twist! No need to miss out on all the […]
Holiday Getaways
Today we have another guest writer, my little sister, Becca Lax! She is a pilot and has become an expert at planning trips, especially last-minute holiday getaways on a budget! So I asked her to share all her tips and tricks she has learned! Just in case you decide you […]
My Christmas Wish List 2020
Alright, so I thought it would be fun to share my personal wish list with you this year for a couple of reasons! First of all, I thought it would be interesting to be able to look back and see what I wanted the year I was 28 and was […]
How to Wrap your Gifts with less Waste this Year
Ok friends, let’s talk gift wrapping! I have noticed this year especially that there is a ton of waste associated with gift wrapping. Now don’t get me wrong, I am in no way 100% eco-friendly or waste-free! But after having several baby showers in the span of a couple of […]
5 Benefits to Moving Your Body + A Free Holiday Workout
Everyone welcome new guest writer, Erin Marx! I love this girl! She is full of inspiration and good attitudes! She is a fellow optimist and workout junkie! Needless to say, we get along very well! Today she is sharing some benefits to getting up and moving your body, especially during […]
Stocking Stuffers under $20
How fun are stocking stuffers? They are like little bonus gifts! Sometimes the smallest gift can be the most special! So let’s get our shop on with these stocking stuffers under $20 ideas I’ve found for you! I have divided them up into For Her, For Him, and For Kids! […]
Ugly Christmas Sweater Roundup
You can never go wrong with an ugly Christmas sweater! It will always be a hit at your holiday gatherings! Even better if you get to host a Christmas sweater party! How fun would that be?! Well, I have done the heavy lifting for your this year and rounded up […]
Holiday Shopping Strategy 2020
I don’t know if it is the extreme nesting I am experiencing or if it is just me being on the game this year but I am way ahead of myself on holiday shopping this year! I have a plan to attack those Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals hard […]