Everyone loves a good gift exchange game! You set a price limit and go crazy! It is always so fun to see whatever one ends up with! Some gifts are goofy, some are sweet, some a just downright awful! But it is all in fun! So if you are wanting […]
This post is special! My sweet Aunt Bonnie shares wonderful memories of the holidays when she was growing up and bonus, some family recipes!! She of course picked some of our family’s’ all-time favorite desserts! Makes my mouth water just thinking about them! Let’s get into it! Bonnie Czoer What’s […]
Today I am gladly introducing you to a new guest writer for Essentially Sydney! Allie Scharfe! We actually met playing adult rec volleyball, yes we are on the same team and we rock, of course! She is a writer by nature and will have you laughing all through this post! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
