Today, I was talking with a friend, and she was telling me about some recent changes in her life. I listened as she explained how she had chosen to cut back on some things and remove some things completely — to make more space in her life for the things she wanted to prioritize. She […]
Did we do it? Did we get through another holiday season? if you’re recovered and ready to get out of the house again, here are some events to try out to kick off 2020! Know that January is a time that many businesses use to recover from the end-of-year madness, so there may be some […]
Another year comes to a close, and in celebration, I find myself in bed by 9:45pm, nursing the last of my whisky lemonade and realizing all I have to show for the last year are two children who are—against all odds—still alive. No matter, those two accomplishments will wake me right on time as the […]
Holiday traditions are my jam. Hands down, my favorite one is my picture frame memory Christmas tree. I saw the idea on my Instagram feed a few years back. The idea is to have a tree specifically for picture frame ornaments. One frame and picture for every year. A family memory Christmas tree. I was […]
The other day I found myself saying, “Life is insane right now. I just need to make it through the holidays…” Wait. WHAT?! Stop. I love Christmas. LOVE. IT. The decorations. The smell. (Balsam & Cedar anyone?) The traditions. Cheesy movies. The music. It’s my favorite time of year. So why on earth would I want to […]
It was a balmy 70 degrees in Nashville the day we brought my youngest son home from the hospital. The temperatures were certainly unexpected for the week of Christmas, so he wore a long-sleeved onesie in lieu of the adorable penguin fleece outfit I had packed so carefully in my hospital bag for my December […]
When we moved into our current home three years ago and December rolled around, I knew I wanted holiday wreaths hanging on the all front windows. I also knew I didn’t want fake wreaths — nor did I want to spend $15 per wreath. I googled some ideas, browsed Pinterest, and decided I would make […]
Looking for the best places to find Santa in Nashville? Let us help — we’ve put together this list just for you. We love a good picture of our kiddos with the Big Guy as much as the next mama (crying or not). So get them in their jams, that cute Christmas outfit you put […]
In a day and time when kids grow up a LOT faster than they used to do, they’re also far more used to technology than we were when we were as kids. While I was content addressing and mailing my wish list to “SANTA, at the NORTH POLE,” lots of kids these days don’t […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Nashville! Have you decked your halls and written a letter to Santa? If not, here are some events to get you in the holiday spirit! A reminder from last year’s guide: Sunnyside Lights in Brentwood has decided to majorly downsize as the event was drawing too […]
