Category: favorite finds
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20 Things I Keep in My Car Because I’m a Mom
My car used to be a car. Now it’s basically a tiny, poorly organized emergency preparedness vehicle. At any given moment, I might have snacks, toys, extra clothes, random shoes, approximately 14 receipts, and something sticky that I am choosing not to investigate. And honestly? That’s motherhood. Over the years, I’ve learned that keeping a…
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I’m Trying to Make My House Feel Cozier This Fall Without Buying a Whole New House
Every fall, it happens. I see one cozy living room on Instagram. Then another. Then suddenly, I’m convinced that the reason my house doesn’t feel cozy is because I need a new couch, a fireplace, hardwood floors, matching throw pillows, and possibly a cabin in Vermont. Which is unfortunate. Because I do not have the…
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I’m in My Lorelai Gilmore Era: Everything I Found on Amazon to Play Along
I have officially entered my Lorelai Gilmore era. No, I haven’t moved to Stars Hollow. I don’t own an inn. I haven’t somehow mastered the art of wearing a cute little outfit while consuming enough coffee to power a small city. But I am craving cozy mornings, oversized sweaters, good books, fall weather, questionable amounts…
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So… I’m a Sports Mom Now: Everything I Actually Needed for Our First Season
So apparently, I’m a sports mom now. Third grade opens up ALOT of opportunities at my daughter’s school so now we’re suddenly involved in track and field, gymnastics, and scouts. Somewhere between the first practice, the first meet, and realizing I had absolutely no idea what I was supposed to bring with us, I officially…
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How I Created a Family Command Center Without Remodeling Anything
I used to think a family command center required a dedicated wall, beautiful cabinetry, and enough Pinterest-worthy accessories to make me feel like I had my life together. It turns out, I mostly needed a few hooks and a place to put things. Our command center isn’t fancy. But it works. Start With the Drop…
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How We Handle School Papers Without Drowning in Paper
If you have school-aged kids, you know. The papers. The worksheets. The artwork. The newsletters. The permission slips. The certificates. The birthday invitations. The things they made that are absolutely adorable and therefore impossible to throw away. If I kept every piece of paper that came home, we’d need another house. So I’ve had to…
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10 Things I Bought for Our Home That I’d Buy Again
I’m pretty skeptical of things marketed as “life-changing.” I’ve bought plenty of products that promised to organize my entire life and instead became another thing I had to find somewhere to store. But there are some things we’ve bought for our home that genuinely made everyday life easier. These are the things I’d buy again.…
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The Memory Box System That’s Saving Me From Drowning in Kid Paperwork
Before I had kids, I never realized how much paper they would bring into my house. Artwork. School pictures. Birthday cards. Certificates. Event programs. Class projects. Report cards. Tiny handprints. Construction-paper masterpieces that absolutely cannot be thrown away—at least not immediately. For a while, I kept everything. Then I realized that if I saved every…
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The Little Things That Make Our House Feel Cozier
I don’t have a perfectly decorated home. Our house has toys. Laundry. Random cups that somehow migrate from the kitchen to every other room. There are probably crumbs somewhere right now. But I do love making our home feel cozy. Not expensive. Not perfectly styled. Just comfortable. The kind of place where you want to…
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The Things I Keep in My Mom Emergency Bag
I have learned that there are two kinds of moms: The moms who carry a small purse with their phone, wallet, and maybe some lip balm. And the moms who carry a bag that could probably sustain a small family for three days. I am, unfortunately, the second kind. I don’t always carry a traditional…
