September 8, 2014

Mom Monday {family traditions}

I think it's really important to develop family traditions. It gives everyone some consistency in a world that is constantly throwing chaos our way. It also creates lasting memories, and it's fun. Here are a few of ours we do on a weekly basis. What are your family traditions? I would LOVE to hear. Please leave a comment and share your...READ MORE

September 3, 2014

In the Kitchen {no bake healthy brownies}

These brownies are one of my most favorite desserts I have made lately. The best thing about them is that they are healthy. I used raw Cacao powder which has loads of anti-oxidents and fabulous health properties, they are sweetened with dates and pure maple syrup, and you don't have to cook them!! Brilliant. Easy, healthy, chocolatey, I am sold. The following recipe is adapted from this original recipe from Plant Powered Kitchen. I am dying to get her...READ MORE

August 19, 2014

Out and About {Public 74}

Hello friends! Back home and ready to get back in the swing of things. We had a great trip to Cape Cod and it was amazing to spend time with family. We arrived home on Saturday so we had Sunday to decompress. If your travels allow I highly recommend this. Anyway we discovered a great new restaurant in San Juan Capistrano (Southern California) on Sunday called Public 74. They have a fabulous beer selection, the cocktails looked amazing, and the food was...READ MORE

August 4, 2014

Mom Monday {tiny ballerina fashions}

Piper is continuing to love her ballet class. She even told me when she grows up she wants to be a ballerina. How adorable is that? Here are a few of my favorite tiny ballerina fashions I have been loving lately. How gorgeous right? It's surprisingly hard to find fabulous ballerina outfits for the littles. If anyone has a favorite source I would love for you to share with us in the...READ MORE

June 30, 2014

Mom Monday {favorite finds}

I thought I would share a few of my favorite finds today. First up is this adorable shop, Miniluu, spotted over on 100 Layer Cakelet. All items made from natural or recycled materials and everything is so fabulous. Well this couldn't make me any happier! The Honest Company products are now available at Target. Jumping up and down right...READ MORE