It was the winter of 2006 I had the horse trailer packed with my belongings, our cat in the car and I was headed to Colorado to finally start a life with Ryan. It was ten months of long distance for us and we were thrilled to be in the same state and the same apartment….
This time of year is my favorite. I love the weather, the leaves and the traditions. We have been taking the kids to the pumpkin patch since A was little. We couldn’t wait to continue the tradition and head back to the Fritzler Farms that we went to last year. With B being as active…
It’s been a little while since the last addition to our “Little Readers” section and this weekend I read a book to A that we had checked out from the library that I just cannot help but share. Every Which Way We Pray by Joyce Meyer. As I was walking across the bookshelves on our way to…
Fall is a favorite around here. The leaves changing from greens to yellows, oranges and reds make for such a beautiful view. Every year we collect fallen leaves and create crafts with them, it’s like an unspoken tradition around here. We find a beautiful day, head to the park with a bag, and start collecting….
Joy is one of my favorite emotions. It’s that that feel inside my core that makes my heart skip a beat because I’m living in the here and now wringing out all that life has to give. Ironically enough Young Living’s Joy oil blend is one of my favorites. I love the way it smells…
(^this photo via Denver Trolley) During our recent trip to the Denver Children’s Museum we discovered the Denver Trolley! Since Daniel Tiger has a Trolley we knew that A would be thrilled if we surprised her with a ride. We checked out how much tickets were and found out adults were $5.00 each and…
I love learning new things and if it’s wellness related, I’m even more stoked about it. A couple of weeks ago, I partnered with Sprouts and their nutrition partner, Suzanne Farrell, to learn about turmeric and how to incorporate this trendy herb into snacks and meals. I knew a little about Turmeric – like how many…
Hey there friends! We’ve been catching up from being a bit under the weather around here and this week has just flown by. Thanks so much for the kind words on Tuesday’s post. I received a few emails and texts about the post and it means so much! To finish out the week I wanted…
I remember what it felt like when I decided I was going to massage school, the excitement of learning something new that would actually help people. It felt like I had a purpose. Instead of being an office manager like I was used to being I was going to be making a difference. I got…
Anytime my love for nature, art, and small business collide into one place it makes me an extra bit of happy. When you combine art onto nature and find someone building a dream with their small business while doing so, it’s even better. I was recently introduced to a shop called PineNeedle Stitches. I…
There is just something about the wide open windows, the color of the leaves changing over slowly and cooler weather that is restorative, and life giving to me. Today especially. Things have been a little more stressful around our home lately. The process of getting our house painted has been less than wonderful and it’s…
I can only think of one time that Ryan and I camped in a campground. Ryan being a native of Colorado that did a lot of outdoor camping growing up with his dad and as a boy scout – campgrounds weren’t a thing that he had much to do with. For me, the Kansas girl…
We had a quiet week around here, and a productive weekend filled with projects and family. Since it’s been a little while since I did a Links and Loves post, I thought today would be a good day for one. These are some of my favorite posts because I just share things I’m loving so…
My timelines are flooded by the sporatic back to school events. Some schools still have awhile, my homeschool friends are a couple weeks out or a easing in slowly and some have been back for a week or two. It feels like summers are getting shorter every year. For us though, the school year doesn’t…
I made a summer bucket list filled with things I wanted to do this summer. Things I wanted to make and things I wanted to experience with the kids. To me, popsicles scream summer but I’m also not a huge fan of a lot of things on the market. I don’t like the large amounts…
Smiles are the universal language and often a part of a first impression. We only get two sets of teeth and if we don’t take care of them the first time then there’s no going back. I was blessed with really great teeth. I have never had braces and have very straight teeth and I’ve never been diagnosed with…
Meal time in our house is an important time of day for our family. We are all usually involved in preparing our meals, we sit down together at our table, and eat together. When Ryan is home but running a little late for dinner, we have a little snack early and then we wait until…
This post was sponsored by Evenflo as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received the Evenflo Sibby Travel System to facilitate my review. As always, all opinions and imagery are ours. Our daughter, A, is very independent. She loves to explore, walk with us and be a part of the action. Sometimes…
When it comes to our little ones we try to go as natural as possible. For me, it’s important let them fall into their natural rhythms. Napping has always happened when in their rhythms, they breastfeed until they are ready to ween. We purchase items without artificial flavors or preservatives to give them the best nutrients possible….