Happy New Year!! I’m a sucker for fresh starts. I love making goals and to-do lists, I love looking ahead, and I love that spark of ambition that comes with a new dream. Actually, to be honest, September always feels like more of a fresh start to me than January does, since I visualize every year in terms of school years (that’s what happens when you’re a teacher and you’re also married to one!). But on this sunny January 1st, I’m feeling extra hopeful and motivated. The past year was … [Read more...]
Christmas Gift Guide for the Homebody
Since I always enjoy reading other people's gift guides, I wanted to share a couple gift guides of my own with you! The other day, I shared a gift guide for the littles on your list - specifically, a gift guide for babies under age one! Today, I'm focusing on the homebody - anyone in your life, adult or teen, who just loves cozying up at home and spending some quality time either introverting or relaxing around the house. I'm especially excited about this gift guide, because I'm such a … [Read more...]
Christmas Gift Guide for Babies Under One
It still surprises me to look at the calendar and see that we're over halfway through November already! Can you believe it? Christmas shopping season is really upon us! Since I always enjoy reading others' online gift guides, I wanted to share a gift guide of my own with you today! Today I'm talking about some of our favorite baby products! These are all things that Sophie loves, or that we've been glad we had on hand and we love. :) I hope this list inspires you in your own holiday shopping … [Read more...]
Why You Should Consider Writing a Christmas Letter This Year
One of my very favorite parts of this season is when our minds turn to holiday cards! I just adore sending and receiving Christmas cards. Honestly, getting a Christmas card in the mail makes my day every single time! (So, no worries there - know that if you send me a card, it's appreciated!) Every year, I tape up the cards we receive on the big white closet doors in our kitchen. It's so fun spending the weeks that lead up to Christmas seeing our friends and family smiling at us from their cards, … [Read more...]
Our 2018 Christmas Cards (+ a promo code for you!)
Can you believe it's that time of year already?! While I may not be a fan of the bitter wind and gray, snowy skies, I have to admit it - I'm excited for the holiday season. We already have our tree up because I wanted our daughter to get as much Christmas-y enjoyment out of the decor as possible! And we've already been dancing to our Christmas playlist this week as we make supper. :) After all, when the temperature is down in the 20s and teens here in Minnesota...I feel like the Christmas … [Read more...]
Mistletoes Baby Christmas Craft
I'm so excited about today's post! Sophie and I made a fun Christmas craft last month, and I finally took photos of it so I can share it with you all! If you're looking for a simple, inexpensive holiday craft for next year - perhaps you're expecting and will have a baby by next Christmas - then this is the craft for you! It'd even make a fun gift if you did it with your nieces/nephews, or children you nanny, because their parents will be so pleasantly surprised. :) This craft ranks high on … [Read more...]
December Recap + What I’m Looking Forward to in January
December was a full month! I'm going to do a combo post today - recapping our December adventures, and peeking ahead at January! December Recap + What I'm Looking Forward to in January: Bjorn's Army Reserves unit had Family Day on December 2nd! They had a nice meal for all of the soldiers and their families, as well as Santa and a gift for each child! Sophie got to meet some of Bjorn's fellow soldiers, and she got a couple cute farm-related wrist rattles from Santa! :) It was a great day, … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas From Our Family of 3!
Merry Christmas from our little family to yours! Our Christmas celebrations will continue with family throughout this week, but so far, it has been a really special season with our baby girl! ^^ A beautiful, meaningful candlelight service at our church ^^ ^^ We'll just pretend she was singing a Christmas carol or something, haha. ^^ ^^ Only a 1-degree day on Christmas Day, but it was gorgeous nonetheless! Gotta love sunshine! ^^ ^^ She was my favorite gift under the tree this year! … [Read more...]