Personally, I am a total homebody and will stay home for days on end. Especially at this time of the year. I hate crowds and try to avoid them at all costs. I much prefer cozy clothes and a movie by the fire over going out. My husband calls me a hermit. My friend and I were joking last night, as we were going to a holiday event, that this was the first time in a week I actually put on real clothes. 😳 You guys have really been loving my gift guides, which makes me so happy. So, I couldn't let ...
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A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE & A GIVEAWAY!
Happy Monday, friends! I get asked a lot about what I do and how I manage my day working from home, so today I thought I would share a bit more about my daily routine and what it is like in my house on a normal day. I life with my husband and 2 (almost) teenage boys ages 12 & 15 in Annapolis, Maryland. *This post is brought to you in partnership with MAXWELL SCOTT. I was not compensated for this post, but received this beautiful bag as a gift and they were also kind enough to offer ...
THE BEST GIFTS FOR TEENAGERS BOYS & GIRLS
Happy Friday! I am wrapping up the week with my gift guides for teenagers. They can truly be so hard to shop for, but I have rounded up a few things that are sure to please any young adult in your life. I did categorize them into boys and girls, but there are some that work for every gender and age, so make sure you take a look at both. For more inspiration, feel free to take a look at last years guide. There are some great ideas on there as well. If you are donating toys this year, I ...
THE BEST HOLIDAY CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS
All of this gift guide writing made me hungry and I needed a snack, so I am sharing this recipe for the best holiday cranberry cheesecake bars with you today. I am not a pumpkin pie person and this is my go-to dessert every Thanksgiving. It is also great for holiday parties and lets you use any leftover cranberry sauce. You can also make them into individual cheesecakes by using cupcakes liners and a muffing tin. These always go fast in my house, as everyone loves them. They have a buttery, ...
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES FOR HIM & HER
Happy Humpday! The days are just flying by and holiday shopping is in full swing. It can be stressful to try and find the perfect gift for everyone on your list, so I am here to help. I will be working on several different gift guides for you in the next few days including gift guides for kids, beauty(of course), stocking stuffers, cozy gifts, gifts for busy moms and even last minute gifts from Amazon. Today, I would like to start with my gift guides for him & her. These are all gifts I ...
Fall Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
I was making this Fall Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad in my Instagram stories the other day and you guys wanted me to share the recipe, so here it is. This salad comes together in about 30 minutes. It is chock full of good-for-you stuff and is hearty & satisfying. The roasted butternut squash, dried cranberries and toasted pumpkin seeds make it the perfect fall salad. It holds up well, so it is perfect to make in a large batch and then you have a healthy lunch for the whole week. I love ...
