Add spirit to your breakfast with this amazing DIY waffle bar

Spirit breakfast

Our weekday mornings can get pretty crazy. So, to keep things running smoothly, I created a breakfast schedule with the help of the kiddos to keep everyone happy. With Eggo waffles and Reddi-Wip being a favorite breakfast, the kids immediately declared every Wednesday as Waffle Wednesday, and I thought up the idea of a waffle bar with some inspiration from one of our favorite shows, “Spirit Riding Free”.

Matching Girls Monday: family pictures

Finally sharing our most recent family picture from this winter. We snapped these ourselves before heading out for a family fun day and later I realized that everyone but me was rocking some new Old Navy finds. Clearly I should go buy some new Old Navy clothes for myself, right?

Idahoan® Mashed Potatoes are real potatoes, real easy

Idahoan Mashed Potatoes Plate

We love Idahoan Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes and they go well with just about any meal. Full of buttery flavor and just the right texture, just like you would find at a restaurant, only better, because I can make it at home even on the busiest night. It’s comfort food made easy, and it’s the perfect thing to pair with a nice big salad or fresh baked bread for a complete meal that is on the table in minutes.

Protect what matters with the Onelink Smart Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Onelink smoke and CO alarm display

This past month has been a lesson in what is most important. It’s been yet another reminder that life is short and so incredibly precious. The new Onelink Smart Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm from First Alert makes peace of mind and protecting what matters easy with voice and message alerts and more.

Seattle Snowmageddon Captain’s Log

Kicksledding girls

Yes, it’s true. We’re buried in snow here in Seattle. Remember when I said we were getting a spring preview just a few weeks ago? Well, mother nature had a good laugh and then dumped all winter on us in the span of a little over a week. Never in my lifetime have I seen … Read more

Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with OREO!

OREO box assembly

My love language? Anything at all OREO. Okay, I’m not sure that’s a real love language, but it should be. So, an OREO Valentine’s Day Exchange Kit is basically made for me. The brand new bundled OREO Kit was created just for Valentine’s Day exchanges and family fun and includes everything you need to make your Valentine’s Day OREO-tastic.

American Girl introduces Blaire Wilson

American Girl Blaire with kiddo

Every family wants that idyllic childhood for their kids. One that encourages togetherness, fosters wholesome family values, and allows for their kids to just be kids. American Girl is hands-down one of our very favorite brands for this very reason. Their newest Girl of The Year, Blaire Wilson, focuses on making connections and shows that the value of good old-fashioned friendships is the most important.

Matching Girls Monday: spring preview in Seattle

We have had a beautiful winter here in Seattle, with so much sun and warmth. I’m so looking forward to spring so we can get out even more and hike and bike with the littles.  But, for now, I’m going to just be grateful that this is our winter views. We may be wearing jackets … Read more

CES 2019, here I come

CES Ready

Remember last year when I was bragging that I survived my first CES? Well, it lured me in again with its promises of seeing the latest and greatest tech, with all the bright lights and dazzle that only CES can bring. Even I will brave a Vegas trip for that. I’m heading out tomorrow for CES … Read more