Leanne 
We try and visit as many towns and cities near us, and this summer has been a busy one of day tripping around the Seattle area. One town we often overlook on our travels is Mount Vernon, WA, and we decided to change that this summer. We’ve mainly driven through Mount Vernon on the way … Read more
We love our neighbors*. It’s become tradition that all of our girls {5 girls between the two families} get new matching dresses that they wear during our annual neighbor* events, and I had completely spaced this year. Thank goodness this year our amazing neighbors* surprised us with the cutest dresses for the girls at Hanna … Read more
During our epic Montana adventure this summer, we spent a few days exploring all that Whitefish Mountain had to offer at Whitefish Mountain Resort. My niece and sister joined us and it made for an awesome family-fun adventure that we all can’t stop talking about.From gorgeous scenery and slow-paced sightseeing all the way to heart-racing … Read more
I swear my heart just melted. This girl and her love for her babies has me completely smitten. The tenderness with which she cares for each of her Corolle dolls is admittedly something pretty special. Looking at all of this love, I can’t help but be sentimental. It seems like just months ago my firstborn … Read more
Do you shop zulily? I first heard about them years ago from my cousin who was able to get everything she needed for both her and her new baby at deeply discounted prices thanks to zulily. After checking it out for myself, I was hooked, and have since bought a ton of stuff for me, … Read more
Yes, I know it’s too early to be talking about Christmas, but hear me out on this one. Call it Christmas in July, if you will. I’m talking about a new Christmas tradition for families that’s full of fun and friendship, without any of the stress of other “magical” holiday traditions. Last year, dad author … Read more
By now, you most likely know all about my love for the Mitsubishi Outlander. Back in 2015, I was raving about the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, and then in 2016 that love was eclipsed by the Mitsubishi Outlander after the very first drive. The luxuries of the bigger CUV size and the adaptability of the third … Read more
If you know my family, you know that the way to their hearts is by exploring new towns as often as possible. So, it was very popular when we got the opportunity to explore a whole new state this past week in our two days in Kalispell, Montana. The last time I was in Montana … Read more
Last week on a school field trip, I had a very earnest conversation with a little girl about all of the many things she loves about sequins. Specifically, reverse sequins {AKA mermaid sequins}, the kind that you can use to “draw” shapes with. It turns out she has been wanting products with these special reverse … Read more
My daughter loves jewelry of all kinds, and when you combine that with her immense love of dolls, you get crazy levels of excitement. I headed out to see what I could find to make matching necklaces for her and her doll and in the process came home with a bag full of stuff that … Read more