Hello Loves! Welcome back to another Grateful Sunday. June 21 is the last day of school for my son. I’m excited and anxious at the same time. I know I’m not alone. For today’s post, I’m sharing a few ways that I’m mentally preparing for summer with my two minions. Mentally Preparing For Summer With…
Tangy Cucumber Sauce Recipe – Perfect For Grilled Salmon
I can’t remember the last time I made grilled salmon with my delicious tangy cucumber sauce. It used to be a staple in our home, but when I got pregnant with my daughter, I couldn’t stand the sight of salmon. I was recently sent a Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap™ Compact Food Processor and thought…
Grateful Sunday: Planting Vegetables & Flowers In Our Garden
Hey loves. Happy Memorial Day weekend to my fellow American readers. The week went by so fast. Welcome back to another Grateful Sunday post. Last week we completed our raised garden beds and started working on the pool. This week we are planting vegetables and some flowers in our garden. I know some of you wanted…
New Milka Oreo Chocolate + Walmart Gift Card Giveaway
Milka Oreo Chocolate + Walmart Gift Card Giveaway Are you tempted? These MILKA OREO Chocolate Candy Bars are delicious!! The crunchy bits of Oreo, creme filling, and rich European Milka chocolate make this delicious treat a match made in heaven. Whether you want to share a bar with your friends or family or stash it in…
Grateful Sunday: Raised Garden Beds & Prepping For The Summer
Happy Sunday! Over the last couple of weeks, Demo has been busy trying to get the garden ready for planting season. One of his goals was to add an enclosure to his raised garden beds to keep the rabbits away from his corn, Well, today he completed that, and I wanted to share some of…
The Only Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe You’ll Ever Need
If you ask me what my favorite ice cream flavor is, it would be a close tie between Vanilla and Pistachio. Vanilla is so versatile when it comes to toppings and pistachio – because pistachio is freaking delicious!! A few months back I shared an Oreo ice cream recipe and promised that I would share another one…
Q & A With A Photographer: Matthew David Parker
I’ve always been fascinated with photography. Being able to tell a story with a photo is a pretty amazing thing. I recently got the chance to interview Matthew David Parker; a fantastic photographer based in LA. Let’s jump right into it. Meet Matthew David Parker Do you have any formal training? I do. In fact,…
Grateful Sunday: Happy Mother’s Day Lovely Mommas!
Hello, loves! I wanted to take a moment and wish all my lovely mommas a Happy Mother’s Day. This is a bit of a wordless Sunday kind of post. See you guys back here next week for another Grateful Sunday post. Happy Mother’s Day Be sure to subscribe to my blog for an update when…
5 Last Minute DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For Grandmothers
Raise your hand if you forgot to get a gift for the grandmothers. Wait, just me?! *Hides in shame* On the off chance that I am NOT alone, I have a list of last minute DIY Mother’s Day gift ideas for the grandmas in your life. 5 Last Minute DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For Grandmothers…
Maternity Pillow – The Secret to a Comfortable Pregnancy
Unlike typical bed pillows, pregnancy pillows come in particular shapes and sizes to accommodate the needs of an expectant mother. The different types of pillows are often machine washable and have removable, washable outer covers. Pillow fillings include cotton, feather, memory foam, polyester or a combination of hypoallergenic materials. Pregnancy pillows are designed to benefit…
Sometimes I Don’t Feel Grateful, And That’s OK.
I’m taking a break from my usual “Grateful Sunday” posts. I lost my sh*t while cleaning the toilet bowl today. After screaming at the top of my lungs (freaking the kids out and confusing Demo), I thought about removing the toilet bowl and throwing it out the window. I felt horrible about it once I calmed down,…
Watermelon Mojito Blanco Recipe + Mocktail Version
It’s not yet summer, but I’ve been craving a Mojito for so long! Today is Cinco de Mayo, and although mojito is originally from Cuba, I wanted to share this delicious Watermelon Mojito Blanco recipe with you. I know not many of you drink alcohol so I also have the non-alcoholic version of this drink for ya! Enjoy…
Honor Mom With a Handmade Teleflora Bouquet + $75 Gift Code to Teleflora
This Mother’s Day, honor mom with a handmade Teleflora bouquet that’s beautiful and radiant – just like her! The way we can never get up on time, how we want things “just right,” the career paths we take, how we’re the strongest when we feel the weakest. We hear, “You’re just like your mother” throughout…
5 Ways to Spruce Up Your Living Room For Spring
A few weeks from today will mark our 3rd year in our first home. To say that I’m grateful for this blessing would be an understatement. Our old apartment was minuscule compared to our home now which means we have a lot of empty rooms. We’ve slowly started to add more pieces to our home,…
Grateful Sunday: Getting Our Garden Ready + Blog Anniversary
Happy Sunday (or whatever day it is when you read this). This week felt long! Not in an “I got so much done” but more in an “Is it over yet” kind of long. Know what I’m saying? Of course, the weekend came and went like a flash of lighting. Demo spend most of the…