a sock full of the most random goodies? growing up, stockings were always one of my favorite parts of christmas. you truly never knew what mom, uh santa, was going to toss in there. when considering stocking stuffers, it is easy to go with the basics. there’s just so many things to choose from these… Continue reading stocking stuffer ideas for kids.
i'm all about making this christmas the best one thus far for our family; starting new traditions and keeping up with the old. i've always pictured waking up christmas morning and having the entire family in matching holiday pajamas. i'm a sucker for those festive, picturesque holiday photos all nestled under the tree opening christmas… Continue reading #famjams: matching holiday pajamas for the family.
christmas traditions are my absolute favorite; especially doing the traditions that i remember doing with my family growing up and now being able to do them with my own family. ever since i can remember, my mom, sister and i would get together and spend a day before christmas baking copious amounts of cookies. we'd… Continue reading a christmas cookie tradition.
need a simple, chili recipe that pairs perfectly with football sundays? my family has an amazing white chicken chili recipe that they've made for years; it's hearty and delicious. this weekend i was in the mood for some chili and decided to take the old recipe, tweak it a bit, and make it more my… Continue reading recipe: cream cheese white chicken chili.
christmas time is easily my favorite time of the year. some of my fondest memories growing up are helping my parents put up our christmas tree and decorating our home for the holidays. now it's an extra special time because i get to share on those traditions with my own family in our home. if… Continue reading our home for the holidays.
happy thankful thursday. cheesy? yes, i know. but lately, and especially today being thanksgiving and all, i've been feeling especially grateful. it's so easy to lose sight of everything we have and those in our life in the midst of a chaotic life. but today, i wanted to focus on the positive things and write… Continue reading thankful thursday.
i've always been a big fan of fall family photos - the setting is just perfect and the timing works great to use them for holiday cards. ever since we all moved in together, i've wanted to get photos of us altogether to decorate our home with. i saw leigh photography post about fall photo… Continue reading family photos friday.
i’ve been so excited to decorate our christmas tree this year. i find that it always sets the tone; i love waking up in the morning and turning on the lights and immediately the house feels warm and cozy. if it were up to me we would have christmas trees up for more than just… Continue reading our christmas tree.
there is no denying that i love fall. everything about it from the crisp autumn breeze flowing in through the open windows, cuddles under the cozy blankets, and football. how can you not love this season? before we know it, we will be flipping our calendars and the cold winter months will be upon us.… Continue reading why i love fall.
the summer of 2019 is officially over for me as my girls have started back up with school. this summer had its lows, it's highs. and everything in between. but looking back at all the pictures that i'll be sharing in this post, it was the best summer of my life. so many life changes… Continue reading a photo journal – summer 19
Okay To Be Shay 