I’m back to share my second San Diego recap post where we visited the USS Midway and then had a delicious tea time at Shakespeare’s Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea. I noticed while we were in San Diego, the climate was warm enough that they didn’t really have any grass or annual flowers. This succulent… >> View Post
San Diego Recap: Our Hotel, Brunch Cruise & Little Italy Food Tour
We just got back from our family vacation to San Diego a week ago. I wanted to do a few recap posts to share our trip with all of you. I’m planning to do 3 posts about our stay in San Diego and then 1 post about our day trip to Disneyland/California Adventure in Los… >> View Post
Summer Bucket List {2022}
I can’t believe it is the middle of June already! The school year really flew by and I can’t believe I have two teens now. Summers are a lot different with teens than they are when they’re younger. Gone are the days of coordinating their outfits and fun little outings that I plan… now it… >> View Post
Get Fit with Carrie: Recap of Make Tracks at the Zoo 5K 2022
It’s been a long time since I’ve ran a 5K and there is this Make Tracks at the Zoo 5K at the St. Louis Zoo that I’ve done a couple times in the past. Since Nathan enjoys running as much as I do, we decided to sign up for it together. It turned out to… >> View Post
Reversible Dress & Other New Items from Cabi!
Shop This Post: Celebrate the Dress c/o Cabi Clothing Happy Thursday! Since this was a short week with the holiday on Monday, I decided to stick to just one blog post this week. We are taking a vacation to San Diego next week, so I will be taking next week off from blogging. I’ll still… >> View Post
Taking Home Style Inspiration From Your Travels Around the World
If you love traveling and have recently moved home, you might be looking for style and furnishing ideas. The best thing about travel is it broadens your imagination, as you see how different cultures live. So, why not take inspiration from that to make your home a reminder of your travels? Whether you’ve just moved… >> View Post
Friday Five {May 2022}
Happy Friday Everyone! One – Nathan’s 16th Birthday! Happy Friday, friends! Our May has been a busy one and there has been A LOT of stuff going on with the teens. So, this Friday Five will have a little more of that in it than usual. First up, we celebrated Nathan’s 16th birthday!! Since Autumn… >> View Post
Farmhouse Front Porch Refresh {with ALL Amazon items!}
Shop This Post: Hey everyone! I am excited to have a decor post up today, it has been a LONG time since I’ve done one. Today I’m sharing my Farmhouse Front Porch Refresh with ALL Amazon items! I’ve been wanting to do a porch refresh for awhile, just because items start to fade and get… >> View Post
Swimwear & Accessories (Adult + Teen Girl Options!)
Shop This Post: We have a trip coming up to San Diego and it has been so exciting to plan out swimsuits, warm weather accessories, etc. for our family! Last year we went to Myrtle Beach, but it was a dance national trip, so we are excited to have a family vacation this year that… >> View Post
3 Trendy Boutique Dresses for the Summer
Shop This Post: Ava Gold 9″ White Hand Bag c/o Teddy Blake (Multiple Colors, Includes Cross Body Strap) Clear Open Toed Sandals from Amazon I’m excited to share a new (to me!) boutique in New York City that recently reached out to me and gifted me a few gorgeous summer dresses. Closet 52 offers the perfect… >> View Post
How to Drive the Pacific Coast Highway Safely
California’s Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), also known as California 1, is one of the most beautiful highways in the world and a popular choice for road trippers. Whether you’re a California native, visiting from elsewhere in the States, or traveling to California from overseas, it’s important that you stay safe on your PCH road trip… >> View Post
Simply Earth Box {May 2022 Box}
I’m excited to share the Simply Earth Essential Oils Recipe Box, for the month of May. May is Women’s Health Month and this month’s recipe box has recipes in it to help support women’s wellness. This month you’ll receive a recipe box that will have essential oils and supplies to make the Mother’s Day Diffuser Blend, Moisturizing Hair… >> View Post