jasper’s nemo birthday {why parties suck for a toddler}
parties are lots of fun. unless you're a toddler, and the party is not about you. my brother and his wife, who also live in SoCal, somehow have kids our kids' ages. it's kind of awesome. {i should note that i totally forgot to bring my real camera, so these are all...
pat & abby at torrey pines beach | family
this shoot from a few months ago will go down as my favorite family session yet... i have shot here at torrey pines beach a handful of times before and after this session, but this was one of my favorites. something about the perfect time of day {early saturday...
it’s about time for you, mom
sometimes we need a reset button. a reminder of our priorities. i haven't been around for a while. honestly, not at all in the mood to blog, to create, or do much of anything. so tired, cranky, and feeling like i miss the days when school was out and i really did have...
are you using these words right? {don’t look stupid}
we are getting stupider, i knew it. thanks alot a lot, social media. and autocorrect. go home, your moms are calling. in the few years i spent studying literature and writing in college, one of my favorite teachers {who taught creative writing} said that as writers,...
14 ways to know you are raising a threenager
i missed the important chat somewhere about "toddler hell." someone should have sat me down and prepared me for this... threenager: noun. a 3-year-old in a "phase" in which they truly do believe they are a teenager with negotiating skills from Harvard. ex. "great, my...
the perfect oatmeal chocolate chip cookies {and “bacon jerky”}
my mama is a known cookie master. these chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are my favorite kind she makes. and i needed a bit of home today. and yeah, i also added some bacon for dad... my mother isn't just a cookie master, everyone knows she's the cookie master....
printable father’s day tie and banner
a quick easy tie banner and print that BONUS, you can make into a super cheesy paper tie to make dad wear to church! and in any color so you can all still match. for the win. the guy i married is such a great sport. if you read my last post, or if you have a...
gift idea | dirty diet coke kit {and why it’s lonely to be a mom}
a quick little way to make someone's day. or if you just want to help spread the love of dirty diet coke.... i've been in a bit of a funk all week. i think as moms, especially those of us who stay at home, find that it's often a lonely gig. i wake up, meet...
salted caramel TWIX carmelitas
twix are my favorite candy bar {if i ever eat candy bars...}. and oatmeal chocolate chip are my favorite cookies. and i die for anything salted caramel. so basically, these could be my new favorite ooey gooey naughty treat. i have been looking at a recipe for...
spicy chicken enchilada pasta
another easy one pan skillet recipe to whip up in less than 30 minutes. we even use the veggie pasta to add a bit more flavor and a serving of veggies in there... i won't lie to you and say that we are always healthy eaters, in fact, i have read lots lately about...
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i’m a mom of 4, and a lover of all things bright, beautiful, and COLORful! as a fitness and nutrition coach, i love helping others to reach their health goals, and i love food and renovating, whether homes or bodies.
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