THE JOURNAL

Happy (almost) 4th of July! It’s a time where the burgers are on the grill, kids are splashing in the pool and the adults have a cold one in their hand, celebrating America’s birthday.  You might even get a glimpse of those magical fireworks! And let’s not forget about all the sweet treats that come […]

Summer is a time for family adventures and laid back get togethers. And today’s post hits on both of these summer staples. I love having family and friends over to our home.  Sharing laughs, stories and memories, it fuels my soul. I also love a summer bucket list. So lets get some of my summer […]

This one is for you, the parents. It’s always important to make time for yourselves and take time away from your little loves. And as hard as it is to find a babysitter, get everything in the house ready and yourselves (showers are a luxury when you’re in the thick of motherhood 😉), it’s worth […]

We are heading out on our summer beach vacation to Wilmington, North Carolina in a few weeks and we are so excited! Completely random but did you know it’s where the show, The Summer I Turned Pretty was filmed? It’s one of my daughter’s favorite shows so we’re going to check out some of the […]

School’s out for summer! School’s out forever! Ok, I got carried away, not forever, but sometimes a summer can feel like forever when your kids are home and constantly wanting to be entertained.  And while I am a firm believer that there is no need to entertain your kids every minute of the day, it’s […]