THE JOURNAL

There’s nothing quite like the Christmas season. I guess that’s why they call it the most wonderful time of the year! I have been able to share some of my favorite recipes and traditions over the years in my little corner of the internet and this year, I thought, let’s look back at some of […]

Halloween is here! While this is not my favorite holiday, it’s still fun to do a few festive things. And if you’re anything like me and shine under pressure (aka last minute), these cute, very simple ideas are just right for you! guacamole puking pumpkin Guacamole is an appetizer that just can’t be beat.  Any […]

The time is here. The most popular time for families to have their Family Portraits taken. And with this time of year, always comes the most asked question; What should we wear for our family portraits? And it’s one of my favorite questions to answer. I am a big fan of neutrals with pops of […]

Parenting is hard. Let me say that again, parenting is hard. There is an endless amount of information, opinions from “experts” at every turn and judgement from other parents who are doing things differently. Modern parenting is exhausting. We are continuously told by society that our kids need to get into activities, find their passions, […]

The first year of your child’s life is a roller coaster.  It’s exhilarating, terrifying, chaotic, fun and goes by so fast (even though at times, it can feel like time is moving backwards). Your newborn baby goes from this little precious bundle of love who may or may not keep you up all hours of […]