16Aug

14 Summer Journal Prompts for Memory Keeping

Summer is full of little moments worth remembering: road trips, long evenings, days by the water, adventures, favorite foods, colorful sunsets, and all the ordinary moments in between. But when summer is over, it can be surprisingly easy to forget just how much happened. That’s one of the reasons I
15Aug

14 Fall Journal Prompts for Memory Journaling

If you love the idea of journaling but don’t always know what to write, fall is the perfect season to start a memory-keeping journal. I’ve always loved the idea of documenting everyday life, but my journal pages rarely look like traditional journal entries. I’m much more likely to fill a
05Nov

Free Thanksgiving Phone Wallpapers

Thanksgiving is all about cozy moments, full hearts, and (of course) full plates. To celebrate, I’ve created a new collection of free Thanksgiving phone wallpapers, each one designed to bring a little warmth and whimsy to your screen. From pumpkin pie to turkeys and thankful thoughts, these cheerful designs are
03Nov

Christmas Phone Wallpapers

The most wonderful time of the year is here, and I’m celebrating with a new collection of free Christmas phone wallpapers! These cozy, festive designs feature everything from twinkling trees and gingerbread cookies to a beary sweet friend. Download your favorites below and bring holiday cheer straight to your lock
03Sep

The Ultimate Kindergarten Year Checklist for Moms

Sending your child to kindergarten is one of the biggest milestones in motherhood. It’s the year of first backpacks, first school lunches, first friendships, and a whole new season for your family. But between the excitement and the nerves, it can feel like there’s so much to remember. From making
16Sep

Halloween Through The Years- Memory Journaling

Last October, I began working on an album celebrating Halloween through the years. With my kids now past the trick-or-treating stage, it’s bittersweet to realize that chapter of our lives has come to an end. No more adorable costumes, no more strolling the neighborhood on crisp October nights, hearing the
24Aug

Boo Basket Ideas For Adults and Teens

Putting together gift baskets is an obsession of mine. If you have a birthday in my family, you’re getting a basket full of thoughtfully curated items. Teacher? Gift basket. Christmas? Gift basket. Oh, you’re having a baby? Gift basket. It’s my love language. I genuinely enjoy the entire process, from
18Aug

Easy Halloween Treats- No Recipe Required

I don’t know about you, but I am so over the complicated, over-the-top, extravagant, holiday content that takes over every social media platform these days. It’s as if every holiday is a competition to come up with the next best idea, the most viral post etc. It’s become less about
25Jul

Why Do We Carve Pumpkins?

Have you ever wondered where the tradition of pumpkin carving began? I recently dug into the origins of this seasonal tradition and found it really interesting, so I wanted to share. The Myth of Stingy Jack The tradition of pumpkin carving, known as “jack-o’-lanterns”  actually originated in Ireland. It began
03Sep

Download this free Halloween printable for Spooky Season

The arrival of September means we are only one month away from spooky season. Of course, in the creative world spooky season starts a little earlier. I created these free printable downloads for Halloween so you can get a head start on your home decor, party planning, gift making and

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