It’s that time of year when noses start to run down and heating bills start to run up… er… I mean it’s when we can gather around a cozy bonfire in our snuggliest coats and make jolly memories over hot cocoa! Yes, that is exactly what I meant. For those of you lucky enough to…
Baby It’s Cold Outside!

5 Things I’ve Learned in 4 Years of Marriage

1. He’s not you – don’t expect him to be. Maybe you’re a neat freak. Maybe you hate sleeping with the door open. Maybe you like trying new dishes. Maybe you like the forks to go tines-down in the dishwasher. And, maybe he’s the opposite. Just because these things are important to YOU it doesn’t…
Halloween Costume Ideas!

Let’s face it, Halloween is just a great excuse to get the photo opp of the year. But my kids and I are having so much fun playing dress up so I dress them up almost every day leading up to Halloween! Aspen doesn’t mind wearing things on her head and even likes to get…
Soft As A Baby’s Bum: Huggies Edition

This blog post is sponsored by: Amazon and Huggies I love my babies when they are in their most natural state: their birthday suits. They are so perfect without anything added to their perfectly soft and supple skin. That’s why I choose Huggies, they are the softest diapers, so much softer than anything else I’ve tried all…
I sell wine, and maybe you should too!

I spend my summers in northern Idaho, an adult playground and wino’s paradise. My girlfriend introduced me to some of the best and cleanest wine in the world while I was there, I ordered a bunch of bottles, enjoyed each one as I can do oh-so-well, and wanted to learn more: Scout & Cellar is…
Nourishing My Whole Self: First Vacay Without Kids and Why I Feel Okay About It

Today I’m leaving for my first trip with my husband since before we had Aspen, so it’s been well over two years. When I think about it, it doesn’t seem like it’s been that long – we’ll always have more time to do what we want. But life is short and we are seizing the moment!…