Family + Lifestyle

I hear more and more discussions these days surrounding the negative effects of sugar on our bodies. Schools become stricter on what can be passed out in the classroom. And lunch rooms (slowly) become healthier spots to eat. Even still, Halloween kicks...

Hey everyone! It’s time for my third annual pumpkin patch guide! Just like all the years before this one, I am decorating for Fall while lamenting the 90 degree heat. But cooler weather can’t be far behind, so plan...

Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, cookout season is officially upon us. From team gatherings to family reunions to holidays, there is no lack of opportunity to either host or attend events during the summer months. Here...

This post has been sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All opinions are 100% our own! There are graduations (from kindergarten to high school to college) happening all around. Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner. Countless wedding parties are...

When my daughter's first birthday was a few months out, I did what so many moms do. I turned to Pinterest for ideas and inspiration. The beautiful images were overwhelming—and so were the price tags that came with them....

I hope you're enjoying this beautiful Spring weather because soon the warm sunshine and cool breezes will give way to the hot and heavy air of SUMMER. So pack up your floaties and SPF 50, Nashville—it's time to open...

A couple years ago, a well-known site conducted a voluntary poll asking parents how much they spent on their child’s first birthday party. The answer might surprise you. The overwhelming majority said more than $500. If you’re ramping up for your...

When I started planning my youngest’s first birthday, there was one thing I knew I didn’t want to add to our home—more toys! I saw a poem suggesting a book instead of a card, but I specifically (really) did not...

The first time we took my son to a birthday party for one of his friends, when everybody started singing and the birthday boy was getting ready to blow out the candles, I was by the door in near...

Halloween is coming up! I’m so excited—it’s one of my favorite holidays. For one, it’s my absolute favorite time of year—the season that’s full of blustery air, leaves crunching underfoot, cozy sweaters, and the smell of bonfires, apple cider,...