I’m pretty proud of myself for being realistic and not staying up late to make unicorn cupcakes or a giant balloon arch. When my Mom asked what the party theme was, I said "sprinkles, sparkles and whatever else is in my basement." 

Honestly, most days I don't even wear make up anymore. (Or shower, for that matter.) But when I do, I want it to be easy, fast, and pretty, which is why I’ve compiled a list of my recent essentials!

June and I got to tag along to Tiny Town for my niece Pearl's 2nd Birthday last week, and although I'd seen pictures of Tiny Town online, we'd never been! It was as cute as you’d think it’d be.

A few weeks ago, on a very cold Saturday morning, we went to a local Alpaca farm for one of their open house days.  The entire time we were there June called them "camels" and Pearl called them "Llamas", no matter how hard we all tried to correct them.

There's something ironic and hysterical about having to bribe your 2.5 year old with candy to put on her Halloween costume... so she can go out and collect even more candy from strangers.

Clara, June's neighborhood BFF, turned two last month and had the sweetest little Donut themed 2nd birthday party at a local park.

T.J. and I had decided before we even left for our trip that we were really going to make an effort to stay off of our phones during our vacation, so for me that looked like taking my "real" camera with me most places, and I am so grateful I did!

With summer coming to an end, it was time for the annual "cousin's day" at our local community pool. I believe the tradition started a few years ago…

To be honest, I don't think I could count on two hands the amount of Munchkin products we have in our house! Wipe warmer, cups, baby gates, utensils, training potty, snack grabbers, car gadgets, and endless bath toys...

Well friends, you picked a good blog to read, because I have an announcement to make! Drum roll please....

I can honestly say that the 4th of July is my favorite holiday, second to Christmas. Growing up, it was a time that our family would get together and I'd get to see cousins who lived far away. We'd spend hours outside, eating picnic food…

..that's just motherhood sometimes. I am learning to lean into it and be okay with tossing everything out the window and just enjoying what the day has for me instead.

If you've been around here for any amount of time, it should come as no surprise to you that I love to go thrifting. Finding amazing, unique items at second hand shops, for a fraction of their original price, is one of my favorite things to do.

I love taking June to new places, or watching her experience new things. Last week she ate a Skittle for the first time and I honestly thought her mind was going to explode…

Does anyone else feel like a total crazy person when you have to be inside all day with a toddler!?!? There's no way it's just me, right?…

Another great week of thrifted finds!