July 03, 2026

The Secret Weapon Behind Every Well-Stocked Needlepoint Stash

Get instant access to the Facebook groups I use to find retired canvases, incredible deals, and hidden needlepoint treasures.

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March 16, 2026

Life Lately: Motherhood, Work, and Finding My Way Back to Making

Okay, real talk. If you've been here since I started publishing in 2011 and wondered, “Did she disappear from blogging?” — yes, yes I did. But not...

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December 12, 2024

5 Gift Ideas for your Toddler

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Christmas shopping is so much fun for a toddler! She loves to play and explore and is always on the move. 1: Kennedy is incr...

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December 12, 2024

5 Products to Upgrade Your Sleep this Winter

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 I've learned a lot of important lessons as I've gotten older. One of the biggest is the importance of good sleep. It's ...

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September 16, 2024

5 Feminine Pickleball Must-Haves Perfect for On and Off the Court

I freaking love pickleball. I joke and call it geriatric tennis but it truly is a wonderful sport. You can get in a great workout while having a s...

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September 16, 2024

5 Barbie-Inspired Items I’m Adding to My Closet

I’ve been in my Barbie-era lately, embracing all things fun, feminine and PINK. Somehow leaning into the girly side of life makes me feel more pow...

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December 20, 2023

5 Ways I’m Staying Warm and Cozy This Winter 

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5  Every winter I find myself wondering why the heck I don’t live in a permanently warm weather climate. Maybe when I get older m...

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December 20, 2023

5 Gifts for the Hard to Shop for Guy 

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Josh is the most easy going guy but he can be so hard to shop for. Whatever I give him he’ll love and appreciate, but he...

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July 26, 2023

6 Must-Have Products Helping Me Survive The 3rd Trimester

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 Wow you guys, 3rd trimester has been a wild ride. Between the hormones, the body changes, the start of new aches and ...

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July 24, 2023

5 Gifts For The Dad-To-Be

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Pregnancy is such a transitional time. It's amazing how the time it takes to grow a baby helps the parents-to-be get more pre...

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May 23, 2023

My 1st Trimester Experience: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Disclaimer: This post is chock full of TMI. So if that's not your jam, I'd consider skipping this post. I can't even believe I'm writing this p...

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February 13, 2022

An easy way to personalize your entryway

One of the biggest learnings since becoming a homeowner is how much work goes into a house. There are always projects to tackle and rooms that nee...

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