There are few things that get a little one more excited than seeing their artwork displayed.  Ruby is no exception.  She beams with pride when we hang up a picture she colors at story time or nursery, and I want her to know I think her handiwork is beautiful and special.  But, I also don’t […]

There are few things that get a little one more excited than seeing their artwork displayed.  Ruby is no exception.  She beams with pride when we hang up a picture she colors at story time or nursery, and I want her to know I think her handiwork is beautiful and special.  But, I also don’t […]

Happy Monday, friends!  Today I’m launching into how I made Ruby’s playroom and sharing the first of many DIY tutorials: the DIY magnet chalkboard. Deciding to put a chalkboard in the room was a no brainer.  Not only do I love the way they look, but Ruby loves to draw.  Magnets are just so darn […]

Life with a toddler is messy.  My family room is being overrun with toys and puzzles and crayons and while much of that is to be expected with a pint sized tornado going non-stop all day, it is partly my fault.  Besides her bedroom, Ruby doesn’t really have a designated space all her own.  A […]

Today’s WHAT I HOPE THEY ALWAYS KNOW feature is a truly special one.  It comes from Cori Robinson, a mother, entrepreneur, blogger, and fashion designer.  Cori and her family recently suffered an unimaginable loss– their 5th baby, a little girl who shares my daughter’s sweet name– was stillborn.  Oh, how it pains me to even […]

I’ve never met the mother in today’s WHAT I HOPE THEY ALWAYS KNOW feature, but all I have to do is simply look at her blog or Instagram feed and I can feel the love she has for her beautiful 22-month-old little boy.  I’m excited to share the sweet words of Nicole Gonzalez of Lillies […]

Mothers have all kinds of wishes for their children.  Hopes and dreams and prayers of happiness and fulfillment for the little ones entrusted to their care.  I started writing letters to my Ruby as soon as I found out I was expecting.  I continued to write them– special letters, addressed to her, where I share […]

I spent the weekend escaping the heat and enjoying the mountain air and cooler temperatures with my little family in Park City.  We ate and swam and laughed and explored with dear friends.  It was exactly what we needed after one seriously stressful and busy summer.  I didn’t want it to end! Top | Jeans […]

I think every parent has dreams for their child. Hopes and prayers for happiness, success, love, and joy. And every mother has things they hope their little one will always remember. No matter what hardships and heartaches they face, which they surely will, that they will never forget their true worth. I have these hopes […]