I go through sunglasses like water in the summer. Somehow they just disappear and I’m never sure what happened! I have tried to be more mindful, because finding that just-right pair of sunnies can be tricky and I’d love to […]
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Guest appearance on MADE Everyday with Dana
April 29, 2015
One of the best parts of moving to Austin was already having some friends when I got here. Like Dana, who I had known forever online, met in real life at Alt, and then became …
Animal Jam Animal Hood DIY
April 27, 2015
My kids are obsessed with animals, and with dressing up. So it was only a matter of time before I found a way to marry the two in a more socially acceptable than full-costume-everyday sort …
Five Minute Apple Pie Bowl
April 23, 2015
I know it's springtime, and the season of berries and citrus and fresh herbs. And we're feeling those around here, too. But my kids love apples all year round! We always have them on hand, …
Energy is Everything // Eliminating Unnecessary Decisions
April 20, 2015
When we were first married, Dave and I frequented home stores to gather necessities for our first little place. We needed pillows, curtains, a bathmat, and a bunch of other little odds and ends …
Ten Minute Hammock DIY
April 17, 2015
Ever since I was little I remember loving laying in a hammock to relax. I mean, who doesn't, right? That feeling was magnified when I lived in Costa Rica for several months studying Spanish during …
Summer Pencil Dress with Pockets
April 14, 2015
The other day when I was sitting down for my creative recharge me-time, I pulled out this fabric that I've had for almost a year, and turned it into a simple summer pencil dress. The last …
Today is Thursday. Thursday during nap time I stop everything and clean my floors. It takes about two hours to get the sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping complete, but I always feel so satisfied when it's …
Summer is fast approaching! It's the perfect time to bust out a couple skirts for the littles. I made this gathered skirt with attached bloomers as part of this "One Pattern, Four Ways" post last month, …
Simple Soft Bunny Rattle Tutorial
April 1, 2015
Easter snuck up on me this year! Dave and I take a very minimal route with holiday gifting. Easter baskets usually include swimsuits, chocolate eggs, dollar-section bubbles and chapstick, and maybe a water gun or …
Two years ago I sat in a conference and was told to "Think about the last time you felt extremely happy. What were you doing in that moment?" I'm so glad the question wasn't "What do you …
Essential Burger Alternatives for Summer
March 27, 2015
If you know me at all, you know that I love a good burger. I feel like eating burgers all year long, but in the summertime the opportunities abound with backyard barbecues happening weekly. Even loving meat as …
More Than Enough Book
Have you ever felt like you were running a race you couldn’t win in life? Like there was always something more to buy or to achieve in order for you to feel like you had “made it”?In this book, I share how my heart changed and I began to find real, lasting peace, abundance, and joy through focusing on what matters most and disregarding the rest.
