Last Easter I wrote a blog called Our Easter Without Children and it was a hit. My blog was still young and boy can you tell!! Since it was a big hit I decided to share our Easter plans for this year. Last year I mentioned how many holidays are centered towards families. If you’re a small family of two, it can really strongly feel as if something is missing… children.. parents.. Aaron and I are very strategic in planning special days. Since we have no children, we indulge in the chocolate bunnies and Cadbury eggs as if we are children! Seriously though, here’s our weekend plans! Good Friday  We’ll be attending…

It’s the first day of Spring!! Hallelujah!! I’m ready for the warm air, pretty plants and all the other great things Spring brings. I’ve jotted a few (okay maybe more than a few.. more like 10) ideas for Spring! Hope you enjoy! 1 – Pick strawberries  2 – Have a spring clean 3 – Plant a garden 4 – Donate used items 5 – Make plans to celebrate Easter 6 – Shop at a farmer’s market  7 – Add hanging plant baskets to the porch 8 – Dye Easter eggs 9 – Try a new fitness class (Yoga is scheduled for me!) 10 – Go for an evening walk with…

Finally. I’m so proud to say we got chicks over the weekend!! Four adorable baby chicks. (Soon to get more..I’m sure) If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you know last Summer we built a chicken coop. (You can read more about that here!) The chicken coop required more time and money than expected. Isn’t that how projects always go though?? By the time we were finished it was nearly Fall and we had several out of town trips planned, so we held off on getting chickens until NOW! After picking on Saturday, Aaron suggested we go ahead and get a few. The first store we went to was completely out. So…

Howdy! Annnd Happy Valentine’s Day!! Hope you’re having a special day and you’ve treated yourself to a cherry mocha from Starbucks. ? To avoid the crowds Aaron and I have a tradition of treating ourselves to a nice evening at home with lots of yummy food. ?It’s a night when calories don’t count – sorta like Christmas. We’ll play some romantic classics like Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble. (Yes, I now consider Michael Buble a classic) ?Also, I’ll do the honors of lighting every.. single.. candle.. in the house. You probably know by now I LOVE CANDLES! We keep our menu really simple while adding a few “extras” so…

1 – Treat yourself to some flowers. 2 – Try a new restaurant with a buddy or your significant other. 3 – Watch a romantic movie. (I recommend The Notebook) 4 – Make chocolate covered strawberries. 5 – Mail a Valentine’s Day card to a friend or family member. 6 – Start a romance novel. (I recommend Last Letter from Your Lover by Jojo Moyes) 7 – Go for a run. 8 – Begin planning Spring decor. (March will be here before you know it) 9 – Wear something pink. 10 – Plan a date night! Each of these actives can be done with a significant other or friend, and some…

Today I turn 25. Here’s 25 facts and lessons I’ve learned throughout my years. 1 – “Inch by inch life’s a cinch, yard by yard life’s hard” -Mom (Later realized the quote originally came from John Bytheway. 2 – I can always count on my big sister. 3 – It’s okay to be seen without make up and your hair thrown up in a ponytail. 4 – Babies are cute but the new mommas are the real superheroes. 5 – Seasons change. 6 – Yes, seasons change. However, that only happens four times a year so enjoy the season of life you’re currently in. 7 – When you get heartbreaking bad news, it’s…

So, I’ve never chose a specific “word” for any year. Honestly, I could never think of just a single word to pattern and inspire for one year. Funny thing, I could easily write a sentence, yet not one single word. So, I just never did. However, this week it hit me. Out of no where in my living room a word came to me. This word is inspiring and connects in some way to every single area of my life.   “Invest”  During 2018, I want to invest in my life. In me. When this word “invest” came to me, I immediately related it to every aspect of my life –…

1- Drink Hot Cocoa  We have a little cocoa/coffee station in our kitchen! I grabbed some goodies from Target to make our hot chocolate special. 2 – Read a Christmas Novel The newest Richard Paul Evens book, The Noel Diary is currently on my coffee table. Often times, reading a book forces us to slow down and relax which is needed during this busy season. 3 – Watch a Christmas Movie The Elf, The Santa Clause or The Grinch – you name it.. They’re all great. We’ll watch all of these throughout the season. Suggestion – These are fun to watch while wrapping presents!!  4 – Purchase an Ornament for 2017 Each…