Most of the images in the post were lovingly photographed by my friend Lupita Martinez, owner of Images of Rain Photography in San Antonio. I recently celebrated one of the greatest joys a mom can experience. The wedding of our son and the welcome of a new daughter! Trevor and Rachel, May 24, 2015. This (mostly) DIY wedding was extra special for me because I got to work hand-in-hand with Rachel in planning most facets of the event! We literally started planning the details the weekend {Read More}
Sunday Features {42}
September 13, 2015 By
Sunday Features {42} Sorry for the delay. I was having technical difficulties! Thank you to partied with us last week at Sunday Features {41}. As always there were some great links. Let’s check out some of them now. We are featuring all things pumpkin. First up…You Brew My Tea has this fabulous Pumpkin Souffle Body Butter that you can make at home yourself. Sounds so delish for the body! Next…how about a new coffee drink? This Maple Pumpkin Latte {Read More}
How to Up Your Social Media Marketing Game
September 7, 2015 By
Social media marketing really is a game. It involves experience, expertise and well-thought-out strategy. It’s also like a puzzle. There are so many pieces to try to fit together within each day. So many opportunities to spread the word… or get sucked into a social media vortex that steals hours and hours of your life! Is it time to up your game? I’ve been blogging for just over a year, and during that time, I’ve amassed a combined following of over {Read More}
Come Join the Party! Sunday Features Link Party {41}
September 5, 2015 By
Yay! Fall is here! And today here in Palm Desert, we are having a lovely day of only 99 degrees. Yippeee! First time in ages we’ve been in under triple digits! There were so many great bits of inspiration at the Sunday Features {40} party. Take a look at our faves of the week! First up are these Easy to Make Breakfast Balls from Kids Activities Blog. Yum! Next are these Spicy Sausage Balls from Teaspoon of Goodness that look so tasty and {Read More}
Spicy Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs
September 2, 2015 By
These Spicy, Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are so YUM! Ahhh… fall is on it’s way. And with it, flavors and recipes I shelved for the summer in favor of grilling meats and veggies during the hottest months. Lately I’ve been pondering how I can incorporate more of Tom’s traditional Italian favorites into our dinners without defaulting to calorie- and fat-laden recipes. I’m excited to share this new creation with you today! Honestly, this recipe should have the word “skinny” in the title {Read More}
Best of Summer 2015
August 31, 2015 By
Oh my GOODNESS! I can’t believe it’s the last day of August. This summer flew by! I know that for many of you, this means back to the hustle and bustle of school days. I hope and pray your transition this year is a smooth one! I am personally very excited that summer has (unofficially, of course) come to a close. Could it be that cooler days will be coming soon? Yup. Even here in the desert, high temps will {Read More}
Check Out Sunday Features Link Party {40}!
August 29, 2015 By
Sunday Features Link Party {40} is Live!! I cannot believe we have been partying with some of you for so long now. How fun! We thank you so much for coming back week after week. And we thank those that are new to the party. There were so many great bits of inspiration at the Sunday Features {39} party. As we slowly move into fall, let’s check out some of the more fall-ish features to get us in the mood. {Read More}
My Go-To Life Verses
August 25, 2015 By
What are life verses? They are God’s Word tucked in the heart, memorized and readily available in time of need. Simply put, they are a treasure. Why identify life verses? That’s easy. Every day, we encounter some mix of blessings and triumphs, difficulties and discouragement, anxiety and worry, temptation and sin. So whether we are crying out to God in pain or praising him for his faithfulness, we can hear his voice when we meditate on the verses tucked in {Read More}
A Few of My Favorite Things | End of Summer
August 24, 2015 By
Happy Monday! To usher in the END of summer 2015, I’m sharing just a few of my very favorite things. Isn’t each one so cute? I don’t own all of them yet, but hope to soon! “Things Are Totally Gonna Work Out” Notebook Set How adorable is this? I want it on my desk now… It just makes me happy! Michael Kors “Slim Runway” Chronograph Bracelet Watch This super cool watch just MIGHT be on my birthday wish list. Yep! {Read More}
Welcome to Sunday Features Link Party {39}!
August 22, 2015 By
Welcome, friends! Love meeting up with you each week at our Sunday Features link party to share our creativity! We have some back-to-school features for you… we think you’re gonna love them! Our first feature is this First Day of School Photo Prop from Fynes Designs. So PRECIOUS! Our next feature is a plethora of Mason Jar Teacher Gifts from The Scrap Shoppe Blog. Love these ideas! Next are these super sweet Free Printable Lunch Box Notes from More Than A Mom Of {Read More}
