My family lives across the country from grandparents. While my husband and I are Washingtonians, our kids are little Iowans. We love living in the Midwest, but we never forget that we came from the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It's important to stay connected from a distance and … [Read more...]
How to Wear Retro Hats and Fascinators
A stylish hat can convey so much with so little. Hats can be demure, bold, quirky, and classic. They can combine modern and vintage styles into a cohesive look. Many people don't consider hats when cultivating their look, but a retro hat or fascinator is a simple way to discover … [Read more...]
6 Hair Products for Victory Rolls Success
I made so many failed attempts at victory rolls. I watched numerous videos, paused, replayed, and faithfully followed directions. My rolls often turned into simple pin curls or looked flat and uninspired. While victory rolls certainly have a high learning curve, preparation with … [Read more...]
Recycled DIY Puzzles for Kids
Fly Guy and Buzz made puzzles out of drawings in Fly Guy and the FrankenFly and my 5 year-old, Kai, was fascinated. He didn't know he could make his own puzzles and immediately wanted to try. This seemed like the perfect hot summer day project and we started collecting recycled … [Read more...]
Eco-Friendly DIY Fly Trap
We went on a 2 week family vacation and came home to discover tiny flies invading a closet. In the rush of packing, we neglected to check up on our kid's lemonade stand leftovers. They did a terrific job cleaning up after themselves, except for one little detail - they put their … [Read more...]
