A Cheeky Mother’s Day Picnic

This past week I got to celebrate Mother’s Day with a cheeky Mother’s Day picnic. The really cool thing about being a blogger, especially a blogger that loves celebrations, is that I get the opportunity to celebrate many holidays multiple times. Posting about my Mother’s Day celebrations after the fact will not allow for any …

Pitter Patter in PDX Baby Shower

I was absolutely honored when my friend Joan offered to host a sprinkle for me and my newest baby. A sprinkle is similar to a shower, but is designed to be a smaller celebration for a second child because the mother likely has some items from the first time around. I was super touched that …

Free Printable Blog Planner 2016 Edition

Have you made your goals for 2016 yet? I know that some of you had because before the New Year came around I had several requests for the 2016 free printable blog planner— bloggers ready to get started making their 2016 goals happen! So, I made it happen and the 2016 Free Printable Blog Planner is here… ready for you to download it for FREE!

Italian Dinner al Fresco Menu with Free Printables

Pregnancy cravings are no joke. Add to that my desire to entertain… well, a simple craving for an Italian meal turned into a multi-course extravaganza. I researched formal Italian meal courses and found out that Italians, they know how to dine! Out of my research (and cravings) came a 9 course meal that lasted four …

Sunscreen and Bug Spray Reminder Station

How many of us forget sunscreen or bug spray when we go out for a picnic or an outdoor party? Even with my recent skin cancer diagnosis and surgery I’ve somehow been caught unprepared more than one occasion. Because I love to entertain, and the outdoors are such a nice backdrop for a party, I’ve …