Leslie Bartula
Homemade Coffee Creamers {Holiday Edition}
I come from a long line of coffee drinkers. Typically, I just add a splash of half and half and that’s it. Every once in a while, though, I like to buy a flavored...
Congratulations, You’re the Tooth Fairy! : Tips & Tricks for Parents
My oldest started kindergarten last year and not two weeks into the school year he came home excitedly talking about his friend’s loose tooth. He couldn’t wait to have a loose tooth of his...
My Top 8 Quarantine Purchases
I made it a goal at the beginning of the year to be intentional with my purchases. Especially after reading Siobhan’s post, I didn’t want to continue filling my home with “stuff.” Well, as...
Creating a Virtual Learning Space
We moved into our house just over 4 years ago. Since then, we have been working through a long list of house projects. Since we have had A LOT of extra time at home...
“Mama, Heed Me” : A Breastfeeding Reflection
My baby turned two last week and with that major milestone, we ended our breastfeeding journey. Never did I ever think I would nurse a baby for this long!
A little history: I have three...
Red, White, & Blue :: 3 Festive Fourth of July Recipes
I think for a lot of us, our 4th of July plans might look a little different this year. Whether you will be having a quiet celebration at home or a socially-distanced gathering with...
National Paper Airplane Day
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Do you know what today is? No? You should! May 26th is National Paper Airplane Day! Don’t worry, this celebration was not on...
St. Patrick’s Day Ideas for Kids at Home
Stuck at home this St. Patty's Day? There are plenty of ways to celebrate at home! After living in Chicago for 10 years, I am definitely of the mindset that everyone is a little...
Tried-and-True Meal Train Ideas
If your friends are anything like mine, you get invited to contribute to a Meal Train at least once a month. I’m always happy to join, because when you’re going through a difficult time,...
Winter Workout Essentials
Is the cold weather keeping you from working out? Don’t let it! With a little planning (and maybe some shopping), you can continue your outdoor workouts all winter long.
Our winters here in Texas are...