“When I was One, I had just begun. When I was Two, I was nearly new. When I was Three I was hardly me. When I was Four, I was not much more. When I was Five, I was just alive. But now I am Six, I’m as clever as clever, So I think I’ll… Read More
“Off to school we go Off to school we go We’ll grab our lunch and ride the bus With everyone we know It’s off to school we go” Next week we will have an official first grader and 2’s toddler. Even seeing it in writing it’s hard to believe! The summer has flown by filled… Read More
“Spring: a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be” – Anonymous The first week of spring has ushered in warmer weather, blooming flowers and so much pollen (at least in South Carolina). It was also spring break, so our family headed to Sea Island, Georgia, for a stay at The Cloister. There was… Read More
It might be early January, but I’m already leaning in to hearts, pink and all things Valentines. In fact, our family’s word of the year is “love,” and it seems like the right choice during this time of pandemics, politics and the like. We are feeling the love already and made a fun sweetheart breakfast… Read More
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Toys in every store But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be On your own front door” -Meredith Willson December is finally here, and we are ready for some holiday magic. While this year is a bit different for us all, we are… Read More
We made it to the end of the first week of school! 🎉 My little lovelies have truly had the best week meeting their new teachers, exploring their new classrooms and making new friends all while acclimating to new protocols and safety measures. It has been quite a transition after so much together time at… Read More
The countdown to the school year is on! Whether on campus or remotely learning, we can agree that families will be embracing a new normal, and Moms will be working harder than ever this year. To create some joy during this uncertain time I’ve partnered with a group of amazing female-owned businesses to create a… Read More
Lavender is known to bring grace and good luck… Our family had a unique experience over the weekend visiting Twin Creek Lavender Farms in Williamston, SC. This family farm has been operating for 100 years and added lavender to its repertoire a few years ago offering the following varieties: Grosso, Grosso Bleu, Royal Velvet, Violet… Read More
“Let’s sing and dance sand have a parade, Join us to celebrate Barrett’s first birthday!” Joy and celebrating are not on hold even during this cautious time, so I have relished planning Baby Barrett’s first birthday over the last few weeks. It has been so nice having a major family milestone and positive occasion to… Read More
“Peace is the beauty of life. It is sunshine. It is the smile of a child, the love of a mother, the joy of a father, the togetherness of a family“ A silver lining during this stay at home time is spending every moment of the last few weeks with baby Barrett before she turns… Read More