Holiday party season is in full swing. Social calendars are overflowing with dinners, cookie exchanges, potlucks and everything in between. It is important that we don’t get too swept up into the hustle and bustle of the season that we forget to show our appreciation for the hostess with the mostess. A sweet, thoughtful hostess gift is the perfect way to thank someone for their hospitality. The gesture of a gracious guest is never forgotten. Below are a few of my favorite hostess treats…

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Most of us have our winter skin regimen down pat, but how should we take care of the precious skin of our babies? I’ve shared previously that Mabel has Keratosis Polaris with a touch of…

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I kept a pretty solid baby book/journal of Mabel’s first year. I had everything in there. The date of her first smile, when she rolled over, and when she slept through the night. Oh wait, I’m still waiting for that to happen 😉 You see where I’m going with it. I recorded everything until one day, I just stopped. I would say to myself, there’s no way I’ll ever forget this moment! It’s ok if I don’t write it down because I’ll etch it in my memory forever. Well… I forgot the moment. Couldn’t even tell you what it was or when it happened…

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I don’t know about you but for some reason I’m having a heck of a time trying to figure out what we’re going to get the girls this year for Christmas. With Evelyn being 19 months and Mabel 3, I want to find gifts that they will use and love and not toys that will get shoved aside. It’s also trying to find that balance of not going over board in the gift giving arena. Sometimes less is really more. Now I know my uncertainty isn’t a good start to my Holiday Gift Guide but hang in there… I’m giving you my top 5 gifts that my kids have Loved, that ARE standing the test of time and my top 5 ideas of what I’m loving and considering for my girls this year…

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