Alecia
Decorating for Christmas and Why It’s Important!
Christmas is a time of magic. A joyous time, and a time for family. When it comes to decorating I like to switch it up every year. What's more fun than decorating? For me,...
Why Do I Have to Age? {Learning to be Graceful}
I seriously ask myself everyday the question, "What happened?"
I used to have so much energy. Pulling an all nighter studying, reading, or just talking to my friends was nothing. Getting up early was no...
Favorite Halloween Movies Everyone in the Family will Love
What's more enjoyable than curling up with hot cocoa and a cozy blanket just to watch a movie? Nothing, I can tell you that much.
So, let's get into the spirit of Halloween with movies....
My Battle with Depression {Real Talk about My Demon}
For as long as I can remember, I have had weeks and sometimes months where I go head to head with my personal demon, depression.
When it comes to my demon, I don't get suicidal....
Falling in Love with Fall {Family Friendly DIY Autumn Decor}
I absolutely love Fall and everything about it. The cooler weather, football, the leaves changing color, which means the bugs go back to their level in H-E-Double Hockey Sticks! The salted caramel mocha at...
The Moment that Changed My Life {My Birth Story}
May 31 is a day that I will remember forever. It is the day I gave birth to my ray of sunshine. The day I became a mom.
The road there wasn't easy at all....
35 Life Lessons My Daughter Needs to Know
Dear Daughter,
Growing up is hard. Life lessons come in many forms. But there is something about mom wisdom, the wisdom that comes with living. These are some of the life lessons that I want...
Tween Years are the Worst!
I struggle with the tween years the most. They break little pieces of my heart and scare me.
These are the years where I see my daughter's childhood innocence slipping into a mature understanding of...
Our Family’s Favorite Farmhouse Summer Recipe
Summer. The time when you do not want to heat up your house with cooking.
Growing up, summer was a great time for pasta salads and lemonade. My favorite pasta salad to make is Zesty...
Fun, Easy Kid Approved School Lunches
The start of school is right around the corner, which is a nice reprieve for this mom. But my daughter is an extremely picky eater. So, during the school year, we always do sack...