We’re all about giving each holiday its own appropriate amount of time to be celebrated, but with Thanksgiving falling so late this year, we couldn’t help but let a little bit of Christmas magic sneak in early. To be honest, it was a fun challenge to find ways for the two holidays to exist simultaneously,...
We totally get it– the holidays are a busy time and the thought of adding more might seem overwhelming! Advent Activities don’t have to be stressful or time consuming. You can add a lot of magic to your family’s Christmas experience with just a little effort and enthusiasm! Below are the strategies we use to...
We have SO MUCH FUN planning advent activities for our family each Christmas season! Brainstorming ways to spend time together, celebrate the season, and sprinkle the month with a little extra holiday magic is such a happy creative pursuit– but we realize not everyone feels the same way about this planning process. So, we thought...
We love honoring the seasonal changes around us through art projects, family time, and reflective practices. As the seasons move from one to the next, we mimic the transition on the tree in Isla’s room. This summer it displayed all our summer fun leaves. In October we began replacing the green leaves with colorful fall...
As the summer came to a close we decided it was time for some new family photos. We invited our photographer friend Lauren to join us at our beach cottage, and we are just thrilled with the memories she preserved for us! Thank you, Lauren!!! We know taking family photos can be stressful for some,...
