Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide For Pets 2022
Gift Guides!
November 5, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Pets 2022
I've mentioned that we have hopes to get a dog in the future, so I have dogs on my mind, and I couldn't help myself with this gift guide for pets! Gift these things to a pet or pet owner! 1. Hand Stamped Pet Tag $14 These hand-stamped tags are freaking cute. You can, of […]
November 5, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide | Stocking Stuffers 2022
Gift Guides!
November 5, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide | Stocking Stuffers 2022
Figuring out what things to put in those stockings that are not candy?? This gift guide has something for him, her, the kids... everyone! 1. The Original Slinky $3 You still can't go wrong with a classic metal slinky in a stocking! 2. White Bergamot Pura Scent $16 This Studio McGee x Pura scent is […]
November 5, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide for Game & Puzzle Lovers 2022
Gift Guides!
November 4, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide for Game & Puzzle Lovers 2022
One of our family's favorite things to do is play games and do puzzles together, so of course, we love gifting games and puzzles! Everything on this gift guide is perfect for the game lover, the puzzle lover, or both! 1. No Thanks! $9 We have this game, and the concept is simple, but it's […]
November 4, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide For Families 2022
Gift Guides!
November 4, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Families 2022
With Chris's family, we do a gift exchange for families, rather than individuals which is always fun. We also put a few family gifts "from Santa" under the tree each year and this gift guide for families has things that any family would love. Happy gifting! 1. Oculus Quest VR $349 If you want to […]
November 4, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide For Teens & Tweens 2022
Gift Guides!
November 3, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Teens & Tweens 2022
Teens can be tricky because they tend to want to "fit in" but are also finding their individuality. I guarantee this gift guide for teens has the perfect something for any teen, and you might end up grabbing something for you too! 1. Gift Card & Money Brain Teasing Maze $14 This gift card maze […]
November 3, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide For Kids 2022
Gift Guides!
November 3, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Kids 2022
Shopping for kids for the Holidays can be both fun and tricky. You want to give them something they'll love that won't also make the parents' life harder. This gift guide for kids is filled with toys and activities that check both those boxes. 1. Reversible Octopus Plushie $15 Last Holiday season, these reversible plushies […]
November 3, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide For Babies 2022
Gift Guides!
November 3, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Babies 2022
Putting together this gift guide for babies was so fun, probably because it's been years since I shopped for a baby, and wow, did it make my heart ache! Everything in this guide is going to make any baby (and parent) happy. So whether you're shopping for your own baby or somebody else's baby, here […]
November 3, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide For Home & Kitchen 2022
Gift Guides!
November 2, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Home & Kitchen 2022
If you're anything like me or know somebody like me, you'll want to check out these gifts that are perfect for the indoorsy type. The person who loves making their house a home, bit by bit, because the things we keep in our home matter. You're welcome. 1. Aperture Frame $28 You can't ever have […]
November 2, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide For Parents & In-Laws 2022
Gift Guides!
November 2, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Parents & In-Laws 2022
Whether you're gifting for your parents or your partner's parents, you're in the right place. There's something on this list for the gardening type, the traveling type, the homemaker, and even the practical type. And although this list is more tailored towards the empty-nesters, I guarantee you'll spot something for others on your list, too. […]
November 2, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide For Him 2022
Gift Guides!
November 1, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Him 2022
There's a myth that guys are hard to shop for, but Chris loves it when I play into his hobbies, make him look good, but prioritize comfort and quality. This guide is all of those things. Also, never forget an experience gift for your guy. Last year, I gifted Chris a week of cooking camp […]
November 1, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide For Her 2022
Gift Guides!
November 1, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Her 2022
Whether you're shopping for a friend, a partner, or even yourself, you can't go wrong with this list packed full of things to make the every day feel more special--because I think that's what we all want. 1. Cloud Cotton Robe $109 Every woman needs a robe to slip into. I love wearing one while […]
November 1, 2022
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Gift Guides!
The Complete 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Gift Guides!
October 31, 2022
The Complete 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Don't worry. Nobody has forgotten about Thanksgiving! Christmas requires a lot of planning and prepping, whereas Thanksgiving is mostly just a dinner! I like to get ahead on my shopping, and to help us stay on top of our Holiday shopping (and you, too!), we're releasing all of our gift guides for the Holiday season! […]
October 31, 2022
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Holiday
Our Candyland Halloween Costumes 2022
Holiday
October 31, 2022
Our Candyland Halloween Costumes 2022
Happy Halloween from the Candyland Crew! We do not mess around when it comes to our family Halloween costumes. Over the years, we've dressed as everything from dolls and monsters to Peter Pan and E.T. characters! It's one of my favorite traditions, and we'll do it for as long as the girls are into it. Luckily, Greta (who's 12) is still very […]
October 31, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Pot Roast Pottage | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
October 30, 2022
Pot Roast Pottage | Chris Cooks
This is a great spin on a traditional pot roast, turning the cooking liquid into a rich and flavorful pottage (soup whose thick and creamy texture comes from cooked down vegetables) instead of straining and using thickeners to create a gravy. This whole meal is very allergy-friendly (free of grain, gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts […]
October 30, 2022
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North Carolina Home
The Final Reveal of Our Modern Colonial Kitchen
North Carolina Home
October 28, 2022
The Final Reveal of Our Modern Colonial Kitchen
When we bought this house, we knew we wanted this modern colonial kitchen to be our dream kitchen. I think it was kismet that we never got to do a proper kitchen renovation in our last house because we were able to hit the ground running with this one. Back in May of 2021, I […]
October 28, 2022
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Product Tests
Testing 17 of The Softest Plush Blankets (Perfect for Snuggling)
Product Tests
October 26, 2022
Testing 17 of The Softest Plush Blankets (Perfect for Snuggling)
For the last couple of weeks, Chris and I have been hard at work, lounging around with the softest, plush blankets we could find. It's taxing work, but we'll do what it takes to find the bestest (should be a word), softest snuggle blankets for you. These blankets are different than throw blankets! To me, […]
October 26, 2022
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North Carolina Home
The Long-Awaited Wolf Subzero Refrigerator and Freezer Are In!
North Carolina Home
October 24, 2022
The Long-Awaited Wolf Subzero Refrigerator and Freezer Are In!
After a long 15 months, all of the subzero wolf kitchen appliances we ordered are finally in place! The waiting game has been painful, and I'm not ready to say it was worth it... But it's nice to finally have the kitchen we dreamed of. In anticipation of a full kitchen reveal coming soon, today […]
October 24, 2022
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Chris Cooks
5-minute Side: Fall-Spiced Blistered Shishito Peppers | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
October 23, 2022
5-minute Side: Fall-Spiced Blistered Shishito Peppers | Chris Cooks
Blistered shishito peppers are a great appetizer you can find at a lot of restaurants right now. If you're unfamiliar, shishito peppers are not spicy (maybe one out of a handful has a tiny kick to it), and their flesh is pretty thin. That means you can cook them at a super high heat, and […]
October 23, 2022
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DIY
Installing a Window, Where There Isn't One
DIY
October 19, 2022
Installing a Window, Where There Isn't One
A couple of days ago, we finally had this oval window in the hallway installed! It's literally so so perfect. POV: You're standing in Greta's bedroom doorway, staring down this hallway that didn't use to be here. To the left is the bonus room, and those stairs lead up into the attic. At the end […]
October 19, 2022
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Renovations
All About the Automatic Pool Cover, We Used
Renovations
October 17, 2022
All About the Automatic Pool Cover, We Used
Pool season is almost a wrap but there's no time like the present to pull back the curtain cover to talk about the automatic pool cover we have and love! Pool Chaises | Striped Umbrellas | Side Tables Anthony Sylvan (the pool builder we used) recommended we use an automatic pool cover from Coverstar. Every pool company has its […]
October 17, 2022
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