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All is Calm, All is Bright

All is Calm, All is Bright
As I get ready for the busy day ahead with my family on this Christmas Eve morning, I sit in front of our family Christmas tree, soaking in the glow. The gifts are wrapped, the food is prepared, the church clothes are laid out, and all that's left to do is to enjoy this day.
Wrap Up Smiles and Imagination This Holiday Season with Playful Gifts from Orange Onions #MBPHGG2025

Wrap Up Smiles and Imagination This Holiday Season with Playful Gifts from Orange Onions #MBPHGG2025

Thanks to Orange Onions for partnering with us on this holiday post. All thoughts are my own. There’s just something extra special about gifts that invite kids to slow down, snuggle up, and truly play
A Holiday Gift That Inspires Adventure: Salewa Pedroc 2 Mid Powertex Shoes for Men #MBPHGG25

A Holiday Gift That Inspires Adventure: Salewa Pedroc 2 Mid Powertex Shoes for Men #MBPHGG25

Thanks to Salewa for partnering with us on this post. All thoughts are my own. Every year, I try to give at least one gift that’s not just stuff — something that encourages getting outside, making mem…
Sweeten the Season: Burlap & Barrel's Chocolate and Vanilla Twist Gift Set – The Perfect Holiday Delight

Sweeten the Season: Burlap & Barrel's Chocolate and Vanilla Twist Gift Set – The Perfect Holiday Delight

When it comes to the holidays, the "foodie" in me likes to come out. While my limited time during the holiday season means minimal creations, I often gravitate towards anything that might r…
The First Day of Winter: AKA The Annual Surprise We Somehow Never Expect

The First Day of Winter: AKA The Annual Surprise We Somehow Never Expect

Every year, without fail, winter shows up like that one friend who swears they’re “on the way” but actually means “I just got in the shower.” And yet somehow… we’re still shocked when the first day o…
The Magic of a Compliment: Your Most Powerful Holiday Gift

The Magic of a Compliment: Your Most Powerful Holiday Gift

With the holidays quickly approaching, you'll soon be gathering with family and friends you might not see often. This holiday season, I encourage you to make an effort to offer compliments, give …
Cold Coffee, Warm Baby: Eating Through the Holidays With a Newborn

Cold Coffee, Warm Baby: Eating Through the Holidays With a Newborn

Holiday Meals With a Newborn: Fast, Cold, and Mostly Imaginary The holidays are known for big meals, warm plates, and sitting down together as a family. This is a lie we tell people without newborns . Be…
Make Spirits Bright in Festive Fits from ZEAGOO & EKOAUER #MBPHGG25

Make Spirits Bright in Festive Fits from ZEAGOO & EKOAUER #MBPHGG25

Thanks to EKOAUER and ZEAGOO for partnering with us for this post. All thoughts are my own.  If you’re anything like me, you’re craving a little wardrobe refresh right about now. The holiday season br…
What's Your Go- To Meal for When It's Cold Outside?

What's Your Go- To Meal for When It's Cold Outside?

Even the beach is not immune to this insane cold front that's been making temps icier than Jack Frost. While most people love soups to keep them warm, I'm rather picky and really dislike soup…
Because the Holidays Are Loud—These Plush Gifts From the Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Co World's Softest Line Are Not #MBPHGG15

Because the Holidays Are Loud—These Plush Gifts From the Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Co World's Softest Line Are Not #MBPHGG15

For those of us growing up in the 80s, Christmas was brutal for our parents. TV commercials and catalog ads drew our attention to the latest and greatest stuffies, dolls, and toys of the decade. Pare…
An Elegant Holiday Look in LACOZY #MBPHGG25

An Elegant Holiday Look in LACOZY #MBPHGG25

Thanks to Lacozy for providing a sample for this post. All thoughts are my own. There are those rare wardrobe pieces that instantly make you feel put together—even on the busiest days—and this LACOZY …

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