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Bloglovin'

If you use Google Reader, it is time to say adios tomorrow!  Like many others, I have found bloglovin to be a good substitute to house all of the blogs I love in one spot. It is so easy to sign up and then you can keep following me:) Click here to try it Read more

Park of Roses

I'll make this short and sweet tonight! Kate and I headed out with the kids (one in a stroller, one on a leash) for our first trip to the Whetstone Park of Roses. If you haven't been, pick a night this week and go! Read more

Happy 26 months

What's our girl up to these days?  She could probably tell you herself, but you might not understand through the binky, which she STILL loves. We are working on it. Cute-isms: Her hellos and goodbyes are quite a production. You'll get "BYE!" "Seeya!" "Love you!" over and over until one of you is several hundred feet away. She also likes to tuck everyone in with blankets or towels to put them to sleep. She has also started saying "So pretty?&… Read more

5 on Friday

1. It is the first day of summer and I have to acknowledge our Columbus weather. It has been absolutely amazing this month, providing us with lots of opportunities for new adventures outside. I know the heat wave will be coming, but I can't remember a better stretch of sunny, cool weather here! 2.  I have walked past this hi-low dress at Target for a few weeks and finally threw it in the cart this week. By now, we all know the value of a cute summer dress. One piece to put on and… Read more

When you think you are dying: A PSA

Spoiler alert: I'm not dying. But I thought I was. I still kinda think I am, but I'm not. No one can talk me out of it; I have to believe it myself and I know it will take a while. So I'm in a bit of a self-inflicted funk. The point of this post is not to have you worry about me (unnecessary), but to get you to call up a dermatologist today and make an appointment.  Long story short, I have a history of bad things happening when it comes to the dermatology area. And I know… Read more

Celebrating in Hocking Hills

If you aren't from around here, you probably haven't heard of Hocking Hills. Parts of Southern Ohio are in the foothills of Appalachia, and the closest of these is Hocking Hills State Park. Beautifully carved by glaciers and shaded by lush forests, this land is a great getaway for weary Columbus residents looking for some RandR. It should be noted that RandR do not occur with toddlers. But it was still an amazing weekend to celebrate Matt's birthday and Father's Day, b… Read more

5 on Friday

My five favorite things of the week... School is out and the fun begins!!  I am so, so happy to have time to do things like deep-clean the kitchen (for real) and go see friends' freaking amazing new houses out in the country. Larkyn's list includes things to keep us busy seeing friends and doing new things to keep both of us happy. The gift of new clothes always makes me happy!  My morning class gave me a gift card to Boho 72 and Matt always gets me a few surprises from… Read more

Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

Looking for a dessert that everyone will love at the next cookout? Here it is. Trifles are my go-to. They are out of the norm, don't require an oven, and always look great. This one is based off the recipe I pinned here , but I did an overhaul to make it work for my time constraints and preferences. Summer Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle based on recipe from Taste of Home 1 C cold milk (I used skim) 1 8 oz. container sour cream 1 package instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz.) 1 tsp orange… Read more