Abercrombie & Fitch - 40% off entire store for MyAbercrombie members through 11/2525% off entire store through 11/25 for non-members Boden - 30% Off Womenswear The offer will extend to childrenswear and menswear on 11/27 only! Dudley Stephens - Spend $150 November 27-29 and select a holiday treat: Tervis Tumblers, Harding Lane Hat or Harding Lane Key … Continue reading Black Friday Sales 2020
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Creamy Potato Soup Recipe with Kayem Bacon

Ingredients 6 slices crispy bacon, diced 6 large potatoes, diced 3 Tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 2/3 cup heavy cream 2/3 cup sour cream 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups milk 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Toppings: more Kayem bacon 😉 , cheddar cheese, Directions … Continue reading Creamy Potato Soup Recipe with Kayem Bacon
Making Gingerbread Cookies with The Bella Bean

With the holidays right around the corner, we’ve started our annual traditions at home. We often decorate gingerbread houses from pre-made boxes but this year we decided to make our own cookie dough and add our special touches to those! As a new treat this year, we added these adorable gingerbread men aprons from The … Continue reading Making Gingerbread Cookies with The Bella Bean
Little Spoon Little Plates

We are so excited to share a BIG secret! A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of trying Little Spoon's new line of food called Little Plates. The cooler box arrived filled with toddler meals ready to be served and we couldn't wait to dig in! As we opened the box we noticed the … Continue reading Little Spoon Little Plates
Playschool Program

Hello Friends! Thank you so much for visiting our Playschool Program! I created this curriculum for my sons James (age 4) and Henry (age 2.5) as a way to have a routine and schedule come fall. There has been so much uncertainty this year so I wanted to have a little bit of normalcy and … Continue reading Playschool Program
Playschool At Home Supplies

If you have been following along on Instagram, you have seen that I am creating a homeschool curriculum for preschool aged children for the upcoming school year. As a certified teacher with a Master's in Elementary Education who loves doing activities and going on adventures, I thought I would share the things we will be … Continue reading Playschool At Home Supplies
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020

The annual Nordstrom sale is upon us ! Now is the time to buy bigger clothing pieces such as outerwear and closet staples that otherwise don't typically go on sale. I broke the sale down by category (Men's, Home, Kids and Women's). These are pieces I own and are tried and true and ones that … Continue reading Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020
Holiday Inspired Desserts

Red, white and blue are a Fourth of July color palette requirement but it also reminds me of summer in general. Although this post is past the holiday, you can use these desserts as an inspiration for every holiday and occasion! Instead of red, white and blue sprinkles, add the color of choice. For example, … Continue reading Holiday Inspired Desserts
Strawberry Picking in 2020

It's no surprise that strawberry picking looks very different this year, as does many other activities. It was our second year picking at Jones Family Farm in Connecticut and we had a blast. They know what they're doing and have a very well oiled machine working in order to make visitors feel safe. Before visiting, … Continue reading Strawberry Picking in 2020
Fourth of July Outfit Inspo

After receiving this special Ralph Lauren sweater for Mother's Day, I made a commitment to wait until Fourth of July Weekend to wear it. It was worth the wait! I will be wearing it with every outfit from here on out. For the inspiration post, I paired the sweater with a blue button-down and white … Continue reading Fourth of July Outfit Inspo