A few days ago we received a very fun letter in the mail from our friends Catherine and Margaret via Grace Hamlin. Is there anything better than snail mail from your favorite pen pals? Inside was a spring themed scavenger hunt! Unfortunately with the weather in Connecticut we had to take our hunt indoors but … Continue reading A Scavenger Hunt with Bella Bliss
Over the past few years, I’ve found some great pieces on Facebook Marketplace: a Pottery Barn dresser for the guest room, a nightstand by Ballard Designs and my most recent find - an antique dresser ( shown above). What I love about FBMP is it’s all online so you can search for unique pieces in … Continue reading How To Find Gems On Facebook Marketplace
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
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
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
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
We love pizza over here. Every Friday night when Jimmy was working in the city, we would pick him up from the train station and scoop up a pizza or two on the way home. Each week was a different pizza shop but it was our Friday night tradition. I would like to say we … Continue reading Jimmy’s Cast Iron Skillet Pizza Recipe
My all-time favorite mascara is Bobbi Brown's Eye Opening Mascara. It's thickening, curling and lengthening and makes your eyes pop! However, for $30 it's a bit expensive. Whenever I travel home, my mom always has new goodies stashed on my nightstand for me. From makeup to shampoo to fresh flowers, it's always a treat. L'Oreal's … Continue reading My Favorite Drugstore Beauty Find
If you have been following me for awhile, you know I wear white jeans all.the.time. Year round. For every occasion. They're a classic staple and so versatile. When Beija Flor contacted me to partner with them, I couldn't say yes fast enough. It's a woman-owned (mother daughter duo) brand who design jeans for the women's … Continue reading Quarantine Activities In My White Jeans
As a former teacher, I love books, I love gifting books, I love reading books, I love holding books and I thought I would share some books the boys and I read together. We read together before bedtime every night and these ones have become fast favorites. These ones are about kindness, inclusion and empathy … Continue reading Books on Our Shelves : Vol. 1
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