This year, I’m rethinking gift-giving. Fewer things, but better ones. Handmade, meaningful, and built to last. 

I still remember the feeling of Christmas growing up. The smell of pine and my mom’s homemade cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning, candlelight flickering on the mantle, wrapping paper that somehow always matched but never felt overdone. The gifts weren’t extravagant, but they were thoughtful. A hand knit wool sweater, a vintage record player (my parents found in the Oregonian ads- remember those days?!).

Continue reading Gifts with Soul: The Pieces We’re Loving This Season

This Easter is bringing a twist for our family – a delightful blend of bittersweet moments and exciting plans. With spring breaks overlapping, our middle child is jetting off with college pals, while our oldest is venturing to the Windy City, Chicago. As for us parents, we’re facilitating a cross-country move with our youngest joining us as well! Amidst this chaos, Easter’s aura persists, albeit in a different way. While we won’t be all together under one roof on Easter Sunday, I’m still dreaming of a festive brunch and all the fun traditions that come with it. 

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If there’s one thing I’ve learned throughout the years about how to really enjoy your holiday, it’s to plan ahead and have these essentials on hand as you approach the busy season. Let’s be honest, we can all feel a bit anxious about the holiday season when there are so many errands to run, events to attend and gifts to wrap! So, today’s blog is about how you can make this year different. Here are my tried and true methods for setting myself up for success so I feel rested, prepared and ready to be present.

Continue reading Sharing My Secrets for a Relaxing Holiday

Doesn’t it seem like we’re diving into the world of holiday shopping earlier and earlier each year? I don’t know about you, but I’m all for it! With the way things tend to fly off the shelves, it’s never too soon to start checking off that gift list. So, I thought I’d share some helpful ideas for those of you who like to get a head start on your Christmas shopping adventures!

In this holiday gift guide, we’re going to cover a variety of categories that will cater to different tastes and personalities.

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