Spring is just around the corner! Josh took Friday off of work and when we saw the weather would be in the 50s, we knew it was the perfect day to go to the zoo! February school vacation is next week and we'd just miss the crowds. My in-laws gifted us a Zoo New England membership for Christmas, and we were eager to break it in! This post includes affiliate links, and I may receive compensation from their usage. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases on Amazon. All opinions are ...
The Best Presidents’ Day Sales
Presidents' Day is here! In Massachusetts, this means the start of February school vacation. But for everyone else, it means SALES! Typically, Presidents' Day sales are best for markdowns on cars and mattresses. But this year, if you're lucky enough to find a car, you sure won't be getting it on sale LOL! Anyways, if you're looking for deals this is the weekend to find one, and I've got a roundup of my favorite sales here! This post includes affiliate links, and I may receive compensation ...
My New Favorite Lavender Outfit
My favorite every day outfits look casually polished but require very little actual styling. Am I calling a T-shirt "polished?" Not exactly, but adding this coat sure helps! My lavender coat is made of the softest faux wool, and I love the pocket flap details! Can you believe it's under $50?! My gray v-neck tee is only $8 and I love it so much I have it in multiple colors. By collecting staple pieces in similar color families (the lavender coat and sneakers) you can throw an outfit together that ...
Cozy Winter Wardrobe Staples to Get you to Spring
Did you hear that the groundhog says we're in for six more weeks of winter? Yikes. We got nearly two feet of snow last weekend alone, so needless to say, I'm looking forward to spring. Whenever it gets here. I love feeling warm and cozy when it's cold outside, but don't want to look like I'm wearing a full-on sweatsuit. Ya feel me? Here are some outfit ideas that will have you feeling like you're draped in velvet without looking like you can't compete in normal society. This post ...
How to Celebrate Black History Month with your Family
February is Black History Month! As seen in my post on celebrating Native American Heritage Month, I really try to spotlight other cultures through books and activities. Why is this important? According to studies by the American Psychological Association, "3-month-old babies prefer faces from certain racial groups, 9-month-olds use race to categorize faces, and 3-year-old children in the U.S. associate some racial groups with negative traits. By age 4, children in the U.S. associate whites with ...
Simple and Sweet Valentine Decor
Holiday decor doesn't have to be fancy or expensive! This sweet little decor vignette packs a delicious punch and will surely be a conversation piece in your home! Any guesses on how long mine lasted before they started being devoured? LOL! This post includes affiliate links, and I may receive compensation from their usage. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases on Amazon. All opinions are my own. To achieve this I used plastic apothecary jars from Michael's (large one ...