Family Time featuring JORD watches
Matt has never been one to care much about watches but when I told him about JORD wooden watches website his interest was instantly peaked. He was quick to notice how …
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DIY Saturday with Gunner and Lux
I have said it a million times but I adore Gunner and Lux. This father & daughter duo inspires me daily. Riley and Abby are about the same age. Riley …
Strasburg Children: Tomorrow’s Heirloom
My sweet Abby is eight and a half. I swear that I enjoy each season with her more than the next. It is such a fun age. She is a …
A Day in LA featuring Ciao Bimba
Last Thursday Matt announced that he had to drive into LA for a meeting downtown and I was like… take us, take us please! I still have to pinch myself …
A Night at the Park Featuring Aleader Shoes
You guys! The desert is hot. We rarely get below triple digits during the day so we have resorted to heading outside in the evenings. Last night we went to …
Inevitabile: an editorial
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of shooting some content for a fabulous new company. Inevitabile is a European line of blouses entirely dedicated to girls. Each piece is …
Gold Planning at Lytle Creek in Southern California
On Saturday we found ourselves with a wide-open day and some high wind up here in the desert so we decided to head out to do some gold panning in …
Everyday Learning featuring French Toast
Mark Twain once said: “Don’t let your boy’s schooling interfere with his education.” This is one of my favorite quotes because we believe that everyday experiences both extravagant and mundane …
Desert style featuring Marin + Morgan
Last Friday we woke up with the urge to go somewhere! We didn’t have any plans for the holiday weekend and most places were going to be busy over Saturday …
Route 66 featuring Eden & Zoe
Yesterday afternoon there was only one place that Abby wanted to be. A little antique / thrift shop in the small neighboring town Oro Grande. Why you ask? She …
Sun Ready with Babo Botanicals
I want to share with you a fantastic company called Babo Botanicals. We’ve used Babo Botanicals sunscreen, hair detangler, and skin cream for several years. The company’s entrepreneurial origin story …
A Giving Heart: a Coloring Book Celebrating Motherhood by Stephanie Corfee
I have been a big fan of Stephanie Corfee’s artwork for quite some time now! I first learned of her through her incredible blanket collaboration with JoAnn Grace Designs. (see …
MyLittleJules presents Art & Eden
Over the past couple of weeks we have had the pleasure of wearing and photographing a new line for My Little Jules. This is one of our favorite online boutiques …
Pineapple in Paradise
So, you have probably noticed that Abby wears kimonos and long cardigans from Haberdash Soul Company quite often. I love them because (A) They are so her style and (B) …
Pretty Things from CaseApp
Hello friends! I have a fun business to share with you today that actually isn’t about my kids for once. Let me introduce you to CaseApp. This website lets you …
hey Fabkids hey!
We are excited to be teaming up with FabKids this week for a fun Spring Fashion show! They sent the kids some crazy cute new clothes and I loved them …
Creative Capes
I am excited to share a fantastic small business with you today! Say hello to Creative Capes! You may remember seeing Abby and Jake wearing these over on Instagram when …
Why I Love Metal Detecting with Kids: 6 Reasons You Should Consider It for Your Family
In a world of screens, virtual distractions, and indoor pass-times, we always look for fun outdoor activities with our kids. I never imagined metal detecting might be a good hobby …
The Seahorse
“Symbolic meaning of Seahorses carry the following significances: Patience, Friendliness, Protection, Inflexibility, Perspective, Generosity/Sharing, High-Perception, Persistence, and Contentment. A relatively calm, and mild-mannered creature, the seahorse is seemingly content to …