Hi guys! Looking for a dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat? These Cookie Monster Ice Cream Nachos are a guaranteed hit with kids and adults! Inspired by everyone’s favorite blue monster, this treat is colorful, crunchy, and over-the-top delicious. How To Make. Here’s what I used to create the magic: Crunched up ice cream cones for the “nachos” A couple scoops of Baskin-Robbins Cookie Monster ice cream Crushed Oreo cookies for extra cookie goodness A drizzle of ...
13 Teacher Appreciation + Gift Ideas You Can Make for $25 or Less.
Hey guys! Teachers appreciation week is almost here! Whether it’s the end of the school year or the beginning of a new one, showing appreciation for our kids’ teachers is something I truly love doing. Over the years, I’ve made a lot of fun, creative gifts that were heartfelt — and budget-friendly! I want you to know: you don’t have to spend a lot of money to make a big impact. Gifts on a budget. Typically, I spend around $20–$25 on teacher gifts, and sometimes even less. When I give gift ...
Riley Got Her Own Room!
Hi guys! We finally did it—Riley officially has her own room! It’s something we’d been thinking about for a while, and this year just felt like the right time. She’s growing up so fast, and we knew she’d love having her own little space to play, rest, and just be Riley. Behind Riley’s Room. If we’re being real, part of the reason behind the timing is because her dad and I were ready to reclaim some space for us. We wanted to get a little closer, enjoy our own room again, and have more ...
Ivy’s 11th Birthday Party.
Hi guys! Guess what? Yep! Ivy just turned 11! *screams* and when Ivy told me she wanted a Demon Slayer-themed party for her 11th birthday, I knew it wouldn’t be the easiest to pull off. While the anime is super popular, finding party supplies to match the theme was a challenge—but we made it happen, and the result was magical! Ivy’s 11th Demon Slayer Sleepover Party. For the sleepover, I called the one and only Teepee Ka’Boo—the same incredible company that transformed Aria’s ...
Art Themed Easter Baskets.
Hi guys! So as you know or maybe you don’t every year, I make my kids themed Easter baskets, and let me tell you — it’s a game changer. Having a theme takes away the stress of figuring out what to buy, and it makes shopping a lot more intentional (and fun!). Plus, it gives the baskets a personal touch that my kids absolutely love. This year, I went with an art theme! My girls love getting creative, so it felt like the perfect way to celebrate Easter while encouraging their imaginations. The ...
Happy 11th Birthday Ivy Rose!
My dear sweet firstborn, Ivy Rose, Today you are 11 years old. When my dad told me, “This will go by fast,” I had no idea just how true those words would be. I can’t believe you’re already 11! You were the little girl who made me a mom, the first grandchild for your Nani and G-pa. You were born with a special spark, and you changed all of our lives. Now, as I watch you grow and see your personality blossom, I often wonder — where did my little 7lb crying baby go? But I know she’s still there, ...