There is no greater love than that between a mother and her child. That love is fierce and the bond unbreakable. From the moment that little life takes its first breath, a mom’s desire to nurture and protect is astounding. However, when you become a mom to a child with a hereditary disease that affects your lungs and digestive system… Keep Reading…
An arctic chill is sweeping the Midwest so you know what that means… It’s time to get your hygge on! Ohhhh hygge, such a funny little word. This Danish lifestyle/concept offers tools to help the mind and heart achieve happiness during the colder, darker days of the year. It’s easy to go a little stir crazy when in hibernation mode because… Keep Reading…
When Lauren and I started blogging we wanted to be sure we were doing “all the right things” so TSP would kick ass! There was a lot of talking and networking about how The Sister Project needed to proceed in order for us to succeed. We observed our fellow influencers and did all the necessary research. At the end of… Keep Reading…
Have you ever looked at nature and thought: Holy shit. That’s art. I sure have. I love nature! The colors of it, the textures, the smells. I am more than a tree hugger, I’m a tree maker-outer. Living in Chicago, I know how tempting it is to want to hate winter. It’s easy to turn into a curmudgeon for 3-4… Keep Reading…
When it comes to winter fashion, especially in the midwest, a few words come to mind. Big. Puffy Jackets. The kid from The Christmas Story. So while in Europe over the holidays, I did some independent research as to what the ladies over yonder are wearing to keep warm from the cold, winter temps. I absolutely love gathering fashion tips… Keep Reading…
If you haven’t dipped your toe in the podcast world then you are seriously missing out. I am regularly shocked by how many people still have not taken a liking to this medium. Podcasts might be my favorite source for information and a good time. I listen to a variety of podcasts for very different reasons. Some entertain me, others… Keep Reading…
A potluck is a perfect way to gather your gang, share a great meal and connect with your people without carrying the financial burden of hosting a full-on shindig. Even better, you, as the host, are responsible for one main dish instead of everything and, if you play your cards right, can delegate the rest right down to the decor…. Keep Reading…
Have you ever thought about how much time we waste scrolling thru our phones? We are literally turning into a real-life Black Mirror episode. These days, everything we do takes us twice as long because, due to social media, we need to document every. single.detail. Back in the day, I remember humans would stare at their little ones in the… Keep Reading…
This list of Cool Ass Shit I Am Loving Right Now has a massive cold weather theme attached to it. Might as well hunker down and maximize our situation because Old Man Winter isn’t going anywhere. Time to embrace our inner hygge enthusiast and get used to it. Our family ski trip to Colorado forced me to be extra prepared… Keep Reading…
Burning sage and palo santo go way back in history when shamans would light these little nuggets and sticks on fire to help clear the energy before hosting spiritual rituals. For some reason, I have always been attracted to this mystical practice of burning shit. Michelle refers to me as our resident witch – a term of endearment I love… Keep Reading…
This little colorful ball is a huge crowd pleaser. I’ve been making them for years now and they are always the first to go. The best part is how ridiculously easy they are to make, plus they add such a beautiful holiday pop to any cookie display you put out for your guests. These are traditionally made with lemon extract,… Keep Reading…
When you are small and your biggest worry in life is whether or not you are on Santa’s naughty list, Christmas and the holidays are full of pure and unadulterated magic. It isn’t until you get older and hardened a bit by life’s struggles and journey that you realize these times can bring a bit of sadness and stress for… Keep Reading…
