Creating a Strong Family Culture.

This past week has been one of those soul shaking moments when the world’s ugliness has been hard to ignore. The headlines alone made me want to climb under a quilt and stay there. And yet—even amid all that darkness,…

Your Quick Guide to the 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Capsule Staples Edition

It’s that time again — the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is live, and it’s the perfect opportunity to invest in thoughtful pieces that really earn their keep in your closet. Instead of grabbing things just because they’re on sale, I like…

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Summer guide to Quebec City: old world charm and poutine.

Earlier this summer, we packed up and headed north to visit Quebec City, where our daughter Hannah just finished serving an 18-month church mission. We’ve been to Quebec once before for the Winter Carnival, but after hearing her stories (and…

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Memorial Day Sales 2025

Break out the patio chairs and popsicles—Memorial Day weekend is here, and even if the forecast in New England is threatening rain (classic), we’ve still got sunshine in the form of some seriously good sales. While the weather does its…

DIY Fabric-Covered Pinboard tutorial

Before Pinterest boards, and Instagram saved folders there was… *the bulletin board*. If you grew up in the 80s or 90s like me, you know what I’m talking about. A simple cork board, with a dusty beige border, hung in…

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