little things.

This weekend I stopped to enjoy the little things… Things like…. …Rearranging the rooms in my house and decorating a bit. …Playing dress up with my baby. …Making food from scratch …Playing on the floor with Fern. And going on a date with my husband…dinner a movie and froyo…though I didn’t take photos, it was […]

date night: work with what you’ve got.

I’m quickly learning that date night is  important when you have a baby. Not that it wasn’t important before, but basically any/every night was date night because we had uninterrupted time together every single day.  Even though we didn’t necessarily go anywhere, just watching a movie or hanging out and talking about our days without […]

a bit of valentine’s day romance.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner…. And since Craig and I will be spending ours at home with a newborn, I decided to get creative.  In my brainstorming, I came up with 16 ideas for a romantic Valentine’s Day at home. If any of you are looking for some fun at-home date ideas, for Valentine’s Day […]

summer lovin.

Here are a few things I would like to have for a romantic summer evening at home with the husband…. DIY Star Projector. Hammock. Fire pit s’mores. Backyard movie theater. What are some of your favorite ways to spend a romantic summer evening? xo Lauren

weekends are lovely.

Weekends are lovely. Mine included…. My dad’s birthday dinner at our house.  Carnitas tacos, coconut cake and Gentlemen Broncos.  Craig and my dad thought it was hilarious, but while it had funny moments I just couldn’t get into it.  Maybe I wasn’t in the right mood.  Or maybe it was lame.   Birthday breakfast at […]

date night brainstorm.

Before we talk about date nights, I just wanted to let you know that I was asked to guest blog over at Adventures in Love and Happiness by the beautiful and newly affianced (if that even a real word?) Cole.  I’m talking about love and other mushy stuff like that and the post will be […]