Put the "Social" in Social Distancing
In an effort to encourage some social interaction in this time of social distancing, we created ten prompts you can … Continue Reading Put the "Social" in Social Distancing
Staying Sane while Social Distancing: Rainbow Scavenger Hunt
I saw this idea in a mom group I’m in on Facebook (shoutout to my pretty good moms!) and I … Continue Reading Staying Sane while Social Distancing: Rainbow Scavenger Hunt
Toddler Watercolors and a Valentines Day Gift for Dad
Having a newborn in the middle of winter has been a challenge. This year both RSV and the flu have … Continue Reading Toddler Watercolors and a Valentines Day Gift for Dad
Making the Most of Paternity Leave
I am fortunate to work for an employer that offers 4 weeks of paternity leave with full pay. I was … Continue Reading Making the Most of Paternity Leave
My Favorite Nursing Accessories for Breastfeeding Moms
I’m back in the throes of breastfeeding and I forgot that it’s basically a full-time job. My recent memories of … Continue Reading My Favorite Nursing Accessories for Breastfeeding Moms
Golden Louise is finally here!
Our sweet Golden Louise arrived a little over a week ago today after 41 weeks of waiting, and we have … Continue Reading Golden Louise is finally here!
A Song for Javier
Happy New Year!! Last year one of my resolutions was to write more music, and that didn’t really come to … Continue Reading A Song for Javier
Goldie’s DIY Nursery Closet Renovation
Well, we are officially one week from Goldie’s due date! As I type this she’s still nice and comfy on … Continue Reading Goldie’s DIY Nursery Closet Renovation
A Special 10-year Anniversary Gift
Ok I have to take a moment to share this incredible gift that Javier gave me for our 10-year anniversary. … Continue Reading A Special 10-year Anniversary Gift
Before and After: Three New Doors!
Ok, so we can’t DIY EVERYTHING that our house needs. Just like these projects back in 2017, there are a … Continue Reading Before and After: Three New Doors!
Wall Paper Mural – Before and After
I’ve had wallpaper on my mind for over a year now thanks to blogs like A Beautiful Mess and Young … Continue Reading Wall Paper Mural – Before and After
DIY: Wood Poster Hanger Tutorial [video]
We scored two beautiful Christmas posters today for less than $10 at Scout in NULU and decided to make our … Continue Reading DIY: Wood Poster Hanger Tutorial [video]
(Some) Home Improvement 2019
Lest you think Javi has spent even one day this entire year without SOME kind of project in our house, … Continue Reading (Some) Home Improvement 2019
Bernheim Forest in the Fall
Javier’s mom and sister are in town from Chile for three whole weeks! We’ve been packing in all kinds of … Continue Reading Bernheim Forest in the Fall
Visiting Grandparents
We are currently spending the weekend in Nashville while I do my annual fall family photo sessions in town, and … Continue Reading Visiting Grandparents
Aura Aura portrait
I just posted this story on my instagram account but thought it would be fun to share with everyone. If … Continue Reading Aura Aura portrait
Baby Girl #2: Goldie Louise Rodriguez
Three months since our last post and here we are, almost five months pregnant with our second girl!!! I thought … Continue Reading Baby Girl #2: Goldie Louise Rodriguez
Visiting the Bernheim Forest Giants
It’s a long weekend for Javi and it’s been a good while since we’ve been on an adventure outside of … Continue Reading Visiting the Bernheim Forest Giants
A Short History of Nearly Everything (since September)
I finally found a tiny block of time in my day for a little blogging, so I asked Javier what … Continue Reading A Short History of Nearly Everything (since September)
DIY Big Face Poster – Reprise
Back in 2012 Javi and I wrote a post about how we made DIY Big Face Posters for my dad … Continue Reading DIY Big Face Poster – Reprise
