A Lifestyle Blog
I hope quarantine is treating everyone well! Like I mentioned in my last post, we're just trying to make the most of our time at home, balancing our day-to-day work loads with other activities so we don't get too burnt out or too bored. One way I've been doing this is cooking fun (and usually [...]
Dan and I officially rounded out our first week of self-quarantine yesterday. Truth be told, both of us have been working so much that we haven't had time to get bored (yet), but I know everyone's situation is different. We're both thankful to still have jobs that we love, a cute house to spend this [...]
March is here! I don't know about you, but January and February always seem to drag by for me. This year in particular, I'm so excited for spring weather... which is probably evident in the fact that I wore a lot of spring-forward looks the past 2 months. Just trying to will it into existence, [...]
If you've been following along with me on Instagram for any recent period of time, you have likely witnessed firsthand my journey (read: saga) to becoming a successful plant mom. Back story: my mother (Pamela aka Momela) and her mother (Ruby Jean) have incredible green thumbs. Forgive me because I don't know proper terms (which [...]
I’m going to say something that might be unpopular with some of you… I think Valentine’s Day is really silly. Don’t get me wrong, I love any excuse to have a date night with Dan and/or eat excessive amounts of chocolate. But the older I get, the more commercial and superficial the holiday itself seems. [...]
Ah, the age-old debate... whether or not it's "okay" to wear white during the winter. Personally, I'm of the belief that you can do whatever you want, but there are definitely a few tricks to pulling it off. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Soft white is key. A nice winter white, [...]
I’ve already shared a gift guide for the fellas this season, and now it’s the ladies’ turn. I upped the ante with this list – all items are under $100 but still span a lot of different price ranges. There’s truly something for everyone! I love Naked eyeshadow palettes. I have the Naked2 Basics Palette [...]
I really enjoy adding a little pizazz to my outfits - especially this time of year! Today I'm sharing a few festive headbands that have been working their way into the rotation lately. I recently snagged this braided, bedazzled cutie to wear to a holiday party, and it was such a hit. Headbands are great [...]
Are you having trouble finding the perfect gifts for the guys in your life? They can be tricky. In this guide, I’ll be sharing gift ideas that are all under $50. Most of these items Dan already owns and loves, so we can definitely attest to quality! Let’s get started… We’re a Minnetonka family. The [...]
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Today, I’m sharing the first of several gift guides as we approach the holiday season. In the spirit of showing gratitude, I thought it would be fun to share ideas for gifts that give back. There’s nothing better than finding the perfect prizes for your loved ones AND [...]