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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to express your love than with a homemade treat? In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the delightful process of baking Valentine’s Day cookies and share creative ideas on how to package and gift them to make this day even more special. Now […]

A Guide to Baking and Gifting Valentine's Day Cookies

02.06

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Noah and I have always loved to travel and explore new cities. But now with two young children, this can be a difficult task. One solution we have found that we love, is taking local staycations at hometown hotels. All we need is a good overnight babysitter and we can enjoy exploring new food, drink, […]

Lytle Hotel lobby

01.17

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The holiday season is upon us, and nothing says ‘Christmas Cheer’ quite like a batch of freshly baked cookies. But these aren’t just any cookies – these are Linzer cookies with a festive twist, sure to warm the hearts of your loved ones. Combining the classic taste of shortbread with the rich flavors of raspberry […]

christmas linzer cookies

11.08

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The brisk autumnal breeze carries the scent of falling leaves, hot cocoa, and pumpkin spice! The fall season is synonymous with its delectable flavors, and what better way to celebrate than with a batch of freshly baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts coated in cinnamon sugar? Here’s how you can make these delicious pumpkin spice donuts in […]

homemade pumpkin spice baked donuts

09.21

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Here are 10 essential tips for elevating your front porch with Fall Decor. Ah, fall! The season of pumpkin spice lattes, colorful leaves, and cozy sweaters. As the air turns crisp and the trees begin to shed their leaves, there’s no better time to update your front porch to welcome the new season. Here’s a […]

how to elevate your front porch with fall decor

09.20

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Noah and I have wanted to install a sauna in our backyard for the longest time. For Noah, it was the health benefits; for me, it was the relaxation, or at least that until I took a deep dive into all the benefits a sauna has. You’ll be just as shocked as I was by […]

Relaxing in Sauna, top health benefits

08.18

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As an expecting parent (and especially as a breastfeeding mom), one of the most important furniture investments you’ll make is your nursery glider. It’s where you’ll spend many precious hours feeding, soothing, and rocking your little one. Those early months are time-intensive (to say the least) and investing in something that keeps you supported and […]

review the glider plus

06.14

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This year we are hosting a Mother’s Day brunch with family. Here are some inspirations for your own Mother’s Day hosting. You can find a simple Mother’s Day brunch tablescape, place setting ideas, a gift idea, a Mother’s Day dessert, and a fun way to elevate your hosting! Hopefully, this gives you all the inspiration […]

Mother's Day Hosting

05.10

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For Cinco de Mayo we made a DIY margarita flight board and experimented with a few different margarita recipes! Here are our three favorites that made the cut. Spicy Pineapple Margarita The tangy and sweet flavors of the pineapple are perfectly complemented by the bold and spicy kick of serrano pepper, making this the perfect […]

margarita variations

05.03

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I am excited to share a recent nursery project for one of my close friends. I know that not everyone has a best friend waiting in the wings to make their nursery dreams come to life, so I created a little how-to that makes the process easy and fun! For this project, I relied on […]

nursery glider, crib and dresser

04.18

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In our recent nursery renovation for my close friend, we gave her nursery closet a quick little facelift. In doing so, we also threw together this quick DIY bow holder, which was too good not to share. My favorite part was this whole DIY bow holder was made using items we already had. Being a […]

DIY Bow Holder

03.31

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We all know that having clean air is essential for our health and well-being. But most people don’t realize that keeping our air clean is regularly changing our air filters. Especially if you are a DIY/ home renovator, think about it, you wear a mask during most projects, sanding, spray painting and sawing. Why do […]

Importance of changing air filters

03.01

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One of our good friends recently hired a contractor to renovate their kitchen. Her vision was to turn her outdated kitchen into a French country-themed kitchen with earthy tones, a stone backsplash and warm gold elements. However, her contractor informed her that he was uncomfortable installing a stone backsplash or open shelving, so Noah and […]

How to Install Stone Backsplash