I think we got our first Christmas Advent Calendar two years ago. It was lovely. The Christmas Advent Calendar was cardboard with twenty-five little doors each covered in an ornate Christmas illustration. Inside, there was chocolate. However, as much as I love chocolate, I love Christmas experiences more. There are so many fun things to be enjoyed during December. Putting it on a list like this…
We’re full swing into celebrating fall around the Smelker household. Between baking pumpkin pies and making pumpkin spice for baking I also had time to make a DIY Front Door Wreath. You guessed it – there are pumpkins involved! But not your standard orange ones, gorgeous and simple white pumpkins. Not that it doesn’t look fabulous, but I think my favorite part was the cost involved.…
I’ve always been a huge fan of the TV show Friends ever since I’ve known it existed. It started a little before my time and then of course, I had to wait a few years to truly get all of the hilarious innuendos. I remember the first episode that I ever watched was the very first thanksgiving that my now fiance had chosen to spend with…
I know that with Valentine’s day coming up, it’s the time of year that people are looking for something cute and easy to give to those they care about. Also, I’m not a parent but I would venture that parents are also way into the easy thing because your time is incredibly limited and of course you want to make the most of it! One of…
So we’ve talked about how to make your significant other happy with food – from a Brown Sugar Bacon Rose Bouquet to these adorable Valentines Day Mini Churro Bites and even easy kid friendly breakfast picks like Very Berry Heart Ombre Pancakes. But what we haven’t discussed, has been how to correctly celebrate those fantastic ladies in our life. Yes, that’s right. It’s been trending on…
My favorite time of the year spreads from late September through to Christmas day. It starts with Fair Season. My experience with Fair is probably different than most others because I was blessed enough to show dairy heifers in high school. Rather than focusing on the rides I primarily would be taking care of our cattle. The smell of sawdust mingled with fair food always takes…
As I mentioned before, I think a great way to show love to those that are special in your life on Valentine’s day is to start out their day in the best way possible. One option would of course be this fabulous Brown Sugar Candied Bacon Bouquet but if you’re more into pancakes I wanted to share with you a super cute way to dress those up!…
We all know that if we don’t change something our lives a little each day that on New Years Eve we’re going to be sitting in the exact same boat as we are now. I want to be kinder in 2017. Me saying I want to be kinder isn’t going to do the trick, but me making an effort and being intentional in changing my habits…
It’s the start of a brand new year, and many have made resolutions. But, about two and a half weeks into 2017 statistically many will have given up on them. Just like that. It can start in small ways of neglecting part of the exercises you’re working through to attain your goal, or it can come suddenly. But whatever the reason, it still happens. However, if…
Hi, it's nice to meet you! My name's Lauren. Lover of bad 90's movies, green chile and proud Furbaby Momma.