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Archives for 2013
Driving the Ring of Kerry (route, highlights, and tips)
The Ring of Kerry is one of my favorite parts of Ireland. My husband and I first did the Ring of Kerry drive during a road trip through Ireland. We Continue Reading
Ireland Road Trip Itinerary (7 day driving tour of Ireland)
My husband and I went to Ireland for our annual kid-free trip in the summer of 2013, doing a driving tour of Ireland, and the magic of it stayed with Continue Reading
DIY Edible Cupcake Toppers and (wait for it) Bacon Cupcakes
My husband's birthday is in September, and naturally, always falls around a Texas football game. Luckily for me, Texas football is one of his Continue Reading
How to Organize a Small Pantry
An organized pantry feels good. I mean, really good. It gives me a feeling of satisfaction knowing that I will easily be able to find what I Continue Reading
DIY Laundry Room Makeover: From Blah to Fab
Aaah, my laundry room. Easily the girliest room at my house. I love it, and was completely inspired by Centstational Girl's Laundry Room Continue Reading
Peru Style – What to Wear at Machu Picchu and the Amazon
We recently went on a vacation to Peru (see all my reviews and tips in this blog post here). Today's Travel Tuesday blog post shares more info on Continue Reading
DIY Master Bathroom Makeover on a Budget – From Builder-Grade to Contemporary
When we moved into our new house, there were a lot of features that were already perfect for us... dark hardwood floors, lovely Carrara marble Continue Reading
Peru – Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Amazon
My husband and I decided after our incredible honeymoon in Thailand that travel was important to us, and something we want to prioritize in life. I Continue Reading
Rock and Roll Birthday Party
My little bean is one year old. I have no idea where the time has gone. A one year old doesn't have a ton of interests, so we had to sit and Continue Reading
Creative s’more ideas: 15+ alternative s’mores recipes
You all know how much we like to camp… and since a camping trip just doesn't feel complete without s'mores, we have had plenty of time to experiment Continue Reading
Austin to New Orleans road trip (where to stop, stay, and eat for a drive to New Orleans)
One of the positive sides to moving halfway across the country is that we now have new places to explore in road trip distance. One of the first road Continue Reading
Apartment Decor
Wow, I just came across a blog post that I had drafted a long time ago, but had never posted! Looking back at the content, it is definitely Continue Reading
Where to Eat in Austin, Texas Part II
You may recall a Travel Tuesday post I did on Where to Eat in Austin, TX that I wrote a few years back after some visits to Austin from California. Continue Reading
Disney Cars Themed Birthday Party
My kid Grayson is obsessed with Disney/Pixar Cars. Like, seriously obsessed. He introduces himself to others as "Lightning McQueen," and if Continue Reading