Meet Louise…
Thanks for stopping at our little blog! I’m Louise, and I’m currently in the “taxi” season of child raising, spending lots of time in my car but still loving the teenage years more than the toddler years. I love running, hiking, reading, good coffee (with good friends) and good salsa. I love northern Michigan in the summertime. In addition to time spent with my husband and three children, I also work in fundraising for a women and children’s center.
What I Love Right Now!
Stitch Fix – If you haven’t discovered this personal styling service in a box, it’s so fun. You sign up online for a personal stylist to select 5 items for you (clothing, bags, shoes, jewelry) and you can schedule a “fix” as often as you want. The clothes are cute and fun and different, and mine fit so well! I love it.
5 Recipes For an Awesome Tailgate!
Next Saturday is one of the biggest days of the year for our family: the Arkansas-Alabama game. And it's a home game. And it's going to be at 6 pm, which means... perfect Tailgating Day! (Never mind that on that same Saturday we have one child with a baseball game...
read moreWhen a Detour is the Best Path Forward
I got to spend a few days enjoying the mountains of Colorado last week. A little hiking, a little running, a little reading, a little writing and lots of just soaking up the sun and the scenery. During walks or hikes I love taking photographs along the way. When I...
read moreTeam Treats and Our First Tennis Match
Have you seen the TV show The Middle? The show is hilarious - especially if you've ever had middle schoolers, high schoolers, awkward kids, sweet kids or kids who act like jerks (so basically, most of us). The best episodes are when the characters were a little...
read moreWish Lists & To Do Lists
When school let out for the summer, my kids had lots of plans for what they wanted to do (or not do). Their dreams were pretty simple.... swim every day! stay up past midnight and then sleep late! hang out with my friends all day! My summer lists were more about...
read moreWhen Chasing Unicorns, You Have to Think Positive
When my girls were little they loved unicorns. Maybe because they were so girly and special and magical looking - the stuffed kind usually came pure white, with pink or purple manes and sparkly horns. Do you know what a unicorn is? Really? I looked it up. It's...
read moreHow to Create Vision Boards with Your Kids
I love summer vacation. Love. It. Even though it involves a 14-hour car trip, I don't mind the travel, because it helps me feel like I'm putting actual, real distance between myself and the chores, routine and hot-hot weather of home. My favorite things about our...
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