The key to making mistakes? You don’t let them stop you. Here are 21 decorating mistakes that I made and how I fixed them. Truth? I’ve made a few decorating mistakes before—just a few. Extra truth? I STILL MAKE THEM EVERY DAY. Yep. Every. Single. Day. Now don’t get me wrong. I get stuff right, too. But here’s the thing. Most of the stuff that I get right now? I got wrong once upon a time. It’s all about trying and figuring out what works and what doesn’t and replacing things and discovering what you did right and what you did wrong. Because just like my mother said about stirrup pants, bright blue eyeshadow, and legwarmers. It’s always a good...
Around this time every year, I can’t help but feel a little bit Scrooge-y when everyone around me is so hyped for the start of the warm weather season and the summer style that comes with it. While my friends are planning out beach trips, I’m thinking about the fact that I’m about to be sweating through my clothes the second I leave the house and lathering calamine lotion on my millions of mosquito bites. But as another summer comes around, I’m determined not to let anything get in the way of having fun. That means combatting an inevitable summer happenstance: sweat (and lots of it). We Want To Hear From You: Take Our Survey! Complete our survey for a...
Scottsdale, Arizona is a vibrant destination that truly offers something for everyone, whether you are looking for luxurious relaxation, outdoor adventure, great food and drink, boutique or designer shopping, or cultural experiences. Fitting it all into just a couple of days can be challenging. That’s why I’ve put together a comprehensive Scottsdale weekend itinerary that offers you choices for each day, depending on your interests and budget. Whether you’re a nature lover, golfer, foodie, history buff, or just want to chill out, this Scottsdale itinerary will help you make the most of your time in the area. So pack your sunscreen and your swimsuit (and maybe your cowboy boots) and get ready to enjoy Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. How to...
Cover up while you mother up this summer Summer is coming. And for moms with kiddos on school break, that means one thing: swimming. But as much as we love splashing with our little ones, the struggle is real. Between chasing after the kids and jumping in with them, finding the right swimsuit cover-up can lead us straight down the street to Old Oversized T-Shirt Lane. We’ve all been there—trying to wrangle our little ones while simultaneously trying to look okay and, y’know, not fall out of any part of our swimsuit at the pool. These mom-approved Amazon swimsuit cover-ups are gonna be a game-changer. Swimsuit cover-ups the ultimate mom hack to make us feel more comfortable and confident while...
My mom loves to fish, and I happen to be a mom who loves to fish, too. If you have moms like us, finding her a fishing gift for Mother’s Day might seem like a bit of a challenge. Where do you even start? Finding fishing gifts for the main woman in your life isn’t as tough as you might think. There are tons of great ideas out there … but if you want to make a splash, we created a list of some of our favorite fishing gifts for Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day Gifts for Ladies Who Fish Fishing Sunglasses for Mom COSTA Aleta Rachelle Schrute Costa knows how to make epic shades. The Aleta is a new pair of...
