With spring right around the corner, many of us are already well into summer planning. If you haven't started--don't fear. We've got your...

Thrive Causmetics has become my latest go-to for makeup. I’m fairly sure they snagged my interest with a well-placed Pinterest or IG ad,...

An update from this earlier post here seems warranted, since Costco occasionally changes their items and COVID has impacted all kinds of...

If you follow And She Writes on Instagram, you may have noticed us sharing some of Emily Ley's Simplified tips throughout the month of...

It's ironic that I write this the day after my work computer stopped working. We plan these posts well in advance, and I scheduled myself...

I try to keep a pretty small wardrobe for all kinds of reasons--space, environmental responsibility and out of need. However, I do really...

One of my goals this year is to really figure out how to make weeknight dinners that are nutritious and enjoyed by everyone in my family....

I'm several years into Gretchen Rubin's annual project to create a list of goals. This year, it will be 22 goals for 2022. More about...

There are many, me included, who love to create lists. Checking things off can feel great, but sometimes it's just the act of getting the...

It's our First Friday of 2022, and we're recapping a few of our favorite items from last month. Cocktails With a Twist - This great...

It's a new year - 2022! The perfect opportunity to recalibrate, reenergize or embark on something new. Whether it's resolutions, a list...

While we are still experiencing the effects of the pandemic on our daily lives and economy, we seem to be moving towards a certain level...

A couple of months ago, I was looking for an interesting holiday book. As I scrolled through my Libby app with our local library, I came...

The idea of planning ahead to enjoy the moment just a little bit more has been my goal for quite awhile, probably since I had kids....

It's Black Friday! While we will be busy today on social media sharing favorite deals, consider doing some of your holiday shopping...

Things are very busy with work and kids this time of year, and I find that I'm suddenly scrambling to figure out what to wear for the...

Winter Street, by Elin Hilderbrand, is the story of a New England family at Christmastime. The patriarch, Kelley Quinn, finds that his...

After almost two years of continued change and lots of emotions, I've discovered that after all of this, mostly I'm thankful for what I...

I've always wanted to have beautifully coordinated holiday packaging, and this year I'm determined to make it happen, but in a way that...

Let me just put it out there that our family loves carving pumpkins! Our kids spend days, maybe even weeks, planning out their designs....