Cox Farms

November 6, 2021February 6, 2022 L.B.

Centreville, VA Continue reading Cox Farms

Thoughts On Parker Turning Four

October 20, 2021December 10, 2022 L.B.

As Parker’s fourth birthday approaches, I’m reflecting on our time together before Lincoln. When Parker was a baby, and he was our only child, he was so perfect! I couldn’t imagine having that same kind of love for another child … Continue reading Thoughts On Parker Turning Four

Yardscape

DIY Playset for Small Backyard

July 30, 2021January 30, 2022 L.B.

We decided to go the DIY route after the pre-built playset we bought was back ordered and then canceled altogether. We ended up finding this DIY Alpine Custom Playset online and it’s perfect for smaller yards like ours. Continue reading DIY Playset for Small Backyard

Parenting

Chef Parker James’ French Toast

June 28, 2021March 5, 2022 L.B.

Parker has a passion for cooking. We fully embrace his curiosity and encourage his interest in the craft. This time he wanted to try making “french toast” and used real ingredients such as eggs, milk and all the vanilla granola … Continue reading Chef Parker James’ French Toast

Parenting

Parker’s Routine Calendar

May 17, 2021March 5, 2022 L.B.

As the boys get older and we pick up more projects sometimes we slack on routine. In an effort to keep ourselves on task and offer more stability for the boys, particular Parker, we have reinstated our routine calendar. This … Continue reading Parker’s Routine Calendar

Parenting

Our first soccer practice

April 1, 2021March 5, 2022 L.B.

I’ve been so excited for Parker to start soccer. He’s not in school and, well, Covid, so his social interactions with peers are limited. I did not play soccer growing up and I did not research much about it. I’ve … Continue reading Our first soccer practice

Activities, Parenting

Parker and the chase for the Thief Lord

March 11, 2021February 6, 2022 L.B.

Montclair, Virginia

Today, I woke up around 5 am, determined to create an adventure and map based on the story Parker created last night. Continue reading Parker and the chase for the Thief Lord

Beauty, Reviews

Mented Cosmetics: Summer Lip Gloss Collection

March 10, 2021April 26, 2022 L.B.

Black-Owned, Woman-Owned.

These shades complimented my complexion and amped up my “I’m feeling cute” factor. Continue reading Mented Cosmetics: Summer Lip Gloss Collection

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All aboard the love train

February 14, 2021February 5, 2022 L.B.

2021 Valentine’s Day We started prepping for Valentine’s Day the first of February. Teaching Parker that while we love each other every day, Valentine’s Day is when we celebrate love with everyone. Given his age, that meant we were going … Continue reading All aboard the love train

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