This past weekend we celebrated EV turning 4 with a fairy garden birthday party! Last year when I asked, she wanted to have a strawberry party which you can read more about here. This year when we discussed how she will be turning four, I asked if she wanted to have a birthday party, and if so what kind. Without…
Hello friends! Happy Tuesday, as promised I am so excited to share with you all our master bathroom updates! When we bought our house it had everything we were looking for, but it did need a few updates. After the completion of the kitchen remodel, (seen here) next on the list was our master bathroom! Within the next few years we…
Although the long weekend is over, there are still so many great sales going on this week! Click the store to shop the sale, and I have included some of my favorites that I own or have had my eye on! Target – Up To 25% Off Home Abercrombie – 60-70% off clearance Madewell – 30% Off Sale Styles / Code…
I can’t believe Valentine’s Day is next week! Whether you’re shopping for your mom, sister, wife, or friend these are all great ideas to give your favorite ladies! I am loving this poetry book I bought for myself (ha) a few weeks back, such a great read. This bracelet is stunning, I get compliments on it every time I wear…
Last week went by faster than I could blink. It has been SO cold here. EV had her first two snow days ever, and we certainly loved having extra time with her! The snow days may have slightly de-railed getting back on schedule, but we’ll get there. On the topic of school, I registered both (yes I said BOTH) kids for…
We are finally getting back into the swing of things post holiday season! This weekend Christmas was put away, carpets were shampooed, and we spent time outdoors enjoying the sunny winter weather. I am excited for a fresh start to the new year! I am doing something new here on upstatemama.com where I will have a weekly roundup post of…
Children’s Holiday books are a great gift to give! Books will be cherished for years to come, and you still have time to order them (thank you prime). Below are my kids current favorite books, as well as a few classics. There is just something about a cozy book party under the Christmas tree. This one has such beautiful photographs…
I have always loved dressing up for holiday parties, and NYE! I like to be fun, festive, and comfortable. It’s a bonus when you can re-use pieces over again throughout the new year! Sequins, velvet, lace you name it I got you covered!
One of the best parts of the holiday season is giving back, I have put together a gift guide of some of my current favorite shops and brands that giveback! These unique hand knit dolls are so darling, for every doll sold, cuddle + kind provides 10 meals to children. I love how they are made from natural, high…
I love finding gifts that both of my kids will play with, and toys they will actually play with for more than five minutes. For the most part these are all gender neutral, and are great for toddlers! This train set looks great. I love how it has a container to keep all the pieces together and tidy! We have…