“What I most love about scrapbooking…is that every time I fill a page with photographs, quotes, and mementos, I am collecting proof of a good life.”
— Amy Tangerine, Craft a Life You Love
5 Reasons To Read You Are A Badass
Jen Sincero’s book is a New York Times Bestseller— so it should come as no surprise that it spoke to me and the million others who purchased it. It can be a challenge to approach life with confidence and eliminate doubt…
Your Gifts Matter
One of the best books I read last year was Stretched Too Thin by @jessicanturner. I needed to learn “how working moms can lose the guilt, work smarter, and thrive” and ended up with so much more.
Jack loves his books!
People often ask me what I’m reading and what books I’m loving most. Funnily enough, a good portion of the books I read these days are not necessarily for me, but for a 5 year old. It’s a true gift for an author to be able to appeal to both the parent and child, especially since many of the books we read are read not just once, but sometimes hundreds of times…
4 Life-Changing Self-Help Books!
Want to make your house tidier? Lose that extra 10 lbs? Communicate with coworkers just a little more efficiently? It’s almost Autumn— a season of self improvement and change…
Expect Miracles
Expect miracles. I have been taking deep dives lately (some of them into woo woo land) and trying to practice self-care and all that good stuff…
Happy World Book Day!
My intention was to create an updated list of books that have changed my life, but as usual, there are a lot of things going on behind the scenes…
Rabbit Ladders
One of the cutest kids' stores opened in our neighborhood! Rabbit Ladders is now my go-to spot for getting unique gifts for kids and items for Jack…
The Keepsake Kitchen Diary!
Though I have been cooking more recently than before, I have never really been one to keep a recipe book or card box. That is until the awesome ladies at Lily & Val offered to send me The Keepsake Kitchen Diary…
As Seen on Babble
I have to say, there's something really wonderful about sharing your message with the world. When I committed to writing Craft A Life You Love, I knew I had to write from the heart and I had to share my most authentic self in order to really convey my story…
Creative Lettering For Kids
Ever since I can remember, I have been obsessed with hand writing. Though I never thought mine was all that great growing up, I loved practicing and trying different ways to improve my lettering style…
Do More of the Good Stuff Basically
JC stopped by a local paper store that is closing (but hopefully opening in a new location) and picked up the book, Do More of What Makes You Feel Alive…
Free Coloring Page!
Hope you enjoy the latest video up on YouTube now. I show you some of my favorite supplies for the adult coloring book craze…
Yes Please
Love Amy Poehler so much. If you haven't read Yes Please yet, it is honestly one of my top 10 favorite books ever…
Motivational Monday + Quotes on sale!
I've been reading (and savoring, devouring, and enjoying) Elizabeth Gilbert's new book, Big Magic. I'm not even halfway through, but I highly recommend it to everyone!…
Friday Favorites
Hi friends! It's been a while since I've done one of these lists. Thinking I will try and bring it back to the blog and maybe even test out a video component to it too…
Books that have Changed My Life
This is a post I have been meaning to write for quite some time. Here are the books that have truly made a huge impact on me and my ways of thinking, doing business, and living a fulfilling and enriching life. I never really knew I was into self-help books, but it turns out I am!…
The Happy Sleeper
Though Jack and I no longer go to our Mommy & Me classes, (you can see the cool thing we made for graduation here),…
Books as Gifts
Seriously folks, Jennifer Mcguire is one of the sweetest people I know. Not only did she generously pass down some awesome maternity hand-me-downs…