The holidays are here, and we're been enjoying all the seasonal eats and treats. To mix things up, we recently opened our Oktoberfest flavor kit from RawSpiceBar. Inside were 3 packages of spices to make your own German inspired dinner for the family. Of course, we cooked it all ...read more
Do you remember when I shared my spring FabFitFun box? Well, I was so impressed with that subscription box's contents, that I had to order another one! As in...I paid for it. Hey, it's not all free samples palooza around here. Haha! There are plenty of things that I share with ...read more
Hi, my name is Kristin and I'm full on addicted to subscription boxes. Nothing beats the thrill of opening up a package that consists of complete and total surprises. Am I right? Now, typically the subscriptions boxes that I enjoy are either beauty OR fashion focused, but there ...read more
These days, Mama has no time for herself… and by Mama, I mean moi. Me, myself, and I. Yours Truly. This girl. (Insert hand-raising emoji.) I’m starved for quality me-time—not to mention a facial and a manicure. And as for some fun lighthearted trend-hunting and shopping? Um, ...read more
If you've read my columns a time or two, you know I'm kind of a beauty junkie. I just love trying out the latest and greatest in beauty, and subscription services get me every time. I've waxed poetic about my love for Birchbox a time or two and now it's time to share my newest ...read more
I may be from Florida, which is a melting pot of sorts and not really the south, but I have a part of me that is very "Southern girl." Hence, my love for Draper James and its creator Reese Witherspoon. She's a Southern girl whose style I can really get behind. So, I was super ...read more
Birchbox is one of those subscription-box addictions I just can't quit. First of all, you can't beat the price. $10 for a box full of goodies is a heckuva deal. Plus, said boxes are so darn cute. What can I say? I've always been a sucker for pretty packaging. Now, I'm not saying ...read more
I love love love subscription boxes...Who's with me? I know it seems like a new one comes out every day, but frankly, I'm willing to try most of them. What can I say? I'm all about surprises! Haha! And that's just what a subscription box is full of...surprises! You never know ...read more
Are you an adventurous drinker or do you tend to stick to your tried-and-trues? It can definitely be intimidating to try a new cocktail or liquor. While your drink cart is probably already are stocked with a basic vodka and tequila that, let's be honest, you can mix with just ...read more
Little girls love accessories: bows and headbands to name a few. But they are also notorious for losing them. I remember buying my friend's daughter a gorgeous handmade hairband (pretty pricey one, too) that she loved---but also lost about 2 hours later. Lesson learned. As part ...read more
Shopping is supposed to be fun. But sometimes, especially with your kids, it can really drive you up the wall. Ever witnessed a child's meltdown at the mall? It's miserable. You feel sorry for the parent and you thank the heavens that your kid isn't losing it, too. Even if your ...read more
Here are a few truths about moms and wine. Most of us like it and most of us admit to being in a rut. Now if you're an oenophile with oodles of time on your hands, good for you please let me know when you want me to come over for dinner. I adore women that are confident and ...read more
The gluten free craze has been going strong for a while now and it doesn't look like it's going anywhere anytime soon. While I don't think it should be used as a weight loss tool if gluten isn't an issue for you, it is for so many of us out there. Take my story for instance. I ...read more
My seven year old is VERY inquisitive...which is something I just love about him. But it also means that I have to be on top of my game when it comes to supplementing his education at home. I certainly don't expect his teachers to handle everything. It's my job as a parent to ...read more
I know the subscription box craze has been around a while now, but I'm just as addicted as ever to them. I mean who doesn't love a good surprise? And there are SO many subscription boxes out there right now, there's surely something for everyone. In fact, I've come across a few ...read more
Blossom Box Kids is a brand NEW monthly subscription box for kids. Get nature inspired crafts in pretty brown packaging each month. Kids love getting mail and we love monthly subscription boxes for them. When our Blossom Box Kids box arrived for my daughter squealed "Oh I got ...read more
You may have heard of Julep for their nail polishes or their smart Julep Plié Wand™ wand that makes painting your nails so much simpler. But this brand that started as a collection of nail salons in 2007 has expanded into a complete beauty brand launching over 300 innovative ...read more
There are lots of subscription boxes on the market - boxes for beauty and boxes for nails, boxes for skincare and boxes for hair. But this box - Little Lace Box - is something wonderfully different. Each monthly Little Lace Box introduces you to collection of hand-picked products ...read more
As far as parties go, baby showers can be oodles of fun, from the sweet decorations to the teeny weeny items that seem impossibly small to the overall cheer in the air. You usually have the option to shop off the parents' to be gift registry but I have rounded up some ideas for ...read more
