Now that summer is in full swing, many of us are spending a lot more time outdoors enjoying picnics, beach days, and just hanging out in the backyard. Unfortunately, outside activities can expose us, and our loved ones, to all kinds of dangerous … [Read More...]
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June Ipsy First Impressions
I just got back from a week long vacation (if you follow our social media, you may have noticed) and I received my Ipsy bag the day before I left. So I haven’t had much of a chance this past week to try anything out. I used to like waiting a few … [Read More...]
Must Have Baby Gear Items
Registering for baby gifts is one of the most exciting and highly anticipated stages of pregnancy for most expectant parents. Most can’t wait to send the barcode scanner into overdrive scanning anything and everything from diapers and bibs to car … [Read More...]
Korean Style Spinach Salad
This is my all-time favorite salad! It can be served in the summer, spring, fall, or winter. I’m making it in honor of Father’s Day for my husband because I got this recipe from his late Mother many years ago. To be exact, it was 1983. She gave me … [Read More...]
DIY Father’s Day Space Ship Footprint Card
Since my son was born almost 2 years ago, I’ve made handprint or footprint cards for loved ones on every holiday. My sister makes jokes that I don’t have to buy a greeting card ever again. Of course that’s not entirely true; I’ve yet to make a … [Read More...]
Nerd Engagement Photos
Almost a year ago my fiance and I got engaged! We’ve been together about 8 years and this has been a long time coming. Two months or so ago we finally had our engagement photos taken. I was worried that I’d be kind of awkward because I’m generally … [Read More...]
Veggie and Feta Pasta Salad
Summer is the time of year for light, fresh, and tasty salads. They can be served at lunch or dinner. They can also be served as an easy stand alone meal or a yummy side dish at a summer holiday party or picnic. My whole family loves this Veggie and … [Read More...]
Saying Goodbye to my Girl
The last few days have been really hard. Sunday morning my fiancé and I said goodbye to our baby girl, Devin, an 8-year-old beagle we adopted 6 years ago. A post shared by Christina (@lostinloveanddancing) on Jan 30, 2017 at 6:10pm … [Read More...]
DIY Wooden Growth Chart
Watching our babies grow up is an inevitable part of life. It’s exciting, sad, happy, fun, terrifying, and occasionally heartbreaking. Basically, a bag of emotions that we sometimes have no words for. Sometimes just a smile tells the whole story. … [Read More...]
3 Tips on Socializing at Parties
It’s party time! This time of year a lot of us will be going to at least one party or another—from graduation parties to summer holiday parties and, of course, weddings! There will be plenty of food, drink, and conversation. Festive gatherings are … [Read More...]
6 TV Shows with an Awesome Soundtrack
One thing that can completely change the way we consume visual media - television, movies, even a commercial - is music. Whether it’s a composed film score or an indie band soundtrack, music alters the way we interpret a scene. It sets the tone and … [Read More...]
Low Carb Meatzza
Pizza is, hands down, my favorite guilty indulgence. I love it! One of my favorite pizzas is called the Magical Mystery Tour made by Mellow Mushroom. It has a pesto base with Portobello and button mushrooms, topped with warm, gooey feta and … [Read More...]