Clark turns two // Birthday invitations with Basic Invite

This post is sponsored by Basic Invite. All opinions are my own. 

In less than three weeks time my youngest babe will be turning two. I am baffled at this upcoming event. I still think about being pregnant with him and that was well over three years ago. Time and memory are an odd couple. Sentiments aside (and wishes of stopping time) I am in Birthday Party Planing Mode. Just because I can't stop time doesn't mean I can't celebrate its passage, right?

Book Swap Party

stacked books

Last Wednesday I had the pleasure of attending my first ever Book Swap Party! It is exactly as it sounds- guests bring some books, pile them on a table, browse at their leisure (or not if you want to get your first choice picks, haha) and leave with a new assortment of reads (however many you brought is what you take home.) It was such a hit there is already talks of another Swap come January!

Local Tourists // 8 Street Market

This post is sponsored by Pinkblush. I received product in exchange for my honest review. 

We took advantage of being out in Bentonville for some doctor appointments last week to stop by 8 Street Market and Bogle Park. Playing Tourists in our new State and surrounding cities has been so much fun!

DIY Soothing facial toner

Ugh, guys. I can't even begin to tell you how frustrated I've been over the last month. Due to the antibiotics and steroid shot from my bout of pneumonia running amok in my system, my skin has been suffering. Like, teenage-pizza-face-suffering. I won't even go into my GI issues but I read one round of antibiotics can impact the gut biome for over a year. I was on three different antibiotics. Let that sink in while I have a good cry. Affiliate links used. A small commission may be received if you purchase an item through my links with no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my blog!

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Happy July! What a busy, fun-filled month! We kicked off the month by celebrating Brielana's 5th Birthday AKA the Fourth of July and haven't recovered on sleep yet. I'm too late to join Anne for her monthly Currently link up but it was the perfect way to get back into blogging and its my only monthly marker so I feel obligated to document it for posterity's sake. Affiliate links used. A small commission may be received if you purchase an item through my links with no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my blog!

Summer Style with Pinkblush // 1 piece, 4 ways {how to style a kimono}

Thanks to PinkBlush for sponsoring this post as always all opinions are my own. Some links will provide a monetary income for me without further expense to yourself. Thank you for supporting my blog! 

Let me preface this post with a little background story. I have wanted a kimono since forever. Like 2014, just-had-Brielana, forever. Pretty sure that was also the height of the kimono craze but I digress. It's been a long time coveted closet item and let me tell you, it's been totally worth the wait. 

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Oh June. As much as I love having the days at home with my kiddos, I just can't get behind the stifling heat, but that's enough of my negativity. I'm joining Anne for her Currently linkup and if you like to share fun, bite-sized pieces of your life, then you should too!

Kinsey's suit

Summer Skincare Staples

Are you ready for Summer?! I've been getting our gear together to enjoy those long, h o t days and lingering evenings spent outdoors. I thought I'd share my favorite safer beauty products specific to the summer months just in case you needed some inspiration! Affiliate links used. A small commission may be received if you purchase an item through my links with no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my blog!

My favorite natural cleaner {DIY}

When I "downsized" my cleaning products in favor of all natural and to reduce our exposure to toxic ingredients I ended up with a very pared down arsenal of supplies. Thankfully these basic pantry staples pull double duty by making cleaning easy and super affordable. As soon as I was well enough I cleaned everything with this simple mixture and rested well knowing the germs were eradicated and that my family wasn't subjected to harmful fumes and chemicals. Affiliate links used. A small commission may be received if you purchase an item through my links with no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my blog!

Recovering from Pneumonia // a wellness update

I didn't realize how sick I was when I found myself sleeping all day on a Sunday two weeks ago. Having now just recovered from the worst sickness I've experienced thus far in my adult life, I can tell you taking my health for granted is now something I have a new perspective about! But I'm getting ahead of myself, let me back up and tell this tale from the beginning.