“Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” John Lennon was right.
Learn to love your life – even the messy, boring and unexpected parts of it – with these valuable tips and tricks to being a happier, healthier version of you.
Hosting an ugly Christmas sweater party? Want a statement tree for your upcoming white elephant gift exchange? This DIY Balloon Garland Christmas Tree is just the thing for any type of holiday party! Let’s be frank, this balloon garland Christmas tree won’t be your Christmas tree for the entire season but it will make for … Read the full article
Minnesotans love summer. Enjoying meals on patios, outdoor activities like hiking and biking and even leisurely walking from shop to shop in the nice weather is something we all look forward to! With everything going on with COVID-19, some people are excited to get out and about while others may be hesitant to venture out … Read the full article
Always wondering what to pack in a carry on? I get it! You don’t want to to pack too much and have to lug a giant bag through the airport and try to stuff it under the seat in front of you. On the other hand, you don’t want to be stuck on a flight … Read the full article
I love holidays! It’s the perfect excuse to cook delicious food, decorate (probably a bit too much) and spend time with loved ones. With the 4th of July coming up, I wanted to share some 4th of July food ideas with you! I love simple, festive food for parties and holidays. I’ve sourced a variety … Read the full article
Today I’m launching a new Saturday series – Made in Minnesota! Each Saturday I’m going to highlight some local makers who are creating incredible products that I love. I love introducing you to new brands and I LOVE local. I also know that this current state can be a hard time for small shops and … Read the full article
Own a home? Live in Minnesota? Today I’m going to be sharing one of the best resources to keep your home in tip top shape – Kura Home! Kura Home is a home maintenance business that does everything from air duct cleaning to routine maintenance to everything in between. I had a team from Kura … Read the full article
Lately there has been more and more talk about sustainability and the importance of trying to be more sustainable in your daily life. One thing I’ve realized is that even the smallest change can have a huge impact! For example, switching from plastic bags to reusable bags for snacks in the car (or in Roy’s … Read the full article
Looking for things to do in Sedona? If you have a day or two to spend there, here’s some ideas on what to do! My sister and sister-in-law and I just spent a long weekend in Arizona. I’ve spent some time in Sedona in the past and fell in love with it so I was … Read the full article
I love doing crafts with my kids especially themed ones! Valentine’s Day is coming up so today I wanted to share some Valentine’s Day crafts for kids! Below are 7 different types of crafts to do for kids of all ages! Since my kids are 2 and 3 I wanted to share crafts that they … Read the full article
Looking to add more greens to your diet in the easiest way possible? Try a green smoothie! I’m way more apt to drink my greens than eat them so I created this green smoothie recipe to help add some additional nutrients into my diet. I’ve been drinking a form of green smoothie for years now … Read the full article
This post is sponsored by Southdale Center. All opinions are mine. When buying Christmas presents it’s so easy to go crazy and buy ALL THE THINGS! I love buying gifts, so for me it’s a way I show love to those around me. To help me not get carried away, I’m trying out the “something they … Read the full article
This post is sponsored by Tranquility but as always, all opinions are my own. Looking for a weighted blanket? Today I’m sharing my full, honest review of the Tranquility weighted blanket! Last year we bought my mom a weighted blanket for her birthday. Secretly my sister and I both wanted to keep it for ourselves … Read the full article
As women, many of us moms, we are often so bad at taking care of ourselves (myself included!!). We’re quick to help out a friend who needs a hand or make sure sure our kids are bathed, fed and dressed but forget about ourselves! I mean, how often do we leave the house to run … Read the full article
I just wrapped up my second trimester and as promised, I wanted to share the second trimester workouts I did! You can check out what I did during the first trimester over on this post. I find the first and third trimesters to be the hardest to get workouts in! The first trimester is full … Read the full article
The last time we traveled I showed some of my packing tricks on Instagram and y’all loved it! If you’re heading out on a trip anytime soon (especially if you have kids in tow), you’ll want to try out some of these packing hacks! 11 Genius Packing Hacks Paisley + Sparrow is a participant in … Read the full article
National BFF Day is coming up on June 8th! Your best friend (or friends!) is someone you definitely should be celebrating often and especially on National BFF Day! It can be hard to find gifts that aren’t cheesy for your best friend when you’re an adult so I wanted to share a few simple ideas … Read the full article
I found the BEST Apple Watch band for small wrists! Penelope’s room is coming together with this adorable wallpaper from Wayfair and dresser from Pottery Barn! I got to do a mid-week getaway to Lora Hotel in Stillwater and it was amazing! I walked in an Anthropologie fashion show with the kid’s last night and … Read the full article
Looking for ways to make people smile? Here are 20 random acts of kindness ideas for friends, strangers and everyone in between! Heart health is something that affects more of us than you realize. My family, for instance, has 3 generations of people with high blood pressure. My grandma, my dad and my sister (who … Read the full article
I think we can all agree that saying nice things to yourself, or positive affirmations, are important to do. Being able to look yourself in the mirror and remind yourself of the amazing person you are can be life giving in so many ways. As someone who believes in God, I also believe Christian affirmations … Read the full article
Each trimester has different challenges (exhaustion and nausea in the first, growing belly in the second, and giant belly and exhaustion in the third) so I wanted to share what I’m doing in each trimester starting with my first trimester workouts! I love health and fitness so much so that my college degree is in health … Read the full article
Trying to learn how to wake up early? I feel you. The following scenario is all too familiar to me. Maybe you can relate! It’s Monday morning. Your alarm goes off and you smash the snooze button as quickly and as hard as you can. “Just 2 more minutes and I’ll get up” you think. … Read the full article
Christmas is here! I love all things Christmas – the decorations, the movies, the lights, the traditions – it’s the best! Having kids makes it even more fun because of how excited Roy gets about everything. Today I wanted to share some simple neutral Christmas decor ideas that we did in our own home to … Read the full article
Last year after Christmas I picked up a fun, festive Christmas sweater and packed it up to pull out with my decor this year. It’s always like Christmas came early when I open up my bins to find treasures that I purchased (on major sale, might I add) the year prior. This year I wanted … Read the full article
this post was sponsored by Basic Invite but all opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting me and Paisley + Sparrow! Snail mail is my favorite. Getting a card or package in the mail and seeing that someone personally wrote my name on it is such a delight! I try to send out cards to … Read the full article
Rishi and I love to switch up our typical dinner dates and attend fun events around town, so we super excited to hit up the Minneapolis Farmers Market for the 2018 Minneapolis Farmers Market Chef Challenge! Chef Laura Bonicelli of Bonicelli Kitchen and Chef Todd MacDonald of Red Rabbit cooked up a meal and competed … Read the full article
This past weekend was the Uptown Art Fair! I love art fairs and checking out all of the amazing work that local (and non local!) creatives make. I hit up my friend Anna Bailey‘s booth to see her wood art and I love checking out different pottery artists to look for coffee mugs (one can … Read the full article
Thank you to Warner Bros. for sponsoring this post. Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang have teamed up with generationOn, the youth family division of Points of Light, to inspire, equip and mobilize kids, parents and Scooby-Doo fans to create meaningful change in their communities. Scooby-Doo Doo Good Campaign Did you know that 1 in … Read the full article
Join me for Scooby-Doo Doo Good Day at Mall of America this Saturday, July 14th! Did you know that 1 in 6 kids don’t know where their next meal is coming from? Isn’t that statistic so sad? Kids should never wonder when they’ll be able to eat again or where it’s coming from. That’s why … Read the full article
Let’s face it. We all get in funks. We’re crabby, we don’t feel like ourselves and we have no idea how to be happy again. **Please note, I’m not talking about dealing with depression. Depression is a serious mental disease that requires more than what I’m talking about here. After Penelope was born, I went through … Read the full article
You’re looking for a workout at home and one that gets results. You’ve seen girls on Instagram who share their amazing before and after photos but are the real? Today I’ll walk you through my experience with Kayla Itsines’ workout and my full BBG Review with all my thoughts and before and after photos! Like … Read the full article