Creative
Tiny Dots, Big Feelings, and One Competitive Mom
So here’s a peek into the latest chaos at our house: Carson, acrylic paint, a swan, and an art style that requires the patience of a saint and the hand of a surgeon. Carson’s been doing online school since we lost Nannie. After her passing and our move to Florida, we knew a traditional school […]
!MOM-ZOMBIE ALERT! + BIG NEWS!
Reporting live from the couch in Bardstown, still rocking yesterday’s travel outfit and a solid 24+ hours of sleep deprivation. Glamorous, I know. We survived another road trip, y’all! Cue the dramatic fainting. And can we just give a round of applause to my husband who—drumroll, please—drove the first couple hours. I was shooketh…and ever so grateful. It was […]
Operation: Light Lunch in Wesley Chapel (Spoiler: We Failed Gloriously)
Here’s the situation: I needed lunch. Something light. Something fresh. Something that wouldn’t make me regret all my life choices by 3 p.m. And since I still don’t know my way around Wesley Chapel without using GPS like it’s an oxygen mask, I turned to my loyal (and slightly nosy) sidekick: Google. I told Google […]
Goodwill Hunting: Florida Edition (Now with More Carpet Woes and Shot Glass Chess)
They say everything’s bigger and better in Florida—well, they weren’t lying. Sunshine? Big. Mosquitoes? Bigger. Goodwill stores? Super-sized. And honestly, we are not mad about it. Today’s mission? Clothes for the boys, who apparently grow overnight like weeds on Miracle-Gro. Also, some home décor to make our place feel less “we just moved in” and more “we […]
Bonnet Springs Park: Where Nature, Science, and Sleep-Deprived Parents Collide
Let me tell you about a magical land hidden right in Lakeland, Florida. A place so beautiful, so educational, so peaceful… unless you bring a child named Quincy. Welcome to Bonnet Springs Park—where the wetlands are wild, the children’s museum is chaos (in the best way), and your calves will scream for mercy by the end. So […]
Blockheads and Bangers: My Night at The Minecraft Movie Premiere
Last night, I witnessed cinematic history. No, not some Oscar-bait drama where everyone whispers and stares meaningfully into the distance. I’m talking about The Minecraft Movie. Yes. That Minecraft. Blocks. Creepers. Crafting tables. And somehow… absolute magic. Let me be very clear: I do not play Minecraft. I don’t even know what half the stuff in the game […]
Twistee Treat: Where Your Diet Goes to Die, and You Love Every Second of It
Have you ever experienced the pure joy of a Twistee Treat? If not, brace yourself. These iconic ice cream shops reside in what can only be described as a 25-foot-tall fiberglass temple of dairy deliciousness shaped like an actual ice cream cone. Honestly, if ancient civilizations had worshipped ice cream, Twistee Treat would be their pyramid.Now, […]
When Will I Ever Meet This Dude? Ugh…
Carrley Jade, you are killing me! So, my 20, almost 21-year-old (because she would absolutely kill me if I didn’t include that detail) has been talking to this boy for quite a while now. Ely. I’ve tried multiple times to get him to come to dinner with us. You know, just a casual, innocent family […]
Will Drive for Dunkin’: A Love Story
Do you ever find yourself doing something completely ridiculous, fully aware that people might question your sanity? Well, let me introduce you to my personal brand of crazy: the 45-minute round trip for Dunkin’ coffee. Yes, you read that right. Nearly an hour of my precious time for one glorious, caramel-drizzled cup of joy. And no, I […]
Guess who’s back?
Guess what? After over ten years of dabbling, designing, and delighting in all things handmade, I’m bringing my Etsy shop back to life! You might remember it as Simply Sina, a little corner of the internet I first opened in 2013. Back then, I was all about sewing and crocheting, then I shifted to creating digital […]
