By terri mchugh

Baby Boy Nursery

The nursery is finally done! We’re all ready and excited to meet our son, Beckett. Just 42 days left until his due date! Let me tell you something, stressing and nesting is a real emotional struggle us mama’s deal with when getting ready for baby. My husband’s “honey do list” has been pretty wild over…

Transcendent Stays

Last week the fam and I enjoyed a mini staycation in Virginia Beach. Since I’m in my third trimester of pregnancy and traveling is not the best option- finding a local spot was the best compromise. Let me tell you, it was absolutely magical. Who knew I could find so many undiscovered experiences after all…

Omni Homestead Resort (Summer)

For those of you who have been following my family’s adventures for some time, you know we are big fans of the Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia. For the last two to three years we have been visiting the Omni Homestead throughout the colder, winter seasons. Who could blame us? It’s such a…

Puff Pastry Flags

Need a cute themed pastry for your next patriotic event? I have just the one- it’s level beginner but looks like an expert baker made it! This dessert is for the fruit lover! I’m sure you could substitute some of the fruit for chocolate or Nutella if strawberries aren’t your thing. So let’s get right…

Union Jack Birthday Theme

Earlier this year we had the chance to visit the United Kingdom and immediately fell in love with London. My middle son knew he wanted a Union Jack themed birthday when he turned 13. For this post, I will be sharing just a few ways I incorporated this theme for his birthday photo backdrop. There…

Wine Bottle Bouquet

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I have the perfect gift idea you’ll want to save! This is such a fun gift not just for Mother’s Day, but for any celebratory occasion. You can customize it however you want! Wine Bottle Bouquets have been trending for a little while now and I finally…

Grande Lakes Resort J.W. Marriot

This blog post is kindly sponsored by Grande Lakes Resort J.W.Marriot. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Having a family of five (soon to be six) means we are always on the hunt for travel destinations that have something for all ages. Believe it or not, that’s not an easy task! When I…