A screen-free (well mostly) summer reset inspired by dying iPads and sweet childhood memories ⸻ It started with a meltdown.A very dramatic one, sparked by a dying iPad. Henry was at 3% battery and spiraling. You’d think the world was ending. Trying to lighten the mood, we joked,“You know… when we were kids, we didn’t … Continue reading Henry’s Week of the ’90s
Nine Months In, Nine Months Out: A Celebration at In-N-Out
Nine months in. Nine months out. This milestone feels big — like something sacred and silly all at once. Cecilia has now been in our arms just as long as she was growing inside me. And while it feels like she’s always been part of our story, it also feels like we just blinked and … Continue reading Nine Months In, Nine Months Out: A Celebration at In-N-Out
🍩 We Donut Need a Reason to Party – Pt. 2
Because around here, we donut do things halfway. Because when the Donuts Don’t Rise… You Still Can. Let’s talk about the plan. The idea was homemade donuts. Sweet, fluffy, dye-free, Pinterest-worthy perfection. I had the batter ready, toppings planned, the oven preheated. And then… they overflowed. Like, cartoon-style oozing batter everywhere. The pans were too … Continue reading 🍩 We Donut Need a Reason to Party – Pt. 2
🍩 We Donut Need a Reason to Party – Pt. 1
But if it’s National Donut Day? That’s a sprinkle-covered YES. Did you know donuts have an official day to celebrate? Well, that would be tomorrow (always the first Friday of June) — and we’re going all in over here with frosting, sprinkles, and over-the-top toppings. Because let’s be real… we donut need a reason to … Continue reading 🍩 We Donut Need a Reason to Party – Pt. 1
The Nest in the Playhouse
How a hummingbird helped me hold onto hope. Trigger Warning - grab a tissue. Mention of pregnancy, loss, infertility, miscarriage. We first saw her on Valentine’s Day, 2023. A tiny shimmer of movement near the jasmine. A tiny yet mighty hummingbird darting in and out of Henry’s playhouse, quick and purposeful. By the third day, … Continue reading The Nest in the Playhouse
Welcome to the Plant Shelf 🌿
A little corner of calm, color, and chlorophyll. When I started collecting plants, I told myself I’d just get a few.(Cue future me surrounded by rare hoyas, trailing pearls, and one very opinionated Monstera.) At first, it was a small shelf by the kitchen window with a pothos and a succulent I forgot to water. … Continue reading Welcome to the Plant Shelf 🌿
Meet POPthistle: your party magic in a box
🎉 Something poppin’ is coming… 🎉 Say hello to POPthistle Parties—where celebrations bloom and memories pop! We’re bringing the party to your doorstep with thoughtfully curated boxes full of joy, color, crafts, and kid-friendly fun. No stress, no Pinterest guilt—just everything you need to make the magic happen. 💫 At POPthistle, we’re here for all … Continue reading Meet POPthistle: your party magic in a box