If you’re looking for a little Las Vegas magic outside the Strip, Hemenway Park in Boulder City, overlooking Lake Mead, is such a gem — especially if you have animal-loving kiddos. We took a quick trip out there today, and it was one of those simple afternoons that somehow turn into the core memories. Right … Continue reading A Desert Day Out: Hemenway Park With The Kids
A Thanksgiving Message From the Dogs
Rocket & BamBam Take Over the Blog Hi, humans! It’s us — Rocket and BamBam — your loyal crumb collectors, snuggle professionals, and part-time chaos coordinators. Thanksgiving is basically the Super Bowl of Dropped Snacks, and trust us… we’ve trained all year for this. But Mom reminded us that not everything on your holiday table … Continue reading A Thanksgiving Message From the Dogs
Big Feelings & Pillow Confetti
Back to school - the first week of second grade, unfiltered. Summer wrapped up quicker than ever. Between epic summer roadtrips, a full house purge, father-son adventures through the PNW and Yellowstone, and celebrating Cici turning ONE the week before school - our days were packed. Then came the rush: do we have school clothes? … Continue reading Big Feelings & Pillow Confetti
Road Trips, Rainbow Popsicles & Letting Go a Little: Summer 2025
We officially kicked off summer with a Back to the 90’s week followed by a 20-hour road trip from Las Vegas to Spokane. Yes—20 hours. Yes—we drove straight through (being real, Mike did all the driving). And yes—there were snacks, stretches, and a whole lot of Pokémon. Road Trip Leg 1 - Spokane: Cousins, Tacos … Continue reading Road Trips, Rainbow Popsicles & Letting Go a Little: Summer 2025
Henry’s Week of the ’90s
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
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