We have officially been in our home for two months now. We are unpacked and settled in. We are surrounded by future projects, rooms we want to decorate, a backyard we want to beautify…but we’re in no rush. Just being here, unpacked, and living in the house I’ve been waiting a long time for, is …
The holiday season is upon us (already!), and I can’t be happier. I love this time of year. It’s the one time of year I want to attend all the events and go to all the places. Over the years we’ve attended so many Christmas and holiday events in Dallas – I thought I’d dedicate a …
Welcome, Pinners newbies! THIS IS FOR YOU. 🙂 I’ve also got a Pinners promo code in this post, too – use code CARRIEELLE10 for a discount on your tickets). But in case you’re still wondering what Pinners is…I’ll start there. The Pinners Conference & Expo is a crafting and lifestyle extravaganza. Imagine all of your …
Be sure to get your printable gift card envelope below – this is a fun way to present a gift card for a massage (or anything else, for that matter!). Is there anything that you wish you would do more often? I find that those usually make the best gifts for others. Something I never …
I’ve partnered with Discover Wylie to bring you these ideas for fun things to do outside in Wylie, Texas. I’d love to hear your ideas if you have more things to add to this list! True story: I first heard about Wylie, Texas, 20 years ago when I was living in Southern California, which is …
Thank you to Visit Plano for sponsoring this post about one of my favorite cities in North Texas. I can’t wait to share our family weekend in Plano with y’all! One of the things I love so much about Texas is how many fun, family-friendly places there are to visit. But even though I love …
A few months ago, we visited KidZania, an interactive city designed for kids in Frisco. Right after we visited, everything went into lockdown and it was closed almost as soon as it had opened. it has since reopened (yay!), and today I wanted to share some of the details about KidZania so you can plan …
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that Claire’s birthday was in July. We normally celebrate with a big pool party or get-together at our house, but this year that just wasn’t a possibility (helllllo, pandemic). Another thing we’ve done a few times in the past is to celebrate Claire’s birthday at a lunch …
On December 1st, 2014, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science celebrated its 2nd birthday. If you live around Dallas, I *know* you’ve at least heard of the Perot Museum…it’s a Big Deal, and for good reason. This place is amazing! Here’s everything you need to know to plan your trip to the Perot Museum …
One thing I love about cruise ships is that they combine a hotel, a resort lifestyle, the great outdoors, and travel to exciting new locations all in one convenient floating vessel. Of course, that means you have to pack for all those things, too! This is especially true if you’re heading out of a chilly …
