From the yearly archives:

2010

helpful laundry tip

by Allison July 10, 2010cleaning and organizing
stain detergent

My new washer and dryer from Frigidaire showed up a couple of weeks ago, and we’re having a good time getting to know each other.  I’d say we’ll probably be exchanging promise rings by the end of the month. Since I’ve been doing a lot of laundry at my house lately, I thought maybe now [...]

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luxury hotel in west hollywood.

by Allison July 9, 2010hotels
hotel california

When we were in L.A. last month, we spent our last night at a gorgeous hotel in West Hollywood called Andaz.  It’s a Hyatt {I have yet to stay in a Hyatt hotel I haven’t loved}, but it’s more boutique hotel than your run of the mill Hyatt.  In fact, Andaz has a hotel in [...]

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how to: wear a maxi dress this summer.

by Allison July 8, 2010Style
maxi dress for summer

Maxi Dress from Old Navy $17.47 So you know how Maxi dresses are completely hot?  I’m sure you see women wearing them everywhere, and if you’re anything like I was a year ago, you’re thinking “How do I wear a maxi dress?”  They’re flirty, they’re fun, and they’re almost universally flattering.  So what’s the trick [...]

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what’s in your purse series: week six.

by Allison July 8, 2010Bags
what's in your purse series

This week’s: What’s in your purse comes from Andrea at Lil Kid Things.  I feel so voyeuristic looking inside everyone’s bags, and I love it!  Andrea, you’re a woman after my own heart with everything you’re packing in that bag.  You just never know really, what you might need to be prepared for.  Inside the [...]

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How to: make a homemade gift bag.

by Allison July 7, 2010Family
brown paper gift bag

Who wants to make a homemade gift bag today?  I do, I do!  Seriously, the economy is terrible & you can save a few dollars making this darling gift bag yourself; you probably have what it takes to make this in your house right this second. Supplies for a homemade gift bag: Scrapbook paper Brown [...]

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job chart for kids.

by Allison July 6, 2010Family
homemade job chart

Summertime around my house means a lot of things: BBQ, pool time, swimming lessons, naps, a relaxed summer schedule, and jobs.  Yes, jobs.  My kids think I’m the meanest mom on the block for making them do jobs in the summer {mo-h-mmmm!} but there’s no avoiding it, jobs have to get done before playtime happens [...]

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4th of July holiday.

by Allison July 6, 2010Family
4th of July parade

How was your holiday weekend?  I had so much fun.  No email, no phone calls, just plain fun all weekend long.  The 4th of July holiday was spread out over three solid days in Utah and I couldn’t have enjoyed it more.  Parades, fireworks, barbecues, swimming at the pool, eating cotton candy.  The stuff of [...]

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harvard sailing team video.

by Allison July 2, 2010Home
harvard sailing team

This video is hysterical.  Harvard Sailing team {a comedy troupe?} did a video of guys pretending to be a group of girls, and I almost wet myself watching.  Great time waster. Happy Weekend!

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Thanksgiving Point.

by Allison July 2, 2010Travel
thanksgiving point in utah

We spend a fair amount of time at Thanksgiving Point, it’s one of our favorite places to play and learn in Utah with kids.  Keeping kids occupied + happy during the summer?  Fabulous.  Having them occupied + learning at the same time?  Superb. Thanksgiving Point is doing the coolest program right now with NASA called [...]

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