Best of Em for Marvelous
Links to favorite posts from the last decade!
Parenting:
- Tips for Road Tripping with an Infant (2016)
- Screen-Free Road Trip Tips with Preschoolers (2021)
- Transitioning from 1 to 2 Kiddos: Part 1 and Part 2 (2019)
Adventures:
- Our Spring Break Trip to Jekyll Island, Georgia (March 2021)
- Our Fall Trip to Highlands, NC (October 2020)
- A Quick Trip to the Berkshires (July 2020)
- An Extended Family Vacation in Corolla, the Outer Banks of NC (June 2019)
- An Extended Family Vacation in Northern Michigan (July 2017)
- A Weekend Away in North Georgia (April 2018)
- A Couple’s Winter Getaway to Anna Maria Island, FL (February 2018)
- A Couple’s Weekend Trip to Greenville, SC (September 2015)
- Charleston for the Weekend with a Baby (April 2016)
- France: Paris, Versailles, Provence, Cassis, Cote d’Azur (June 2015)
- California: Malibu/Ojai/Montecito, Santa Barbara/Cayucos, Cambria/Big Sur, Monterey/Carmel, Yosemite, San Francisco (June 2014)
- Tips for Travel Planning (2015)
- Our Honeymoon in Nevis Part 1 and Part 2 (April 2013)
- How to Host an Adventure Dinner Party (August 2013)
- Summer in Connecticut in 2016, 2018, and 2020
- Summer in Maine in 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019
Books:
- A review of Habits of the Household (2023)
- My book swaps: 2023 and 2019
- Reading Harry Potter with our Children (2023)
- Our Favorite Family Read-Alouds, Part 1 (2023)
- A Review of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (2020)
- How I Read (2019)
- My Favorite Parenting Books (2018)
- Pregnancy Book Recommendations (2016)
Celebrations and Holidays:
- Backyard Garden Party Baby Shower (2021)
- Tips for Hosting Large Groups of Houseguests (2023)
- My Purl Soho Advent Calendar (2022)
- Shep’s Camping Fourth Birthday Party (2022)
- How We Ended the School Year Well and Kicked Off Summer (2022)
- Homemade Classroom Valentines (2022)
- DIY Family Weather Costume (2021)
- Back to School Dinner 2021
- Our Valentine’s Day Mailbox (2021)
- Everyday Magic, Octonauts Edition (2020)
- The Birthday Interview (2020)
- 6 Things on My November Holiday Checklist (2019)
- Shep’s First Birthday Party (2019)
- Our Pumpkins and Soup Party: 2017 and 2015
- 30th Birthday Book (2017)
- Fun Baby Shower Game (2017)
- How to Host a Favorite Things Party (2017)
- How We Keep Christmas About Christ (2016)
- My Favorite Christmas Recipes (2016)
- A Spring Woodland Baby Shower (2015)
- Blessed to Be a Blessing: Giving at Christmas (2013)
Faith:
- Family Faith Formation Practices, Part 1 (2023)
- A Review of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (2020)
Fashion and Beauty:
- Morning and Evening Skincare Routine in my Mid-30’s (2021)
- John’s Instagram Wardrobe (2021)
- Simplifying Kids’ Shoes (2023)
Goals:
Kindess:
- All About Meal Trains (2021)
Our Home:
- Backyard (2018)
- June’s Nursery (2017)
- Kids’ Bathroom (2021)
- Kitchen (2023)
- Main Room (2023)
- Master Bedroom (2023)
- Shep’s Nursery (2019)
Our Wedding:
- The Budget (2013)
- Crafting Our Ceremony: Readings, Music, Vows, Serving Communion (2012)
- The Inspiration Board (2013)
- Our Wedding Invitations, Part One and Two (2012)
- Rehearsal Dinner (2012)
- Wedding Recap: Wedding Morning, First Look, Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Reception, Wedding Film (2012)
Love and Marriage:
- iojdfsoij
Marvelous Money:
- kmsdodf
North Carolina:
- My North Carolina Bucket List (2020)
- My Guide to Durham, NC (2017)
- 15 Things I Love About North Carolina (2016)
- A Quick Trip to Wilmington and Bald Head Island (2015)
- My Guide to Asheville, NC (2018)
Pregnancy:
- The Story of Our Children’s Births: June, Shep, and Annie
- Finding Out the Genders of Our Children: June, Shep, and Annie
- Some To-Dos Before the Arrival of Baby Three (2021)
- How to Make the Introduction of a New Sibling More Joyful (2021)
- Deciding to Have a Third Child (2021)
- Five Must-Have Baby Registry Items (2017)
- Pregnancy Book Recommendations (2016)
- Thanking Our Post-Partum Nurses (2016)
- Notes from Our Hospital Stay (2016)
- Deciding to Have Children (2015)
- Preparing Financially for a Baby (2015)
Deep Thoughts:
- My Thoughts on Camping (April 2015)
Recipes:
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Organization, Systems, and Simplicity:
- Making a Big List (2021)
- How I’m Trying to Love People Well (2017)
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