Raise your hand if sometimes you get stressed. If you didn't raise your hand you are most likely lying. This world moves so fast, relationships are imperfect, kids throw up, lists grow longer, jobs are demanding, dirty dishes smell bad, and we desire for perfection. In an imperfect world, the mess, the unknown, the overload can all cause us to freak out. I wish that I could say that it is easy for me to not reach stress overload but that is not the case. If I am in a sad/ mopey mood and my ... continue reading...
Vests
Happy February! Each month Samantha of Elah Tree, Megs of Rivers & Roads, and me (Elizabeth of Oak + Oats!) join together to share three ways to style the same clothing item & your invited to be a part it! Our goal is to encourage, awaken, and celebrate the inherent beauty in each one of us as we live in community. For March we wanted to bring something out of our own closets and into this challenge - drum roll please - the VEST! I am a Colorado girl through and through and I have ... continue reading...
Week’s End
SNAPSHOTS1. SNOW SNOW SNOW! As a Colorado girl I am used to snow in the winter but this week was more than normal! It was a wonderful mix of storm after storm! The snow day and snow delays were such a blessing this past week after coming home from our Texas trip! 2. Rocksbox y'all! I just discovered this wonderful gem of unlimited designer jewelry! It is magical. Use code: OakandoatsXOXO for your first box FREE! Try it out now - you have nothing to lose! 3. Moving in my sister into her new ... continue reading...
DIY Sugar Scrub
Here in Colorado our Winters are pretty dry. I mean, we get a lot of snow (resulting in snow days & delays this week!!!) but the moisture doesn't stay in the air. As a result, our hair is staticy and our skin is dry. In a crazy turn of fate, we still get oily hair and pimples - how does that all add up?!! I am always on the hunt for something to take care of my dull winter skin - brightening, moisturizing, and not causing outbreaks. It is more complicated than one would hope. Then you ... continue reading...
Snapshots from Winter Park
Part of the reason that I want to grow in my photography is so that I can capture the everyday life around me. We go on this trip to Winter Park every year but each year is so different because the kids grow and change and learn new things! I don't want to miss out on these moments. So I take my camera, laugh a lot, and ditch cell phone service & internet connections - it is pure bliss! We go to Snow Mountain Ranch - it is a YMCA camp in Winter Park area. We rent a large cabin that ... continue reading...