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I'm Susie, a stay-at-home mom, foul-mouthed wife, world traveler, sucker for fashion, and everything in between!

I'm a born-and-raised Colorado girl currently living in Castle Rock with my husband, two daughters, two cats, and a dog. I started my blog on this little corner of the internet to find other women like me. (The ones who are juggling kids, hobbies, chaos, friends, and a personality that’s just a touch “too much” for PTO/PTA meetings.) Speaking of PTO: I’m very involved in my kids’ elementary and middle schools. I’m the PTO’s Social Media Director, President of the SAC, and the room mom who shows up with themed snacks because I don’t know how to chill. I love traveling, cooking, crafting, and I go feral for home décor. Holidays? I decorate like I’m competing on HGTV and the prize is my sanity. I’ve been a vegetarian since I was six, and I have recipes, hosting tips, travel hacks, and fashion finds coming out of my ears. I also lost my brother to suicide in 2008, which massively shifted the way I live my life. It taught me to stop sweating the small stuff and say “fuck off” to anyone/anything that brings bad vibes into my orbit. My aunt always said my cousin and I “looked like angels until we opened our mouths.” Well, that’s still true. So if you clutch your pearls over a few cuss words (fine…many cuss words) or the occasional makeup-free selfie, this probably isn’t your cup of tea. But if you’re here for real talk, creativity, and good laughs, grab some coffee (preferably in a Rae Dunn mug), buckle up, and enjoy the ride.

Boo Baskets 2025

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I probably don’t need to tell you how obsessed I am with creating Boo Baskets! My neighbors might already have a restraining order against me at this point. Each year, I try to outdo myself (and let’s be honest, the kids’ sugar-highs are totally worth it). Here’s what I brewed up this year! And if […]

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Japan with Kids

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Planning a trip to Japan with kids? Here’s everything you need to know to make it fun, smooth, and unforgettable! We spent 8 days between Tokyo and Kyoto and learned so many useful tips along the way, so let’s dive in. How to plan your trip to Japan with kids: My husband and I usually […]

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Montreal with Kids

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This blog is long overdue but I wanted to share what we did in Montreal with kids! We went over my girls’ fall break and had such a great time. Let’s dive in! The details: We flew out of Denver on Air Canada directly to Montreal. From there, we took an uber to our hotel, […]

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Teacher Appreciation Week – “Thank you for helping us bloom”

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Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 kicks off on May 5th, and we’re so excited to celebrate! This year, my youngest daughter’s school is embracing the theme “Thank you for helping us bloom!” — and I couldn’t love it more. I designed the graphic above to share with families on behalf of our PTO, and I’ve also […]

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