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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.

Halloween Decor Using Rae Dunn Pottery

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If you know me, you know my love of Rae Dunn and Halloween Decor. Decorating for any holiday can be a real pain in the ass if you don’t have a game plan. So I figured I’d share how I get my house ready for the holidays! Halloween is a big one for us and […]

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School Fundraising – School Store ideas for PTO/PTA!

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If you’re looking for an easy PTA or PTO School Fundraising Idea, look no further than starting up a School Store! For my kids’ elementary school, we run one every other Friday during their lunch period. We set up tables in their main lobby and sell items ranging from .25 to $5.00. Kids that bring […]

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Fall Decor Ideas – Tips for when and where to shop and how to decorate!

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I debated even making a blog about this figuring everyone knows how to decorate their homes. But some of my girlfriends and my husband reminded me that if you don’t have an eye for decorating, it’s helpful to have some hints. And after years of having to do visual merchandising as a Store Manager, I […]

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Costa Rica with Kids! Our Family Vacation with Friends

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We spent seven days in beautiful Costa Rica in June! We stayed at the Dreams Las Mareas in Guanacaste. Vince and I had taken Lila when she was about 15 months old and loved it, so we wanted to go back. We invited our friends along too! My buddy from high school, Andy, and his […]

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