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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 living in Castle Rock with my husband, two daughters, two cats, and a dog who all work together to ensure my house is never clean for more than 12 minutes. I started this little corner of the internet to find my people - the women juggling kids, hobbies, friendships, chaos, and a personality that’s just a touch too much for a PTO meeting. (You know - the ones who bring themed snacks and probably volunteer for too many things.) I’m a lifestyle blogger and content creator sharing my favorite travel finds, recipes, home décor, fashion, hosting ideas, and everyday chaos. I’m also a PTO Social Media Director, SAC President, and room mom who apparently doesn’t know the meaning of “keep it simple.” I’ve been a vegetarian since I was six, I go feral for holiday decorating, and I believe life is too short for boring or bad vibes. After losing my brother to suicide in 2008, I learned to stop sweating the small stuff and live loudly, laugh often, and say “piss off” to anything that steals my peace. My aunt always said my cousin and I “looked like angels until we opened our mouths.” Still accurate. So if you clutch your pearls over a few cuss words (okay…let’s be honest, many cuss words), sarcasm, or the occasional makeup-free selfie where I look like I fought a toddler and lost, this may not be your cup of tea. For the rest of you, grab your coffee, buckle up, and welcome! It's going to be fun!

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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