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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 2023 – how I staged it and where to buy it all!

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Take a look at my Halloween decor for 2023! It’s no secret I adore Halloween. And year after year, I switch up how I decorate, so I give you this year’s lineup, as well as where to buy all of it. Where to buy great Halloween decor: The majority of the Halloween decor you see […]

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Boo Baskets for Kids using only Target Dollar Spot Items

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It’s no secret I love a good Boo Basket! If you don’t now what a Boo Basket is, it’s an inexpensive Halloween bucket or basket filled with Halloween treats. You leave it on a neighbor’s porch anonymously with a little note or card telling them they have “been Boo’d!” You also include a “I’ve been […]

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Pink Halloween Boo Baskets

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Pink meets Halloween to make the cutest, fun, Barbie-inspired pink boo baskets! I don’t know if it’s due to the release of the new Barbie movie, or if retailers are just giving us more pink Halloween options, but I am here for it. Here are the baskets I made for my 7 and 10 year […]

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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane

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If you are in or near the Brisbane area when visiting Australia, the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is a must-see. It was one of the first things we booked, knowing our 6 and 9 year old daughters would love it. It ended up being one of my top favorite things we did as well! Let’s […]

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