This morning I was getting ready for the day and Shawn told me to look through the window at my favorite Willow Tree on our property. The wind was blowing the branches perfectly, the sun was shining making the pond water sparkle like 1,000 diamonds [which reminds me, I still need to get my wedding…
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There Are Highs and There Are Lows…
This whole quarantine life stuff is weird. It’s like a giant case of PMS that doesn’t end. Somedays I’m feeling great, productive, hopeful that the end is in sight and then other days I don’t want to get out of bed, putting makeup on seems like a joke and I want to stay in all…
That Time I Talked About Nothing.
I’m sitting here drinking a Pepsi [mini, 100 calories, stop judging] and eating a banana [#balance] while listening to good ole Thomas Rhett forcing myself to type these words. Just yesterday I proclaimed that for the next 30 days I am dedicating 30 minutes a day to just write. Well guess what folks? Right now…
At Home Self Care Essentials
With so much uncertainty going on in the world today, it’s completely normal [and expected] to feel a bit unsettled. Here at LIY, we’re encouraging you to take a bit of time for Y-O-U to recharge and re-energize when you find a moment for yourself [we get it, it’s easier said than done]. Keep in…
Cozy Essentials For Time At Home
joggers [25% off w/code COZY25, true to size] // shoes [30% off, true to size] // denim jacket [true to size] // bracelet If there was ever a time for the word “cozy” to trend, it’s right now. I don’t know about you but if it doesn’t add an ounce of coziness to my life,…
How To Keep Your Kids Busy // Essentials For All Ages
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 With the Coronavirus situation keeping most of us home, we understand that many of you are also keeping your kids home. Which means trying to fit 40 hours of work in, feed the whole household, become the new…
Case Closed: Our Favorite Phone Cases FOUND
Always use protection. Especially when it comes to your mobile device. I’m a firm believer that every girls best accessory is her smile, but her phone case is a close second. It’s such a fun [and practical] way to express ourselves and chances are, you’ve got it right by your side at all times. Hey,…
The Best Games to Play While Stuck At Home
Well, here we are on day… well, I don’t remember what day we’re on or what day it is. But many of us are stuck inside during Quarantine 2020. Whether it’s you, you and your significant other, or you and your whole family, we know it’s not easy on anyone. Either you’re bored out of…
Free Resources For You & Your Kids During Quarantine 2020
I think we can all agree that just a few short weeks ago we didn’t predict that we would be spending countless hours upon hours in our homes with kids by our side, spring break vacations canceled and nowhere to eat but inside our homes. With Quarantine 2020 underway, we may all be going a…
How To Clean Your Uggs [2 Methods Tested]
Love ’em or hate ’em, Uggs have a magical way of keeping your feet toasty warm, and living in the Midwest, the whole LIY team has them. Boots, slippers, socks, Ugg speaks our cold weather love language. But with cold and snow comes salt and wetness, which can hurt our beloved Uggs and the way…