I’ve been feeling some serious wanderlust lately. Before the baby arrived, Tyler and I were adventurers – whether locally or internationally. All in all we’ve traveled to 15 countries together. My next bucket list location is Iceland and his is to head back to…
We’re gearing up for the cooler seasons over here at the McElhaney household these days. I’m brainstorming what I’m going to do for my September birthday, what Fox is going to be for his very first Halloween, and – this is embarrassing – I…
I have to admit that when it came time to do the cake tasting for our wedding, I was just along for the ride. I was not a sweets kind of girl and I would often request a birthday pie instead of a cake.…
I have a confession to make: I am grossly obsessed with coffee table books. Big ones, small ones, thin ones, thick ones… heck I don’t even care if it’s solely about 1991 Dodge Spirit carburetors. I love them all. When I still lived in…
Remember Tom Hanks’ character in You’ve Got Mail? He said, “Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.” Well yes,…
One of the most important things to me while shopping, especially online, is customer service. When I was pregnant with Fox I sat down at my computer for what seemed like two days straight and bought gifts for birthdays and holidays from October through…
If you ask me how many cats I own I will avoid the question and possibly put my fingers in my ears while humming loudly. I’m totally hanging my head in shame as I type this. Alas, I love them and am kindred with…
From greenhouses to gardens, we all know someone who has that special touch when it comes to turning seeds into sprouts. These outside-the-box gifts will help to inspire your favorite green thumb. Forest Critter Garden Pot $18/each | Sarah Burwash | Purchase at…
“For those about to rock, we salute you!” You know how the story goes that women marry men that are just like their fathers? I can attest to that. I found myself surrounded by instruments and the sounds that come along for my entire…
For one week a year, nature and primal fear align into the magic that is Shark Week. The Discovery Channel’s blockbuster series of programming has created fans young and old. What better way to celebrate another year of Ninja Sharks than to spoil your…
Little boys these days aren’t into your typical pastimes. It takes more than grass stains and squirmy worms to impress this new generation of trendsetters. Take a break from TV time with these five adventurous and brain-stretching items. This is the Way to the…