DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. The Nehil family has a big update! We're moving! Surprise! I finally feel like I can breath and let the cat out of the bag! Yes, just yesterday we closed on our new house! And while the photo above shows an Arizona license plate on this U-Haul, rest assured we’re still staying in NJ. Background: We love our current home as it was the place we literally got engaged in, came home to as a married couple and brought home two precious babies in. But we were outgrowing the space (our future of only one full bathroom and two teenage daughters did NOT sound fun!) and wanted a better school district for our soon to be kindergartner! We had been looking for a new home for about a year and a half, toying at different locations in the state and different home types. Finally one came to market in the town we loved (still local to where we are now), in the style and layout that our family wants. Our new colonial style house is perfect for us with move in ready conditions but plenty of ... Continue Reading...
8 Candid Photos of your Kids to Capture this Fall
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Happy fall! Fall is such a magical time for kids filled of lots of outdoor adventures, exploring new tastes and flavors, and time with family. While it’s always great to get a beautifully posed shot, those candid photos where they aren’t looking or posing might be ones you’ll cherish for a lifetime. Everyone loves looking back at happy days gone by so check out this list of 8 candid photos of your kids to capture this fall! Hayrides, apple cider donuts and hayrides are all fun with those staged shots with big smiles but I promise you’ll also love looking back at these candid photos of your kids which usually have their expressions written all over their face! And really take these prompts as candid photos to take every season! Enjoying the flavors – Apple cider donuts. Pumpkin pie. Take a photo before they dig in but also the aftermath with the messy faces. At play – Grab a shot of them with their favorite action toys. That look of concentration when doing a ... Continue Reading...
Family Bonding: Packed Lunches for Dad
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PackWithLove #CollectiveBias The back to school season is among us and with it are all sorts of deals on snacks and food to fill lunchboxes! While my girls are both fed food provided at their daycare on the 3 days a week they attend, we do make a lunchbox lunch almost everyday -- my husband's! Check out one way we have a family bonding experience each morning when making packed lunches for dad and see what snacks and special handmade notes they slip inside! I'm sure our house is no different than most toddler homes with at least someone waking up earlier than the parents would like. After hopping in the shower, Derek takes the girls downstairs to start their breakfast and pack his lunch before he heads off on his hour and 15 minute drive to work. Toddler parents also know there is very little we can accomplish these days without them wanting to be involved and making packed lunches is definitely one of those tasks! These two push over chairs to our countertop, help Derek get the items out of the refrigerator and cabinets and pack his lunch almost every day. True, his sandwich undoubtedly has a bite ... Continue Reading...