ByEmilyLawson on LTK

We love using an elf kit for creative and fun elf ideas! They turn out so cute. And I get the kit for 2 kids.
One box usually lasts our elf 2 years because she’s a little lazy and most days only moves but some days she gets creativee
Definitely worth having her do all the prep work!

#LTKKids #LTKHoliday

We love using an elf kit for creative and fun elf ideas! They turn out so cute. And I get the kit for 2 kids. One box usually lasts our elf 2 years because she’s a little lazy and most days only moves but some days she gets creativee Definitely worth having her do all the prep work! LTKKids LTKHoliday

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thermal brush - borrow one from a friend to see if I need it and sure do!

Making homemade syrup is one of those little things that makes cocktails, mocktails, lemonade, coffee, and even pancakes feel so much more fun. And it’s honestly SO easy.

I usually make mine with whatever fruit I have on hand, and it’s such an easy way to use up berries or fruit that’s getting a little too ripe. Perfect for at-home cocktail hour, girls night, hosting, or just making your regular afternoon drink a little better. 🍓🍋

Sharing everything I’m using to make it on LTK.

#HomemadeSyrup #FruitSyrup #SimpleSyrupRecipe #HomemadeSimpleSyrup #CocktailRecipes #MocktailRecipes #EasyCocktailRecipes #AtHomeCocktailHour #CocktailHour #MocktailIdeas #HomemadeDrinks #EasyEntertaining #HostingIdeas #GirlsNightIn #AtHomeDateNight #DrinkRecipes

#LTKfoodie #LTKHome

Cocktail hour at home 🍸✨ Boursin bell pepper toast is officially in the rotation.

This easy appetizer is SO good for a date night at home, girls night, or when people are coming over and you need something that feels a little special without actually being complicated. Creamy Boursin cheese + sweet bell peppers + crispy toast = the easiest little cocktail hour snack.

Sharing the everything I used, and my favorite cocktail hour finds on LTK 🤍

#LTKfoodie #LTKmomlife #LTKdayinmylife

Harry Potter movie marathon snacks

#LTKfoodie #LTKHome #LTKSeasonal

also stopped at target & this blanket is STUNNING! I’ll be dropping a subtle hint to Reagan that I want the brown for Christmas

couldn’t find jeans that fit but all 3 of us got this sweater in a different color

We definitely we way more balanced dinners when Eric’s home. Anyone else?! 🙈

#dinner #Dinnerldeas #familydinners #kidfriendlymeals

Girls night in
Flower arrangements

#LTKmomlife #LTKvlog #LTKHome

Making friends in your 30s

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKmomlife

I could start on time and get it all done slowly or I could start late and be motivated!
#cleanwithme #housereset #procrastinate

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKmomlife #LTKHome

Love this ribbed tank with a built in bra!
And these a line shorts!! Perfect for the girls with thick thighs

#LTKootd #LTKmomlife #LTKActive

Target run with 4 preteens

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKmomlife #LTKvlog

Porch drinks with your girlfriends this weekend!
Let’s make water hazards

#LTKmomlife #LTKfoodie #LTKHome

D was at camp for the weekend so we got to pour all our energy into Reagan and do exactly what she wanted to do for the day.
- video games on the couch with dad (I took the dogs for a walk and found an estate sale)
- shopping at @Target
- lunch at Panda Express
- go karts (she's finally tall enough to drive herself!!)
- and Kraft Mac and cheese in bed with mom while watching a girly movie (Mary Kate and Ashely Billboard Dad!)

Basically my dream weekend too!

Let me convince you to have 1:1 dates/days with your kids! It makes all the difference and it is so fun to see them light up and make choices without having to consider their sibling.

#familytime #corememories #intentionalparenting #momoftwo #familytraditions

#LTKmomlife #LTKdayinmylife #LTKvlog

If you live close to grandparents, we’re living different lives and I’m so happy for you and jealous of you.

And while technically it’s my fault for moving across the country, I’m just a girl who wants it all to go my way, sue me 😜

Rule 1: Always sign up for the meal train
Rule 2: Never bring a casserole

A friend just had a baby and I brought her pulled pork that she can have as sandwiches with coleslaw & rice pilaf or with the the bbq “chicken” salad. Plus blueberry & chocolate chip muffins and peanut butter protein bites. &&& a new hooded towel from @natemiababy for the baby since it was her first boy.

#mealtrain #postpartummom #villager

The perfect swimsuit. One piece& appropriate but just enough sexy to not look like your trying to hide anything. I’ve had it for 4 years and it is still a favorite

#LTKmomlife #LTKootd #LTKSwim

It was their brunch, they were just using my house. And I’m okay with that.
But, I will be thinking about this brunch menu often so if you’re hosting Mother’s Day or any brunch, take notes. It’s simple but God, a good bagel bar is what I dream of.

🥯Bagels with cream cheese, lox, tomato, cucumbers, & onion (if you can find a legit bagel shop it makes a HUGE difference potchke )
🥖 French Toast Casserole
🥧 Spinach Artichoke Quiche (Costco 🙌)
🍉 Fruit Tray
🥓 Bacon
🥂 Mimosas

My aunts brought donuts & pastries too 💜

#brunchathome #brunch #hosting #hostingathome #hostingmadeeasy

#LTKmomlife #LTKHome #LTKfoodie

I just want a pair of shorts that will check all the boxes:
✅ aren’t going to ride up & have my cheeks hanging out
✅ don’t hug my thighs
✅ aren’t so long that it looks like I joined a convent

11 pairs of shorts later & the perfect pair does exist!

#momshorts

#LTKmomlife #LTKootd #LTKPetite

Obsessed with this shorts set. I’ve been looking for ones that have matching tank tops vs long sleeve. Love that this one has a built in bra!

#LTKxAbercrombie #LTKmomlife #LTKootd

Sunscreen requirements:
- mineral based
- non aerosol
- no streaky white residue

#LTKSeasonal

Don’t hate me! But I think the people who recommend an early morning routine are on to something.

I don’t think you need to wake up and run 5 miles to be successful. But I do think there is some magic to waking up and immediately feeling accomplished. It is contagious and sets the tone for the day.

My plan for time blocking is to focus on one time block for 2 weeks and then add the next one to perfect (improve).

And this was the end of two weeks sooooo… I am going to next week we’re adding the work time block. This is my weak spot so send prayers and tips

#timemanagement #earlymorningroutine

I recently decided that I want bring back cocktail hour. We live in an age where we either go all out and create a pinterest level affair or we put in zero effort and it is boxed dinners and doom scrolling.
But I want to live in the in between. Keep things casual, make a nice drink and fun little snack to nosh on while we spend time together talking about everything under the sun before family dinner.
I’m making it a thing at my house and I’m making it a series so you can join too.
So Welcome To the Couple’s Cocktail Hour

#couplescocktailhour #athomedateideas #dateyourhusband #youngparents #dateyourspouse

Couple’s Cocktail Hour is our weekly ritual: drinks, snacks, & chit chat while the kids play outside and the sun is shining.
No big budget, no Pinterest perfection — just us hanging out together. Here’s exactly what we made (super easy, 10 minutes max):

Mexican Street Corn Salad Dip
- Chop the Mexican Street Corn lettuce mixture SUPPER fine
- Pour the lettuce in a bowl and add 3/4 the street corn & all the cheese
- Dump the dressing on top and toss well
- Serve with tortilla chips

Watermelon Limeade Mocktail
- Rim a glass with sugar and fill with ice
- In cocktail shaker, juice 2 limes over ice
- Add 1.5 ounces watermelon syrup
- Shake and pour into prepared glass
- Top off with coconut water

If you try this, tag me — I want to see your setup!

And if you have appetizer, cocktial, or mocktail ideas let me know below and I will try them.

#AtHomeDateNight #CouplesCocktailHour #EasyDateIdeas #MarriageGoals #CocktailAndChill

The best phone case! The case is magnetic + then you can add the loop or the suction grip or none so easily
The answer to all my problems especially as a creator

My favorite meal + my favorite thing: cocktail hour + Caesar salad with fries and a Diet Coke

If you saw the street corn salad dip then you had to know this was coming!

Ceasar Salad Dip
- Chop the Taylor Farms Ceasar lettuce mixture SUPPER fine
- Pour the lettuce in a bowl and the croutons & cheese
- Dump the dressing on top and toss
- Serve with potato chips & fries

#couplescocktailhour #athomedateideas #dateyourspouse #marriagegoals #marriage

#LTKHome #LTKfoodie #LTKdayinmylife

Date night in for spring & summer
Axe throwing and law games make for the perfect at home date this spring
Just add drinks and snacks & you have the perfect night

#LTKHome #LTKmomlife #LTKdayinmylife

Perfect little early spring outfit for when it’s warm out but you still need a little sweater.

The top & jeans are cotton staples from old navy & target and soo affordable. I Thrifted the cardigan, but I think I found the exact match

#LTKootd #LTKdayinmylife #LTKmomlife

Watermelon Margarita 🍉🍹 + hanging out with my girlfriends and their families, yes please

This is your sign to invite someone over this week - who are you texting?

Here’s the recipe:
* 1.5 oz tequila
* 1.5 oz watermelon liqueur
* Juice of a lime
* Watermelon syrup (measure with your heart)
* Watermelon Sour patch
* Sugar

-In a shaker with ice add the tequila, watermelon liqueur, lime juice, and watermelon syrup (homemade - recipe in my broadcast channel)
-Rub the lime on the rim of your glass and dip in the sour patch sugar (my bag didn’t have that much extra sugar so I added plain sugar from my pantry)
-Fill your cup with ice
-Pour over the ice and garnish with watermelon sour patch

Drink inspired by @nikki.sips

#drinks #summerdrinks #margarita

Reagan and I haven’t done a crafty girls night in a while so I’m sharing one from last year to inspire you & ME to get back into it.

The mats were simple to paint (as long as you use basic designs) but they did take way more paint than I expected.

And obviously we need snacks & drinks! I think about the cherry lemonade for months! Sooo good.

What crafts should we try next?

#craftygirlsnight #craftygirls #motherdaughter #girlsnight

Tell me what you make when you prep for the week!?
I made pb protien bites, waffles, & pb chocolate dates which mades snacks & breakfasts easier last week.

And if you want any of these recipes, let me know and I will add them to The Traditions Club broadcast channel or I can send them to you 😘

#sundayreset #sundayprep #mealprep #snackprep

Gosh I love a jeans & white tee
Simple + classic

#LTKootd #LTKmomlife

Baby shower gift for a second time mom 🤰✨
I was so well loved and cared for when I had my babies so taking care of a new mom is something I take seriously.

We have another mom in the group about to have her 3rd so I split the snacks & saved half for her basket, but let me know what I missed and need to grab for the next one.

#babyshowergift #secondtimemom #babygiftideas