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A love note to motherhood, cozy homes, and the lived-in days 🤍

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A love note to motherhood, cozy homes, and the lived-in days 🤍 motherhoodjourney cozyhome homemakerlife EverydayMagic momlife

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One of those not-glamorous but so satisfying home finds.
This battery organizer keeps everything in one place (and yes, it actually shows which batteries still have life left 🙌).

No more digging through junk drawers or buying duplicates we already had, which feels like a small win in a busy house.

Perfect for a lived-in home that still wants a little order.

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This week’s MVP 🤍
The shark robot vacuum quietly saving my sanity.

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This Christmas season feels loud and full and messy in the best way, a house still filled with the sounds of childhood.

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This runner has become one of my favorite pieces in our home.
Soft underfoot, neutral enough to layer into every season, and forgiving for real life with kids coming in and out all day.

It grounds the space without stealing the spotlight, which is exactly what I want in a high-traffic area like this.

Linked here if you’re looking for a timeless runner that works hard and still feels cozy 🤍

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💌 A love note to my coffee bar…

For years, my espresso machine lived on the counter.
I’d swap out mugs with the seasons, add little festive touches,
and quietly dream of having a real coffee bar…
a place to decorate, linger, and truly enjoy.
It always felt like a maybe someday dream.

A few months ago, while reorganizing the house,
I realized my dresser didn’t quite belong anymore.
But it was the perfect height for a coffee bar,
and suddenly, the idea felt possible.

As Christmas approached, I started imagining what this space could become.

A cozy corner to sip coffee slowly,
work on a puzzle together,
and linger a little longer.

When we lived in NYC, we used to visit a small café at Christmas time, ornaments hanging from the ceiling, lights everywhere.
The kids loved it.
I carried that vision with me into this space this season.

Now this little corner holds hot cocoa mornings,
spilled sprinkles, sticky fingers,
and our pup basking in the sun.

It’s more than a coffee bar.
It’s a small, cozy piece of home 🤍

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Everything you need to ring in the New Year at home, from classic gold balloons and festive party hats to champagne glasses, confetti, and fun photo props. Whether you’re hosting friends or celebrating with family, these New Year’s Eve decorations make it feel special without being over the top.

Perfect for a cozy New Year’s Eve party, family countdown at home, or an easy last-minute setup that still feels festive and fun. 🥂🎉

Shop all my favorite New Year’s Eve party essentials here and save yourself the stress of searching.

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making Christmas feel cozy doesn’t have to be complicated.
a few simple touches can warm up the whole room 🤍

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This part of Christmas is for them 🤍🎄

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Last-minute stocking stuffers for girls under $10 ✨
Fun, colorful little finds that feel special without blowing the budget, perfect for toddlers, big kids, and everyone in between.

From hair accessories and jewelry to small toys and creative play, these are the kind of stocking stuffers that actually get used (and loved). Saving this list for those last-minute “oh wait, I need a few more things” moments 🙋‍♀️🎄

👉 All linked here and under $10

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📝 A love note to this week.

It’s been a week of slowly wrapping up our Christmas decorating. I worried that being sick would keep me from getting as much decor up as I hoped, but little by little, it came together.

This week has been full of festive warm mugs in my hands, flour-dusted counters, the smell of cookies lingering in the air, half-finished puzzles, cozy twinkly lights in every corner, and a house that feels lived in and loved.

The kids wake each morning eager to see where our elf Sparkles is hiding or what he’s been into. We’ve shared many hot cocoa mornings despite the warm Texas weather.

I’m soaking in these views, and the magic, for as long as I can, because Christmas is my favorite season, and it always goes by far too quickly.

📸 Sunday snapshots, tucked away for the years when this season lives only in memory

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One of those decorations that instantly makes Christmas feel fun ✨
This inflatable goes up fast, lights up the yard, and brings the biggest smiles—especially when the kids see it glowing at night. Easy holiday magic without the extra effort (my favorite kind).

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I love creating a home that feels warm, lived-in, and full of little holiday moments 🤍

This is our cozy home in the Texas Hill Country at Christmas,
with five kids and a whole lot of magic. ✨

follow along for cozy days, real life, and holiday magic 🤍

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Maybe it’s the cozy decor, but
the sunlight stays a little longer on the walls,
the coffee warms your hands on cold mornings,
and the puzzle waits on the table like an open invitation.

Home, quietly holding the season. 🤍

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Babies don’t keep. ❤️ I felt like this one really deserved its own spot on my feed.

I haven’t documented much of our Christmas this year while I’ve been sick, but I’m holding onto the moments I can, watching, soaking, remembering.

Photos will always be my favorite, quiet reminders of how this season really felt.

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This ring stack is my little “I tried” moment 🤍✨ Even when I’m in leggings, a messy bun, and the house is chaos… a simple stack of dainty gold rings makes me feel a tiny bit more put together. Classic, everyday, and easy to wear with everything.

Shop my ring stack here (perfect for daily wear, gifting, or adding to your own stack.

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The cozy festive corners are up,
the lights are on low,
and there’s a baby determined to explore every bit of it,
making himself at home.

I love creating cozy corners, even knowing they’ll be explored, rearranged, and lived in almost immediately because that’s exactly how they’re meant to be.

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This little glass just feels like the holidays ✨
Perfect size for a cozy evening drink, a mocktail by the tree, or something warm after the kids are in bed, makes it feel special.

A small detail, but one of those pieces that makes everyday moments feel a little more magical 🤍

Linked here ⬇️

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If you’re shopping for a baby and thinking a little ahead, these are some of the Christmas gifts I’m choosing for my 9-month-old that will grow with them through 18 months (and beyond) 🤍

I always try to gift things that encourage movement, imagination, and cozy play at home, especially with a big age gap between siblings. These are the kinds of gifts that get used all year, not just Christmas morning.

Soft play for early crawling and climbing, a cozy chair for books and quiet moments, simple toys that invite open-ended play, and board books we already reach for every day.

Everything here is linked and would work beautifully for babies 9–18 months or even toddlers if you’re shopping ahead.

🤍 Thoughtful, practical, and made to last

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Applying to be your favorite Christmas comfort creator 🎄
Not the perfect kind, the lived-in, cups-on-the-counter, kids-everywhere kind.
Warm. Full of life. And it feels like Christmas 🤍

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The glow.
The warmth.
The way home feels in December.
That’s the feeling.
That’s Christmas.

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I have one goal for Christmas…
to make it feel like Christmas everywhere.

Not for perfection. Just for the cozy feeling.
For the memories being made in between the lights, the cocoa, and the mess. 🤍🎄

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Decorating our entryway for Christmas is one of my favorite slow December routines.

Last year, it was the very first space I decorated in our “new” house, and ever since, it’s felt special to me.

As a military family, we don’t always have guests coming and going, but I still want our home to feel warm and welcoming, for us, and for anyone who does walk through the door.

This year I pulled out familiar pieces, added a new candle, warm lights, and a few simple touches that make home feel cozy in December 🤍

I’m learning that cozy homemaking isn’t about perfection or buying new every year. It’s about creating spaces that feel lived in, loved, and ready to welcome real life.

If you love cozy homes, slow living, and real motherhood moments, you’re in the right place.

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If you’re building a Christmas book basket or looking for a meaningful little gift, this one is so sweet. Classic illustrations, gentle story, and perfect for younger kids. One of those books you’ll pull out every December 🤍

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I’ve had this KitchenAid cheese grater attachment forever, and it’s truly one of those tools that makes busy mom cooking easier. It grates a whole block of cheese in seconds and drops it right into the bowl with no mess. We use it constantly for pizzas, casseroles, and quick meals. 🧀🤍

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This scalloped wooden baby gate might be my favorite baby-proofing find ever 🤍 It blends right in with our home, feels sturdy + safe, and gives my little guy the perfect enclosed play space while still letting me keep an eye on him. I love that it’s neutral, easy to configure, and big enough to fit his toys without taking over the whole room. If you’re looking for something functional and pretty, this one is a win!

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On sale!!
If you’re shopping for someone who loves cooking, this immersion blender is one of those gifts they’ll use all winter long. 🤍
I pull mine out constantly for soups, sauces, and quick weeknight meals — it’s powerful, easy to clean, and honestly one of those kitchen tools I wish I’d bought sooner.
Such a perfect Christmas gift for home cooks, new homeowners, or anyone who loves cozy winter recipes. 🎄🍲

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Vlogmas Day 8 ✨

Tonight was our cozy, perfectly imperfect tree-decorating night. I hung a few paper stars, tucked the tree skirt into place, and then let the chaos and magic unfold as the kids took over.

They came in and out throughout the evening… hanging ornaments at their own pace, swapping spots, trading stories, and adding their favorite pieces with some of the sweetest memories.

It’s never magazine-perfect but it’s ours.
And honestly? That’s the part I want to remember.

Paper stars, barefoot kids, ornaments all clustered on one branch, and this warm, ordinary kind of Christmas magic at home.

This year my oldest even took the initiative and brought out the ladder to reach the top of our tree!

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This Naväge sinus flush has truly been my lifesaver this weekend. 🤧✨ After that Thanksgiving virus turned full sinus infection, this is the only thing that actually gave me relief. If you struggle with congestion, pressure, or constant sinus issues, this little machine is worth every penny. Easy to use, gentle, and honestly… I wish I’d tried it sooner. Linking it here in case you need it too! 💛

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Vlogmas Day 6 🤍
A slow day at home meant making my comfort drink of the season, a cozy peppermint latte.

I’m still fighting this sinus infection, so something warm and a little sweet felt like exactly what today needed. The house was actually quiet while the kids played outside and I sipped my peppermint latte by the Christmas tree while nursing the baby.

Cozy Peppermint Latte Recipe:
• Brew your favorite coffee or a double shot of espresso
• Add 2 pumps Hollander Dutch chocolate sauce
• Add Torani peppermint syrup or a few drops of peppermint extract (stronger flavor & my go-to)
• Froth your milk and pour it in
• Top with crushed peppermint.

Adjust everything to taste, more chocolate, more peppermint, whatever feels cozy to you. ✨

Sometimes the smallest moments, like a warm mug on a sick day, are the ones that bring the most comfort.

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The simplest little holiday brownie trick my kids love…
Boxed brownie mix baked in bakery-style cupcake wrappers, topped with crushed peppermint.🎄✨

It looks festive, feels special because they each get their own little pretty brownie, and takes almost no extra effort.

It’s also my favorite kind of holiday treat in this season of busy mom life.

I’ll link my favorite bakery-style muffin cups for you.

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These movie snack boxes were a HIT at Halloween, my kids loved them and you all went crazy for them too! So when I spotted the Christmas gingerbread version at Target today… straight into my cart they went. 🎬🍿

We’re doing pizza + popcorn tonight and these make it feel like the coziest little movie night ever with zero effort. Such a fun way to make the holidays feel magical without overthinking it.

Linking them here because I know these won’t last long! 🍕🎄✨

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This little hot cocoa camper has been the biggest hit — my girls colored the whole thing, customized the menu, and then played for FOUR HOURS. 🎄✨ If you need a cozy Christmas activity that keeps kids busy and creative, this is it.

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Ours has held up through crawling babies, muddy shoes, and fireplace days just like this. Cozy + practical = my love language. ✨

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Kids’ holiday hot cocoa camper, creative Christmas activity that keeps them busy for hours.

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Vlogmas Day 4 ✨
My big kids handed over their Christmas lists without hesitation, but my 4-year-old wasn’t quite sure… so we took a little Target trip to see what actually speaks to him this year. 😂🎄

We grabbed Starbucks at the entrance (as one does), wandered the toy aisles, and let him explore without any pressure to choose. The things that caught his eye? Monster trucks, a bike, and of course… a trampoline. 🤣

These little trips have become a favorite of mine over the years, letting them browse, explore, and dream up their own kind of Christmas magic.

And now that I know what he’s loving, I’ll be keeping an eye on our local Facebook Marketplace and other sales this season.

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