Archives: Savvy Stories

Retro Chic Nursery Inspiration

Something about these orange and blue hues melts my heart. LOVE!

Being a Working Mom

Sometimes I feel like I’m walking a tightrope, lean too much to one side and all can come crashing down. That’s how I would describe being a working mom. Balance.

Springtime salad tabbouleh

Back from the break and feeling spring in the air we decided to take on a food that we love, but have never made before…tabbouleh. This refreshing salad makes a great kid friendly side dish. It really is quite simple to make. Here’s what we did.

Stagnant

I pulled the chair into the stream of sun pouring in through our dirty patio window and took a seat, tucking my knees into my chest. I let the heat warm my face and the light kiss my soul. I let myself just be in the moment. Then I reached for a boo

Macaron Day – March 20th

News Flash: There is a great event supporting a great cause on March 20th and I really hope you can participate.

Kids and Pets: A Parent’s Dilemma

There comes a time in every parent’s life that the dreaded phrase is uttered:

“Mom, can I get a pet?’

Your kids want a pet, you don’t.

What’s a mother to do?

Psanky Ukranian Easter Egg Painting

A productive afternoon of Psanky while sipping zavarka samovar. I was very lucky to spend a beautiful Sunday afternoon with our gracious host and six crafty ladies. We have accomplished something extra-ordinary. Psanky takes a bit of planning and design

March 17th: One Year Later

St Patrick’s Day 2011 and 2012.

Did it Work? Attempting to try what I see on Pinterest – Success or Failure?

I tried 2 recipes from Pinterest. How did they turn out? Let’s see

Beach Hair Tutorials via Pinterest

I’m constantly in the mood for hair updates. I love my hair colour. It’s the style I grow easily bored of. My hair is naturally curly. Most days I find it easiest to simply throw my hair up in a messy bun or run a bit of product through my hair and leave