’tis the season- for all of the fun baking, presents, shopping, and so much more!

baking is an art- all times of the year, but especially christmas. here are some 5 star baking tips!

1. read the recipes fully
2. make sure you have all of the ingredients BEFORE you start baking (!!)
3. have all the ingredients prepped and ready to go- also known as mise en place
4. don’t use cold ingredients- make sure they’re room temperature (eggs, butter, etc)
5. not rushing- pays off!

love these tips- a great reminder that good quality, yummy items are not rushed! do you have any more tips or fun recipes? drop them in the comments!

photo credit: the kitchen depot

holiday photos can sometimes be a drag (hello, toddler meltdowns!) and dressing for a holiday ~aesthetic~ can seem daunting. however, these tips can help ease the challenge and anxiety!

do this:

choose coordinating -not matching- outfits

be flexible with indoor or outdoor photos

avoid logos or busy patterns

factor in neutral colors into your outfits

do you do holiday cards? what are your best tips for them?

photo credit: seeds + spirit

tis the season- for holiday decor, and moving! here are some great moving tips– and do’s and don’ts!

top tips:

create and use a moving checklist

purge as you pack- don’t bring anything with you that you don’t plan to use in your new home

create a first night box- all of the items you’ll need on your first night (or first couple of nights) in your new home

have you moved recently? what tips do you suggest?

photo credit: move advisor