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Hi! I’m McKenzie! 

This year this sweet little blog turned 10! Over the years it’s evolved into so much more than an online journal! I’m obsessed with the community we’ve built together (here and on social!) I just love sharing life with you ladies! 

First and foremost I’m a grateful wife and mama to two! My high school math tutor turned husband and I have been married for a decade and have two beautiful little girls, Alba Grace (5) and Millie (3) as well as sweet baby we’ll meet in heaven!

While I mostly share the highlights, things that inspire me and fun projects we’re working on, I won’t shy away from sharing the hard! That’s what makes our community so special. 

We’re southerners from a little Island in Northeast Florida and currently setting up house in the cutest little hallmark town you ever did see! While we love being home we rarely turn down an opportunity to travel and share our adventures here with you! 

I love Jesus, all things blue and white, long walks around antique stores, decorating (and redecorating!), floral prints, long dresses, family rhythms + traditions, jetting off to the Carribean, tending to my plants, spontaneous lunch dates with my girlfriends, easy entertaining, mom hacks, Disney days with my people and hunting down the best finds to share with y’all! 

I’m learning to find joy in it all!

THE JOURNAL

Discover the latest stories from the blog

Playroom Art Wall

Playroom Art Wall

I recently set out to come up with a solution for all of the art that comes into our home! For years our fridge has been covered in projects from preschool and seasonal crafts we work on at home. I wanted to mix things up and create a dedicated art wall to display...

One Hour Playset Makeover

One Hour Playset Makeover

When we moved into our house our backyard needed a LOT of love! I was out back working on projects (like painting the fence black and then changing my mind and painting it white....) often and wanted to find a budget-friendly playset the girls could enjoy. We...

Circa 1919: Dining Room

Circa 1919: Dining Room

Holy guacamole I can't believe it's finally time to share a "finished" room in our new old house! I get so much joy out of sharing our home. It's not perfect, it's not being published in a magazine anytime soon, it's taken years to become a reality and yet we LOVE...

3 THINGS I’M LOVING RIGHT NOW

01

MEMORIZING SCRIPTURE

I’m memorizing scripture with lots of online gal pals over at Planted The Club! Storing God’s word on my heart has sparked so much joy! 

02

UNDER EYE PATCHES

A busy mama’s best friend! I can’t get enough of these inexpensive Amazon eye patches! Pro tip: hide them under your sunglasses and you can even wear them in public! 😉 

03

TINY KITCHEN LAMPS

I love that in 2024 we’re using Nancy Myers as a verb. I’ve been zhushing up my kitchen and can’t get over the transformation this tiny lamp brought! Instant cozy vibes.

THE HAPPIEST HANDBOOK

 

We’re a disney fam! As annual passholders we get to make lots of family memories in our happy place! Over the years we’ve learned lots of tips & tricks to make traveling to the parks with littles a lot less stressful! I’ve compiled it all into the Happiest Handbook to help make sure your next disney trip is magical! 

 

 

WHY MOM’S ARE LOVING MY NEW BUSINESS COURSE…

After starting several successful digital businesses I wanted to create a guide that would help other moms dream, plan and launch digital businesses of their own! My new audio-based course, Mama First: You’re In Business is designed to help you do just that! All of your online income questions answered in one place! Get started today to help you make your passive income dreams a reality with a business you adore! 

Nicole

Designer

Just what I needed to get started! The course is in audio format and McKenzie expertly guides you through an idea generation process expertly – where I had previously been floundering. Following her course, guidance, and helpful tips I am now clear on my business idea, ideal customer, and the products to create to help that customer.”

Sarah Styles

Mom-preneur

“I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do but knew that I needed a change! McKenzie’s course was easy to walk through and helped me come up with the perfect gameplan! I can’t wait to keep growing!” 

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