5 Stunning Beaches in Turks and Caicos

5 Stunning Beaches in Turks and Caicos

1. TAYLOR BAY Ohhh this was SUCH a special spot! This small and quiet beach is on the southern, quieter part of the island (about a 20 min drive from Grace Bay). It’s the PERFECT for families with small kids as the water is super shallow and clear. So clear that we played with pool rings and could easily find them in the water/sand – crazy! The girls could walk so far out into the water and still be waist deep. More about Taylor Bay HERE. 2. LITTLE WATER CAY (IGUANA IGLAND) This was such a cool stop! The only way you can get to […]

Planning a Safari Party: Kids Activities!

Planning a Safari Party: Kids Activities!

I  had so much fun planning Lucy’s 5th birthday party and wanted to share some deeper dive blog posts about different elements of the party. Today, I’m sharing all about the party activities! You can find more about the party food HERE and party decor HERE. ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY #1: Grab party ears! Right when you walk in, kids and grown ups could grab animal party ears! I ordered a couple sets of these Jungle/Safari Animal Headbands and hung them on the wall with clear Command hooks. The headband pack came with 12 options — I loved that there were so many animal ears people could […]

4 Kids Beach Essentials from Amazon

4 Kids Beach Essentials from Amazon

We recently went on a family vacation to Turks and Caicos and I wanted to share a few items I  ordered for the girls for the beach! Hooded Towel Poncho The girls used these multiple times every single day of our vacation. These hooded towel ponchos were PERFECT for the beach and pool. It was so much easier than packing extra clothes and towels. They just wore there to/from the beach and pool. They dry quickly and are super thick and plush. We’ll use them for swim lessons too! FYI Lucy is newly 5 and has the 4-6 size, and Winnie is newly 3 and […]

Planning a Safari Party: Theme/Inspiration + The Decor

Planning a Safari Party: Theme/Inspiration + The Decor

I  had so much fun planning Lucy’s 5th birthday party and wanted to share some deeper dive blog posts about different elements of the party. Today, I’m sharing all about the party decor. You can find more about the party food HERE and party activities HERE. THEME + INSPIRATION Lucy told me months ago she wanted her 5th birthday to be ‘cheetah themed’ and we decided to just…go for it! Instead of just leaning into cheetah, I leaned into a more broad ‘colorful, safari, party animals’ vibe. I almost always order party supplies from Meri Meri, and while their Jungle + Safari collection is SO […]

travel adventures: turks and caicos

travel adventures: turks and caicos

We just got back from a dreamy family vacation in Turks and Caicos! We decided to go to the beach for Winnie’s 3rd birthday and as a little family vacation. We love going to new places, and hadn’t been to Turks and Caicos, but heard it was incredible. And truly…WOW! It was SO stunning! White sand beaches, crystal clear water – just perfect all around. In this blog post, I’m going to share all the details on our trip! QUICK LOGISTICS/OVERVIEW FLIGHTS / We flew from Nashville to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, with a connection in Atlanta. Providenciales, also called Provo, is the main island […]

Lucy’s 5th Safari-Inspired Birthday Party!

Lucy’s 5th Safari-Inspired Birthday Party!

I’m so excited to be sharing a huge, detailed blog post about Lucy’s FIFTH birthday party! We’ve been planning this party for months and it was such a labor of love from sooo many people. 💛 It was so fun to be creative and get lost in tiny, festive details and bring Lucy’s vision to life. Here’s all the details on Lucy’s cheetah-inspired safari party! 🐅🐘🦓🐆🦒 THEME + INSPIRATION Lucy told me months ago she wanted her 5th birthday to be ‘cheetah themed’ and we decided to just…go for it! Instead of just leaning into cheetah, I leaned into a more broad ‘colorful, safari, party […]