Welcome to Color Notes, a series of seasonal palettes for color-lovers to celebrate pretty color combos throughout the year- because life is so much better in color!

I grew up in a puzzle family, and Sundays at my grandma's meant a puzzle on the table (and card games, when we weren't puzzling). Over the years we've tried all kinds, from classic jigsaws to wooden ones to 3D builds, and I've noticed that some brands are just made better than others. Here’s our list of our family’s favorites through the years.

Some cookbooks earn a spot on the shelf, and others earn a spot on the calendar.

Whenever I need a recipe to complement a family tradition, plan a cozy movie night, or celebrate the season in some way, these are the cookbooks I reach for first. Making memorable meals is a big part of how we enjoy the seasons at our house, so here are a few of the recipe books that have been favorites over the years.

Welcome to Color Notes, a series of seasonal palettes for color-lovers to celebrate pretty color combos throughout the year- because life is so much better in color!

A Dozen Good things for the month of September by Grasshopper Rodeo

My grandma loves to play games with our kids on Sunday nights, just like she did when I was growing up. As you can imagine, we’ve played a lot of games over the years!

Here’s our list of tried-and-true favorites that our family always comes back to (for seniors and kids alike!):

My husband is not a complicated person when it comes to finding joy in things.

He knows what he loves, and he simply loves it. Sunsets. Lazy lake days. His kids laughing uncontrollably at a bit of slap-stick dad-humor he just pulled off magnificently.

And in September, it’s peaches.

August in the cut flower garden is a little wild, but in the best way. Everything is tall, tangled, and joyfully overgrown, with blooms spilling into every corner. If you're planning a cut flower garden this summer, these are our family's favorite beginner-friendly flowers for homegrown bouquets and cut arrangements

Analog is back! And it’s not a phase, mom! I went all in on this and created a themed, seasonal analog bag for each month to encourage my kids to reach for hobbies over screens. If you are ready to make a hobby bag for your family, here is a giant list of kids activities, craft supplies and engaging products to get you started.