Happy Monday!! Yesterday was my father’s surprise 60th birthday party and my dear friend(who happens to be Brayden’s god-mommy), Lisa, captured this moment. It is one of my favorite photos from the party. There is so much joy in this…
Archives for 2015
All Aboard!
I was in second grade. I saw the maroon colored book sticking out from the bookshelf. The Polar Express. I took the book out of my school library at least a dozen times. It quickly became my favorite…
Happy Thanksgiving!
From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving, Mamas!!!!! Remember, there is always something to be grateful for… Count your blessings. Be Thankful. Grateful*Thankful*Blessed Have a memorable Thanksgiving! Photos by Katie Lewin Photography
Allergy Friendly Halloween Treats
Note: This post first appeared on October 18, 2015. It has been slightly updated with current information about The Teal Pumpkin Project, plus video. Text and pictures below are mostly original. Trick-or-Treat! Although Sophia is full of smiles, she knows…
Glamping… Camping..
Glamping… Camping…Whatever you call it, the Nikola Clan absolutely loves it!!! We spent the weekend in one of our favorites places, Lake George. There were a bunch of our family and friends at Lake George Escape campground and we had…
Picture Perfect Day
Yesterday was the absolute picture perfect day! The Hubs made plans with my cousin’s hubby to meet at Benmarl Winery (local winery..about 5 mins away) for its annual Grape Stomping festival.. The best part (besides having a blast with my…
Seared Ahi Tuna- Delish
Andrew and I love Ahi Tuna. I came across a recipe in my bible of a cookbook, “Fixate,” and decided to give it a shot. It was amazing! The picture doesn’t do justice! Here’s what I did to make this…
My Favorite Designer
As I was hanging up my clothes in the closet the other day, I realized I have a favorite clothing line… I currently own two blazer jackets, three blouses, four pairs of pants, and a pair of earrings of this…
Delicious Chicken Salad Recipe
Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Recipe: I’ve had quite a few requests for the recipe of the chicken salad picture I recently posted. I wish I can say I was creative enough to think of this on my own- but…
Mommyhood- One heck of a ride
Motherhood is HARD. I was reminded of that two days ago to the point that it made me doubt myself as a mommy. Here’s how it went down… My day consisted of Sophia not only painting beautiful pictures, but the…
New Beauty Product {Fiber Lash+)
Mamas! Remember a while back I became a Younique Makeup Presenter (you can refresh your memory here)? Younqiue is known for its best selling product, 3D Fiber Lash Mascara along with its high quality cosmetics, made right here in the…
Summer Time Giveaway!!
It’s here!! Happy Summer Vacation!!! I know some mamas are literally jumping for joy, especially the teacher mamas.. I also know that some of us are a bit anxious thinking, “two whole months with my kids and no school!?!?” Yes,…