• One Year Alcohol-Free

    If you knew me prior to December 22, 2021 than you know that I loved a good craft cocktail. I love a dark bar, trying a new restaurant, experiencing all the things Atlanta and other cities have to ...

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    One Year Alcohol-Free
  • Teacher Gift Ideas Under $35

    End of year teacher gifts are my favorite! I try and also do something unique and creative but there are also times when I just drop off bottles of Rosè too so ... balance! This year I decided to go ...

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    Teacher Gift Ideas Under $35
  • The Best Family-Friendly Hotel in the heart of Orlando

    Happy New Year, everyone! While I always love the fresh start of the new year, I spent one of my last weeks in 2021 at the Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa in Orlando, and I didn’t want it to end. In ...

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    The Best Family-Friendly Hotel in the heart of Orlando
  • A Valentine’s Day Brunch

    Nothing makes me happier than a sea of red and pink. It's an instant serotonin boost. Maybe that's why I love Valentine's Day so much. Every year I get some girlfriends together for a Valentine's ...

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    A Valentine’s Day Brunch

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I solemnly swear that I am up to no good

Happy Halloween! The best day of the year has finally arrived and I could not be more excited! It’s been a busy day gearing up for our annual Halloween party tonight and celebrating at the kids schools this morning. It was so fun to see all the kids in their costumes and I love how special the schools make it…

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The Best Vacation Spot in Georgia for a Relaxing Girls Weekend

A few weeks ago my girlfriend Katie and I packed up our cars, kissed our kids goodbye and escaped our busy daily lives of wiping bottoms, feeding babies and cleaning up endless messes. All moms deserve to be pampered, even if it’s for a quick 48 hours. Barnsley Resort is located just an hour west of Atlanta which makes it perfect…

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Halloween Home Tour!

It’s no secret that Halloween is my favorite holiday! I mean, I had my dining room painted dark purple because of my deep love for this holiday! If you have been following me on Instagram (@chanelvanreenen), then you have seen some behind the scenes decorating that’s been happening over the past few weeks. Within only one week until Halloween, I’m…

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Oh Sugar, Sugar

Halloween is so close I can practically taste it! The house is decorated to the max, candy is stockpiled, the kids have their costumes and now they finally have their trick-or-treating bags! These super cute Kelly Green tote bags are made by the Father/Daughter duo Gunner & Lux. You may have seen Evelyn wearing their adorable shirts or necklaces over…

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A Healthy Halloween

Since we tend to go overboard on the sweets for Halloween, I’ve been trying to keep healthier treats around this month. Starting on October 1 every year, the kids and I do a “countdown to Halloween” each day after school. This includes anything from painting pumpkins, making a spooky ghost gingerbread house, baking something yummy, or going on a scavenger…

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Transitioning from a Crib to a Bed

Now that Evelyn is settled in her big girl room, establishing a nighttime routine has been tricky. Prior to her sleeping in a twin bed, she slept in her crib with a tent over it. I would have kept her in that crib for as long as possible because she couldn’t climb out, so she had no other option but…

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Evelyn’s Big Girl Room Makeover with Minted!

When I starting planning to makeover Evelyn’s nursery, I knew I wanted a room that could grow with her. Having come from an art background, I have a huge appreciation for artists and artwork. For me, choosing art for your home should be a reflection of your personality while also enhancing the look of a room. The beautiful statement art above…

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