Faith Provencher

It’s an exciting experience welcoming a baby into the world, and there’s no better way to celebrate the new parents with a touching card expressing your well wishes! Address both parents: If you’re sending the new baby wishes to the parents, be sure to include both parents if applicable. From funny new baby messages to touching quotes, these printable cards and new baby wishes are just what you need to send along to the lucky new parents: Congratulations on becoming a mom to such a cute little boy.

So I came up with the idea to host a virtual cocktail party with a theme – a cocktail competition! Everyone lived near each other so we were able to trade cocktails in person (socially distanced of course), but you could also do it with people who don’t live near you by sending your recipe and having people mix it up themselves. The day before the competition, each person/couple creates a large batch of their cocktail and divides it into enough smaller portions so that each of the other competitors can have one. Here’s what we came up with for our cocktail, which we named Orange Spice Vax on Ice: * 2 ounces spiced vodka (we used this mix) Pour first six ingredients over ice, stir gently to mix and garnish with an orange twist.

Today Kacey Bradley has some helpful tips on how to transform your home office into a comfy sanctuary that will help you be more productive than ever. According to research performed by Professor Alan Hedge of Cornell University, workers sitting close to a window that optimized daylight were 2% more productive than those who did not. Blue is a calming choice that helps you focus if you work in a sector like accounting or tax, whereas vibrant yellow often inspires creative types. She has been able to fully embrace herself with the knowledge of nature, the power of exploring other locations and cultures, all while portraying her love for the world around her through her visually pleasing, culturally embracing and inspiring posts.

Unique throw pillows are a great way to do this; they’ll make your bed feel inviting and oh-so-comfy. You can also create textural elements by picking things like fuzzy rugs, soft blankets, woven textiles, etc. Just be sure to pick items that have one unifying color, and stick to solid colors if you don’t feel comfortable mixing patterns. This throw blanket from Boll & Branch added a beautiful textural layer to our bed (and is a perfect cover for hot sleepers like myself).