Wonder and whimsy

Happy New Year, and hello 2025! The holidays have officially come to a close, and what a whirlwind couple of months it's been. We did all the holiday things this year, and we squeezed every last festive drop out of December. But it's a new month and a new year and my sights are shifting

Happy New Year, whimsies! The 2023 holiday season has officially come to a close. We rang in the new year with friends last night and reflected on the best of 2023: getting our new puppy Finn, tending to our backyard garden, and taking our moms trip to Alaska back in July. Thinking ahead for 2024,

Happy July, whimsies! It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the sweetheart of summer already! So today, it's time for my new July bucket list! ’Tis the season for backyard BBQs, trips to the beach, and sunset bonfires. July is such a glorious, sun-soaked month here in Michigan, so I've include lots of ways to get

Happy February, whimsies! In today’s post, I'm sharing my February bucket list with 29 ways (it's a leap year!) to celebrate love, life, and all things red and pink! For me, the entire month of February is Valentine season. So this month’s line-up is all about finding small ways to romance the everyday and show

Happy June, whimsies! Spring flew by here in Michigan, and the summer weather came early. Kyle and I have been enjoying grilling outside and having friends over for Ooni pizza on the back deck. We're looking forward to June weekends out on the pontoon and at the beach, and spending lots of time with family

Happy November, whimsies! A new month means a new monthly bucket list, packed with fun and creative things to do all November long. In my November Bucket List, I'm sharing 30 ways to celebrate November to help you give thanks for what you have, find ways to show thanks to those you love, and spread

Happy March, whimsies! Spring is on its way, and I'll be counting down the days with our favorite March traditions: celebrating the anniversary of Kyle's and my first date, tucking into a plate of my dad's corned beef and cabbage on St. Paddy's Day, and starting seedlings for our backyard garden. In the spirit of

Happy December, whimsies! November passed in a flash, as it always does, and December's sure to be a flurry of festivities too! We kicked off the holiday season with our annual family trip to Kalahari Water Park Resort with our nieces and nephews. Kyle and I continued our holiDATE tradition of going out for a

Happy May, whimsies! Today’s post features 31 ways to celebrate May, with a creative idea for doing something special each and every day of the month. I hope you enjoy these creative tips for celebrating the season, reveling in the sunshine, and catching up with family and friends. From gardening, to spring produce, to offbeat

September! Can you believe it?! This summer flew by in a flash, and starting today, it's going to be a celebration of all things fall here on With Wonder and Whimsy. To kick off the month, I've updated my September Bucket List with fresh, fun ideas for each and every day. September is apple orchard