This post includes affiliate links. Any purchases made using these links will earn Taz + Belly a small commission. You can read more about our affiliate relationships here. Dear Scout, I'm not even kidding when I tell you that you surprised the heck out of my last week. This is exactly why moms write notes tied to little elves in the top of Christmas boxes -- BECAUSE THEY FORGET WHERE THE ELF LIVES DURING THE OFF SEASON. Dear Elf on the Shelf, Moms around the world are sharing all the reasons why they hate you: you're too much trouble, you make a mess, you don't love Jesus. Meanwhile, I'm over here loving how sweet my girls are in the morning, how quickly they get out of bed, and how well behaved they are. Thank you. Dear Christmas Decorations, You are forever my favorite. ...
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Little Letters | October
Disclosure: The following post includes affiliate links. Any purchases made using these links will earn Taz + Belly a small commission. You can read more about our affiliate relationships here. Dear Taz + Belly, I promise I'm back. I have no idea why I haven't wanted to blog (or come out of hibernation for anything other than a good book) for the last month, but I worked on a content calendar this week and I'm spending my Saturday taking photos and getting posts ready for October and November. Dear Small Group, I love you so much more than I expected. Making new friends as an adult is hard, but so rewarding. Dear Beartown, You were so good. SO. GOOD. Who would have thought I would love a book about hockey and rape culture?! Five stars all the way. Dear The Office, Why did it ...
Little Letters | September
Dear Readers, It would seem I completely flaked on this link up last Friday. I would tell you to blame Ella's surprise party, but I've had this written on my calendar for today the entire month. Whoops. Dear Calendar, Why can't all months just begin on Sunday? Wouldn't that be easier on us all? Dear Television, We have taken a much needed break from you (aside from football, obvi) and it has been wonderful. Aside from a show here and there, we've been avoiding you in favor of really long books and evenings on the porch. I won't lie, now that summer is officially over, I'm looking forward to some decent TV time again. Dear Friends, What are your fall television recommendations? I need help navigating the really long list! Dear Reading Life, I have several really long books I'd ...
Little Letters | August
Disclosure: Affiliate links appear in this post. Any purchases made using these links will earn Taz + Belly a small commission. You can read more about our affiliate relationships here. Dear August Stack of Books, Stop staring at me from the bedside table. I'm almost positive I'll read some one of you. Dear Bookish Friends, I'm thinking about changing how I review books around here. Well, not around here, exactly. I'm thinking about sharing Instagram book reviews, as I finish them, and then doing the same roundup at the end of the month here. How does that sound? Dear Big Little Lies, I've avoided you forever because I seem to have bad luck with your author. I watched the HBO series and loved it, so I've decided to give you a try. Please don't disappoint. Dear BOTM ...
Little Letters | July
Disclosure: Affiliate links appear in this post. Any purchases made using these links will earn Taz + Belly a small commission. You can read more about our affiliate relationships here. Dear Hanna Andersson, You are adorable. Thank for you for perfectly striped Christmas pajamas, matching unicorn sleepers, and tulip print undies. Dear Steel City Pops, That chocolate popsicle never disappoints, but where has the strawberry lemon been all my life?! Goodness gracious. Dear Birmingham Blog friends, SO nice to meet you in real life. Next time let's go somewhere quiet so we can have an actual conversation, mmmkay? Dear Red Striped Dress, I was skeptical about your one shoulder, but you proved me wrong. Can we still be friends? Dear Strapless Bandeau, you are the most ...
Little Letters | June
Disclosure: Affiliate links appear in this post. Any purchases made using these links will earn Taz + Belly a small commission. You can read more about our affiliate relationships here. Dear June, WHY do I let you sneak up on me every year? You are both my least favorite (hello, dance recital prep) and most favorite (vacation in T-three days) month of the entire year. Let's just tone down the stress level a notch or two. Dear Currently Link Up, You were on my calendar for yesterday. I double-checked it Wednesday night and again yesterday around lunch. I just couldn't pull it off. I'll try to get my monthly infographic together in time for next week's coffee date. Cool? Dear Darling Black Birkenstocks, My vintage leather Arizonas are a mere twenty years old and still going ...
Little Letters | May
Disclosure: Affiliate links appear in this post. Any purchases made using these links will earn Taz + Belly a small commission. You can read more about our affiliate relationships here. Dear Orange Theory, I'm sorry that I bailed on you this morning. This was the first class I've cancelled in six weeks, but I just couldn't do it today. My ankle is still swollen and I'm just so tired. I promise to workout extra hard next week to make up for it. Dear Running Shoes, I'm thinking about lacing you up tomorrow. I haven't run outside the studio since I started working out and it's about time we see how things are going. I've been working on strength and speed during my treadmill workouts, so I hope I'm pleasantly surprised. Dear Under Armour Underwear, Can we talk about what a ...
Little Letters | April
Dear Sophie, today you are seven! When you reminded me yesterday that it was your last day ever to be six years old, I almost cried. I'm not usually nostalgic, but something about your voice and the quiet of the house and your sweet snuggly self just got to me in that moment. Dear Snuggle Time, you are my favorite time of day. When Sophie sneaks into our room after bedtime, wearing mismatched pajamas and dragging Pink behind her as she comes, we can't help by smile. Josh and I both know what's coming -- she'll squeeze right in between us and say "snuggle time?" I hope you are a daily part of our lives for many years to come. Dear Unicorn Tee, it's been an entire year since you were introduced into our lives and we still see you multiple times a week. Thank goodness for this ...