Leslie Bartula
Leslie graduated from the University of Notre Dame where she met her husband, Matt. After living in Chicago (and its suburbs) for 10 years, they relocated to DFW and have lived in Richardson since 2016. She is a stay-at-home mama to three boys (May 2014, February 2016, and October 2021), one girl (July 2018), and a crazy pup. She spends her free time running, reading, cooking, gardening, and adding projects to their home improvement list. You can catch her with a cup of coffee in her hands (or being reheated in her microwave) all day long. Follow along on Instagram @villa_villebartula.
THIS is Your Summer to Shine :: The Westwood School
Alright, Mamas, summer is quickly approaching! Do you have your summer plans in place yet, or are you just getting started? There is good news this year: If you're looking for a summer camp...
Crafting with Kids :: Nature Weaving
If you can get over the sneeze factor (Hello, high pollen alerts every day!), now is the perfect time to take in the natural beauty of North Texas. The wildflowers are blooming, the sun...
{microblog} My Favorite Moment of the Year (so far)
In the moment, I certainly would not have qualified it as a favorite. We were cold. Really cold. And a little scared (at least I was). The power had been out for at least...
Fill Your Days with YMCA Summer Day Camps
I think we can all agree that the last year has brought more time at home than most of us prefer. As we start looking towards summer, and a bit of return to normalcy,...
Starting a Vegetable Garden :: Advice from a Fellow Beginner
From the time we bought our house almost 5 years ago, my husband and I have been slowly trying to grow vegetables and add to our landscaping. We lived in apartments for the first...
Delicious Winter Recipes to Keep Your Family Warm All Season Long
A lot of us like to start fresh in the new year with lighter, cleaner recipes. After the holidays and perhaps some overindulging, this is completely understandable. If you’re looking for light and healthy...
Homemade Coffee Creamers {Holiday Edition}
I come from a long line of coffee drinkers. Typically, I just add a splash of half and half and that’s it. Every once in a while, though, I like to buy a flavored...
Congratulations, You’re the Tooth Fairy! : Tips & Tricks for Parents
My oldest started kindergarten last year and not two weeks into the school year he came home excitedly talking about his friend’s loose tooth. He couldn’t wait to have a loose tooth of his...
My Top 8 Quarantine Purchases
I made it a goal at the beginning of the year to be intentional with my purchases. Especially after reading Siobhan’s post, I didn’t want to continue filling my home with “stuff.” Well, as...
Creating a Virtual Learning Space
We moved into our house just over 4 years ago. Since then, we have been working through a long list of house projects. Since we have had A LOT of extra time at home...
“Mama, Heed Me” : A Breastfeeding Reflection
My baby turned two last week and with that major milestone, we ended our breastfeeding journey. Never did I ever think I would nurse a baby for this long!
A little history: I have three...
Red, White, & Blue :: 3 Festive Fourth of July Recipes
I think for a lot of us, our 4th of July plans might look a little different this year. Whether you will be having a quiet celebration at home or a socially-distanced gathering with...