This post contains affiliate links through which I may make a commission. I have loved reading ever since I was a kid. It was always my preferred way to spend down time. I remember one snow day as a 3rd grader that I went though 3 juvenile chapter books. I definitely don’t read as often … Continue reading Recent Kids Reads
I think one of the biggest mistakes you can make as a parent is thinking that you don’t need help. Whether it’s from friends and family, parenting books, or medical professionals, you will NEED help. You can’t do it all on your own and you need to be open to learning new things no matter … Continue reading My Favorite Parenting Accounts
I always knew I wanted to be a mom, never even questioned it. And while I always had career aspirations, in the back of my mind I pictured life at home with kids. The past nearly four years (wow! Four years already?) I have been fortunate enough to stay home with Jack & Eleanor. There … Continue reading Life With Two: An Update on SAHM Life
The hardest thing about Christmas and birthday shopping for kids, in my opinion, is finding a toy that they won’t just immediately lose interest in when they see the next “latest & greatest” toy. I’ve had a hard time shopping for the kids this year because they already have so much and I don’t want … Continue reading Gift Guide: Gifts for Kids That They Won’t Immediately Outgrow
Since having Eleanor the question I get asked most often is “how is life with two?”. I’ve struggled to find a straightforward answer but after seven months I think I’ve finally figured out how to answer. First, I’ll say that it’s both easier and harder than I expected. Easier because I have more experience and … Continue reading Life With Two
Andrew and I have always loved cooking with each other and for each other. I think it is a type of love language for both of us. So even before Jack's arrival we used to talk about how excited we were to cook with our kids. Of course it isn't a given that our children … Continue reading Cooking With Your Toddler
Jack turns two tomorrow. TWO. How have I been a mom for two years now? I truly don't understand how it is even possible. I've spent the past couple weeks going through photos from these first two years and it is truly mind-blowing to me how quickly he has changed and grown. Before kids you … Continue reading Two Years of Motherhood
Hi friends, happy Tuesday! We have some exciting news to FINALLY share with you all. We are expecting another baby due this June! I'm 18 weeks as of today and so happy to share our secret. After miscarrying nearly a year ago it took me a while to feel comfortable sharing our news with anyone. … Continue reading Baby On The Way
One of my biggest challenges since becoming a mother has been balancing everything, especially time for myself. Even a year and a half later I still struggle to find balance sometimes. But I've learned that taking time for ME is important to help me find the energy, patience and motivation to balance everything else. Today … Continue reading Making Time For Yourself as a Mom
The past six months have been anything but easy or ordinary. No, this wasn’t the summer I had in mind for us, or even year for that matter. Between our long miscarriage struggle back in February & March, and the ongoing pandemic, our year hasn’t exactly gone as planned, but that’s ok. Yes, we were … Continue reading A Summer of Quality Time
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