After the year we all just had I don't expect anyone to approach this year in full force with a long list of goals or resolutions. My biggest goal for this year is to give myself grace, especially when things don't always go as planned. Regardless of your approach to this year and whether or … Continue reading Books for the New Year
2020 has been the year of all years, I think everyone would agree with that. It was confusing and challenging in ways we never could have expected. I feel like I’ve experienced 5 years worth of change, grief, mistakes and learning experiences.There is so much I would have loved to tell myself at the start … Continue reading A Letter to Myself at the Beginning of 2020
I'm back with my yearly round up of most loved/used products of the year. I love writing this post because it helps me really evaluate the things I use and value the most. It is something I keep in mind all year when it comes to new purchases or replacing other items. There are certain … Continue reading Favorite Products of 2020
I wasn't sure whether or not I wanted to share any gift guides this year. This time of year everyone is sharing them and while I love reading gift guides for ideas some times I think it can be a bit of overload. I also don't want to put pressure on anyone to spend money … Continue reading Shop Small Gift Guide
In March when things shut down I started to feel like I needed some type of creative outlet or hobby. With playgroup canceled and coffee dates on hold I spent all of my time at home with Jack. Which don’t get me wrong, I LOVE staying home with Jack but I needed something for me. … Continue reading Taylored Prints: Etsy Shop Launch
I’ll be honest, I'm not at all a fan of Halloween. I don’t like scary or spooky things and even before having kids I knew this was a holiday that I would dread celebrating with my kiddos. And here we are in a year wear we could very easily call off Halloween celebrations due to … Continue reading How We Are Making Halloween Special This Year
I have a new favorite piece in my wardrobe for this fall. The sweater blazer has been popular for a couple years now and to be honest I never really saw the appeal until I was doing a little closet overhaul. I started looking for long cardigans that weren't too casual or frumpy looking. I … Continue reading How I Style a Sweater Blazer
At the first sign of fall weather this month I added chili to our menu for the coming week. This dish is one that we look forward to as soon as it starts to get cooler out and we usually make it at least once a month during the fall and winter. I made this … Continue reading Our Favorite Chili
When the start of social distancing rolled around in March I decided I needed to make the most of my time at home. I had really been slacking on reading since Jack was born so I told myself I would spend at least 20 minutes a day reading whether it was during nap or after … Continue reading Recent Reads Review
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
