First, how is it already July?! This year is half way over and I feel like it JUST started. Which makes me look back on my goals at the beginning of the year... maybe you remember my post about cutting back and taking a shopping detox? Well its now been 6 months and I can … Continue reading No Shop July
You have probably heard about the "clean beauty" trend as of late. It is all over social media and even the news. But for those of us passionate about clean beauty and safer products we are hoping its not just trend, but a new way of life. Clean beauty has always been something that I … Continue reading Clean Beauty
Swaddles; they are supposed to make your baby feel safer and snug mimicking the comfort they felt in the womb. And while they may have made Jack feel more secure, they ended up giving me a lot of anxiety and led to more sleepless nights.After about 2 weeks we had pretty much given up on … Continue reading Swaddles: The Best & The Worst
Most of my life I have struggled with body image. Always unsatisfied with how I looked and constantly trying to achieve what I thought was the only acceptable body type (I know better now that there isn't one perfect size and shape). Sometimes taking unhealthy measures to get there (extreme diets, excessive exercise, etc.). I … Continue reading What Pregnancy Taught Me About Self Love
Hello, everyone! Goodness, it has been SO long since I have posted. Life with a baby keeps me much busier than I thought it would (insert naive laughter here). Even though life is busy I am loving every minute of it, but the blog has kind of fallen to the wayside in the mean time. … Continue reading Life Lately No. 47
In honor of Earth Day I wanted to talk about different ways to "go green". It can seem like an overwhelming task and while a full lifestyle change would be great, it isn't always realistic. So today I am sharing 4 simple ways you can make an effort to be more environmentally conscious. Grocery & … Continue reading 4 Simple Ways to Go Green
If you know me or regularly read the blog you know that jackets are my weakness. I know that I have far too many but I can't help it. In Nebraska I wear a jacket about 9 months out of the year so I feel like the jacket is often the only part of my … Continue reading Lightweight Jackets for Spring
On February 10th Baby Jack made his way into this world. The past few weeks have been spent adjusting to life with a newborn and ooo-ing & aw-ing over every little thing this sweet boy does. To say we are in love is an understatement. His arrival and existence is everything and yet nothing like … Continue reading Baby Jack
Hi everyone and happy February! Can you believe we are already a full month into the new year? I am now only a week away from my due date and with Baby Cannon's arrival quickly approaching I am going to take a little leave from the blog. For the rest of this month I won't … Continue reading Maternity Leave
I have always been someone that tries to only buy something if I know it will be a versatile piece that I will have for several seasons/years. So when it came to finally buying maternity clothes I really struggled to convince myself to buy something that I would only be wearing for a few months. … Continue reading Maternity Clothes: Dressing the Bump on a Budget
