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
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A Summer of Quality Time
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
How I’m Using This Time at Home to Improve My Mood
Being at home for so long has been difficult at times. It would be easy to dwell on all of the things I can't currently do. Instead I have been using this time to focus on the positive and find little joys in every day. I've been spending my days creating an environment that brings … Continue reading How I’m Using This Time at Home to Improve My Mood
Living Lately No. 51
Happy Saturday and Leap Day! I normally share these posts on a Friday but this week kept me busy and since today is an "extra day" I figured why not just publish it today instead. I haven't been great about consistently publishing blog posts but instead of tying myself to a schedule I would rather … Continue reading Living Lately No. 51
A Year of Motherhood
Last week my baby turned one. ONE YEAR OLD.... How did this happen? This has truly been the fastest year of my life. I know it is cliche but it feels like just a few weeks ago they placed my tiny, beautiful boy on my chest to meet for the first time. I remember it … Continue reading A Year of Motherhood
Living Lately No. 50
Happy Friday! this week has been crazy. I actually had this post planned for last Friday but never got around to posting. Anyway, I can't believe it is already November! I am so excited for the approaching holiday season. Even though Jack is too little to really understand what is going on I am so … Continue reading Living Lately No. 50
Fall Purge: Fixing a Cluttered Space & Cluttered Mind
Lately I had been feeling really flustered and claustrophobic. A big part of this was because of how cluttered the space around me was. Cluttered space = cluttered mind. I knew it was time for a major purge of the space around me. This could obviously be an overwhelming task if I chose to do … Continue reading Fall Purge: Fixing a Cluttered Space & Cluttered Mind
Living Lately No. 49
Happy Friday! Can you believe its already almost October?! This month has really flown by and I know the rest of the year will too!It is finally starting to feel like fall around here and I am so excited. I have some fun projects lined up this season that I can't wait to share. But … Continue reading Living Lately No. 49
What Pregnancy Taught Me About Self Love
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
Less is More: A Year of Cutting Back (Shopping Detox)
Ever since finding out we were pregnant I have become much more aware of how much money I spend on unnecessary things (like eating out and shopping) and also how much "stuff" we have that we don't need or use. With the help of our families we have started to organize and get the house … Continue reading Less is More: A Year of Cutting Back (Shopping Detox)
