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
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
This post has been a long-time in the making. I'm finally sharing my guide to Dudley-Stephens, one of my absolute favorite brands. And as a major BONUS, today is a Dudley Drop Day. At 9AM CST they are launching several of their core colors/styles. So if you have been curious about getting your own Dudley … Continue reading Cozy, Chic & Sustainable: A Guide to Dudley Stephens
I’ve always been a fan of pajama sets. It may seem silly but I like to feel comfortable AND put together even in my sleep. A couple years ago I stumbled across LAKE pajamas and couldn’t resist. Pajamas in cute striped sets? Who could say no? Certainly not this lover of stripes! I ordered my … Continue reading The Pajamas You Will Want to Live In
Motherhood is full of worries and stress. "Are they eating enough?", "Are they eating too much?", "Do we spend enough time being active?", "Are they getting enough sleep?". The worries are never ending. Very early on I began to worry if we had the right toys to help Jack engage and learn. And once he … Continue reading Engaging Playtime with Lovevery
