I love being a stay at home mom, it is everything I could have hoped for and more. That being said, I need more from my life than being a mom. It’s okay if you need more than motherhood to feel fulfilled. Feeling unfulfilled as […]
Our babies are the light of our lives. They are miraculous. What they do to our bodies, while wonderful, changes everything. When you have your first baby at 30 it really changes things because you don’t have the metabolism of a younger mom. Trying to […]
This year I have chosen to focus on being more intentional with my time, especially when it comes to interacting with my daughter. To help me with this I have created a block schedule to follow throughout my day. This means that I have clear […]
I’m sitting here in shock as I write this, I cannot believe we are this close to Valentine’s Day. As someone who is usually searching for a good deal, I’m always on the hunt for gift ideas that won’t break the bank. This list of […]
As a mom, finding time away from the kids, housework, errands, and day to day struggles to take a little me time can be incredibly difficult. You are always busy doing everything, but when do you take time for yourself? For your hobbies or interests? […]
Every year right around the beginning of December, my family gets together and makes Monster Cookies. These cookies have a little bit of everything in them. They’re loaded with peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chips, candy & dried fruit. They’ve become a staple that our friends […]
The holiday season is such a busy time, so it is more important than ever to get a little me time in. This time of year just pulls you in 50 directions, between the parties, shopping, wrapping, decorating, eating, and fun, you’re busy all the […]
It’s already time to start thinking about Christmas goodie trays and cookie plates. One of my favorite things to do is to bake up a storm and make tons of good treats for our family & friends. There’s something so nice about having a good […]
So, for some people, it’s way too early to think about decorating. We have to have Thanksgiving after all. Then there’s the rest of us, the ones who consider if September is too early, or if we should wait until Halloween is over. I’m firmly […]
Secret Santa gift exchanges are such a popular way of giving gifts among groups of people. I’ve done them between friends, family, and of course at work. Sometimes you get lucky and you get a list of their favorite things with the name, but more […]
