Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and Benadryl and have received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. Our summers every year are spent at the lake. It’s my happiest happy place, and I’m pretty sure it’s quickly becoming Em’s too. It’s the place...
Tips from a Tired Mama
This past week has been a test for our whole family. Remember that sweet, happy, well-rested baby we had? Well, sweet Charlie brought in her seventh month with a bang. A drooling, teething, screaming in the middle of the night kind of bang. Guys, our easy-going,...
How We Make Morning Workouts Work
Morning workouts are TOUGH. There’s no sugar coating it, and there’s no getting around it. But ever since I shared a bit about how we’re settling into life as a family of four, and how making time to workout has become a bit part of that, you guys have had some...
What I Want My Kids to Be
Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and Local Love and have received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. When I think about the things I hope my children to be, it ultimately boils down to a very short list. A list of two things, as a matter of...
Our Life 6 Months Postpartum
I thought it might be a time for a little update on our life. We’ve had a slew of questions lately on how things are going, and how we’re settling into life now that Charlie is 6 months old (what?!)… so here goes! The truth is, things are going pretty well! Em’s a...
The “ABCs of Green” Challenge
Hands up if you’re trying to be kinder to our planet, and want to be a bit more 'green'? Now, keep your hands up if you’re also ridiculously busy and find most ‘green’ challenges a little too daunting to actually make happen? I feel you. Whether you’re just dipping...
Live Well and Do Good
Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and Local Love and have received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. When we added baby Charlie to the family, I knew things were going to be busy. Two kids under three is no joke, and I fully recognize that we...
Why Our Toddler Still Needs a Video Monitor
I know there’s a lot of mom-debate out there about whether a video monitor is a necessary baby gear item, or whether it’s just a luxury. And I get it! On the surface, it may seem like something you could do without. But don’t be fooled. In our house they’re absolutely...
How I Got My Sleep Back On Track After Baby Number Two
Sleep. It sometimes feels like a four letter word in our house. Let’s face it, it can be a full-time job to get our kids to sleep well. Any parent who manages to get multiple kids to go to bed, stay in bed, and stay asleep basically deserves an Olympic medal in my...
Dollar Store Bunny Makeover
So, I was craving a little Easter-themed DIY... but wasn't down with spending a whole lot to make it happen. And as luck would have it, I stumbled across THIS adorable bunny blog post from Sarah over at The Project Pile and it got my creative juices flowing! I fell in...