Do you or someone you love hate winter? Do you find yourself wanting to hide under your electric blanket even though your friend told you it causes cancer? Do you feel like you just can’t ever.get.warmed.up after being outside? Then you’re in the right place. There is a whole … [Read more...] about A Gift Guide for People Who Really Hate Winter
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It’s Time For Better Self-Care and Better Snacking
Congratulations, friends! We made it to the end of the week! TGIF! It may not seem like a huge deal to get through five days. But sometimes when it’s Monday, you look at the week you have in front of you and all that’s still left to do – then yes – five days seems like a … [Read more...] about It’s Time For Better Self-Care and Better Snacking
Moms Save Money – Kids Look Good
Let’s face it – kids are expensive. As parents we don’t like to see our children as dollar signs (obviously) but there are times when we can’t help but think to ourselves, DANG, why does it cost so much money to raise these kiddos?! As a mom of three kids one of our biggest … [Read more...] about Moms Save Money – Kids Look Good
Nurse Purse: Making Pumping Pretty
I love being able to breastfeed my girl. But there is one thing I do not love about it . . . pumping. I really truly hate it. But as a working mama it is a necessity for me to pump while I am away from her. I am so grateful for my amazing pump. It allows me the chance to provide … [Read more...] about Nurse Purse: Making Pumping Pretty
Nine Newborn Must-Have Items
It’s hard to believe that I’ve had three babies and never shared some of my favorite newborn items with my readers! I have to admit, my list for my first baby would probably be way different than it is now. By the time you’ve had three babies your list of must-have items is … [Read more...] about Nine Newborn Must-Have Items
Apple Picking in August
We missed apple picking season last year. So this year I made a vow that we would go early in the season before the trees were picked over. Lucky for us the super hot summer had the apples ripening already. When I saw that Alldredge Orchards was opening up two weeks early we … [Read more...] about Apple Picking in August
Our Thankgiving Clothespin Wreath (yes, I did a craft)
Last week I decided to do a craft with my kids. Something that would help them understand what it is to be grateful for the upcoming holidays. I got the idea for a Thanksgiving wreath from the Chica & Jo website. When I pinned it to pinterest I was like, yeah, whatever. I’m … [Read more...] about Our Thankgiving Clothespin Wreath (yes, I did a craft)
BlogHer Bound!
Wish me luck, everyone! I’m headed to San Diego today for the big BlogHer conference! I gotta tell ya, I’m psyched! I can’t believe one of my blogging goals has finally been reached! Remember how I was telling you guys that I didn’t have a sponsor? Try try again, as they say. I … [Read more...] about BlogHer Bound!
Climb Every Mountain
I grew up in a house filled with music. My dad has been a high school band director for more than 40 years. When I was young he always conducted the pit orchestra for the musicals put on by community theater. I think this is where my love obsession of musicals came … [Read more...] about Climb Every Mountain
Bump in the Road
Something scary happened on Wednesday. I went to the bathroom, which I do every 10 minutes it seems, only this time there was blood. I was at work so I tried to stay calm but everything in my brain was screaming “OH MY GOD, NO!” I called Naaman who told me to call the doctor. The … [Read more...] about Bump in the Road