Fun, New Reads for Kiddos!

My girls LOVE books and would happily read all day long. Kim Ann sent my girls two of her books to read and review and, let me tell you, they begged to read them over and over. One of them was the story Cambri chose as her bedtime story every night for a week straight!

Start a New Tradition: Halloween Style

Halloween is many kids favorite holiday. My three year old asked all year long when she was going to be able to dress up and get candy, and much to her delight, that time is now! My neighborhood is still doing both trick or treats and, the newly popular, trunk or treats, so we won't be missing out on those (socially distanced, of course) but there are so many other fun activities you and your family can do this time of year.

Hey There, Pumpkin!

It's officially Fall! With that comes a slew of fun family activities geared towards cooling temperatures, beautiful colors, and an array of amazing flavors.

The Heart Behind the Shop

I come from a small town, so we have a ton of little mom and pop shops. It was ingrained in me early to shop local and shop small. Yes, we have a Walmart and the next town over a Target, but for a good chunk of things, we try to shop our local small shops.

How to Combat Mom Anger + Stop Mom Guilt Now!

Being a mom is hard work. We're warned before we have kids that it's the hardest, but best, job we could ever have, and gosh is that so darn true!

How to Ease Back-to-School Anxiety and Start the School Year with a Bang!

The school year is fast approaching (and for many has already begun), and with that can come a lot of anxiety. Throw in a national pandemic, and you can assume that many moms, dads, and kiddos are really feeling the nerves.

The Best Cheap or Free Date Nights!

With Cody and I just celebrating our fifth anniversary, I thought it would only be fitting to do a post about our favorite dates.

Finally, A Cradle Cap Solution!

When my oldest was a baby, she had terrible cradle cap (or cradle crap, as we affectionately call it in our home). I felt like I tried everything, but was at my wits end.

I Once Was A Sceptic…

I never in a million years thought I would be a “baby wearer.” Structured carriers seemed uncomfortable, ring slings were confusing, and wraps looked like a LOT of fabric.

Tonight, I Cried.

I have days I feel like a rockstar mom, a great wife, and a good friend. Today wasn’t one of those days. And that’s ok.