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Archives for April 2016

Uncategorized | April 29, 2016

Mommy bloggers got to blog

Mommy bloggers got to blog

I love how some mommy bloggers have these beautiful walls and backdrops for their photos and I'm all "Hey! Look at this photo I snapped of a dirty downtown wall + kids who are OVER IT + mini trees!" Also, yes, my child crawled around on the dirty downtown city sidewalk. Right towards a piece of trash. But mommy bloggers got to blog right? Truth ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 26, 2016

Easy Tomato & Cucumber Hummus Dip

Easy Tomato & Cucumber Hummus Dip

This post is sponsored by The Women Bloggers but my love for Bush's Hummus Made Easy is all my own. #HummusMadeEasy Now that it's finally warming up outside, I'm starting to crave fresh veggies and snacks. This weekend I whipped up this amazing Hummus, Tomato, Cucumber, and Feta dip for a simple appetizer and it was so good! I ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 22, 2016

Friday Five

Friday Five

It's been a while since I've done a five on Friday....so let's do it! {one} This girl and her dimple. She always wakes up from her nap happy, and I love that about her. She also took stellar naps yesterday, which I also love! And no, she doesn't wear a bow when she naps. I popped that sucker on her and as soon as I snapped this photo she ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 19, 2016

I’m Not Tired

I’m Not Tired

No, I'm not tired. Said by no mother ever. Hudson is the best sleeper ever and just loves to sleep all night in his bed. I'm just going to write it here because if I do, it will come true right? But in real life he alters between "I not tired mama! I awake! See?" and "Cuddle me mama! I just want to CUDDLE YOU!!!!" ALL. NIGHT. ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 18, 2016

Love at First Floss

Love at First Floss

Happy Monday friends! Today I want to talk about the teeth brushing battle. I love to brush my kid's teeth...said by no one ever. Anybody else have this problem? Every day Hudson and I battle over brushing those pearly whites. He wants to do it himself...which basically means chew on the tooth brush and mess around. Usually he'll let me help, but ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 14, 2016

That time we almost got a cow….

That time we almost got a cow….

I mean, not really.....but we really wanted a cow. Or at least Hudson did. And I kinda did too. On Tuesday Hudson and I went to visit a local dairy farm with some of the mom's in my church group. And it was SO fun. And so stinky...... They had like over 1,000 cows. And of course Hudson was fearless and walked right up to ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 11, 2016

Sadie Mae: 10 Months

Sadie Mae: 10 Months

10 months. TEN MONTHS. How is that possible? Fastest and bestest 10 months of my life.  Sadie is sugar, spice, everything nice, rainbows, and happiness. I know I say that every month, but she is just bursting with joy all the time. Except when a cashier at Target tries to talk to her....then she's all seriousness and grumpiness. But other ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 5, 2016

Building a House: Frequently Asked Questions Part 2

Building a House: Frequently Asked Questions Part 2

I love that you all love talking about house stuff! In my first post, I answered a few of your questions and today I'm back to answer a few more! Let's do this. 1. How long did the actual "building" part of the process take?  I shared that the entire planning + finding land + building took about a year...but from the time they actually ... Read More

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Everyone knows how busy Scout Elves are during the Everyone knows how busy Scout Elves are during the lead-up to Christmas! This official 24-Day Ultimate Elf Ideas Kit from The Elf on the Shelf includes everything your Scout Elf needs to bring fun and magic to your home! Inside, your Scout Elf will find 24 sets of elf ideas and props plus instructions for setup each day. It couldn’t be easier! Available now at Walmart. This video is sponsored by The Lumisella Company. @elfontheshelf @thesantaverse #ElfontheShelf #Santaverse
Officially decorating for Christmas now that I fou Officially decorating for Christmas now that I found these cuties! #aldifinds #aldigingerbreadhouse
If Sadie had a walk-up song, this would be it 💕 If Sadie had a walk-up song, this would be it 💕
We had the best Halloween with this crew! We had the best Halloween with this crew!
Here’s my mom hack for scoring major cool points Here’s my mom hack for scoring major cool points with my kids…..KiwiCo! I found an amazing selection of @kiwico_inc  crates at my local Target and had to bring several of them home. KiwoCo is my go to for fun hands-on projects that offer endless inspiration for kids to learn, create, and explore. My girls chose the light up wire are kit and it turned out amazing! I love that my girls feel that sense of pride and accomplishment after making their KiwiCo crate! Be sure to check out KiwiCo now online or in store at your local Target. You better believe I’m going to grab a few more crates to save for gifting and even just crafting and creating on a rainy day! #KiwiCoAtTarget #KiwiCo #KiwiCoPartner

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