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Archives for June 2018

kids | June 25, 2018

Michigan’s Adventure: BEST DAY EVER

Michigan’s Adventure: BEST DAY EVER

We started our summer off with a bang! And in the most fun and exciting way possible. Our family’s first ever visit to Michigan’s Adventure! It’s going to be hard to ever top this! It was our kid’s first theme park experience together and oh my word…they had the BEST DAY EVER. We had SO much fun teaming up with Michigan’s Adventure for the day, and ... Read More

kids | June 21, 2018

Caring for Baby’s Sensitive Skin in the Summer

Caring for Baby’s Sensitive Skin in the Summer

My kids all have sensitive, fair skin…just like me! It’s the price they pay for having red hair and blue eyes! So when we spend our summer days out in the sun, it’s so important to be extra careful when it comes to their delicate skin…especially for Belle! It’s my job to protect and soothe those soft, sweet rolls! I’m partnering with Baby Dove on ... Read More

motherhood | June 18, 2018

9 Tips for Keeping Kids Safe in the Sun

9 Tips for Keeping Kids Safe in the Sun

This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. After the longest winter ever, we are SO ready for spring and summer! My kids are begging to go outside and play their little hearts out….and I’m ready to jump in on the fun too! With three little fair-skinned redheads to look after, keeping them safe in the sun is my number one priority. ... Read More

motherhood | June 14, 2018

Mom Style

Mom Style

My style has evolved a lot over the past three years. When I just had Hudson, I worked full time out of the home and was pretty stylish (if I do say so myself). But after having Sadie I quit my job to stay home with my kids....and then when Sadie had just turned 1 we found out Belle was on the way. It's been a crazy and busy past few years for ... Read More

motherhood | June 11, 2018

A Blogger’s Thoughts on Online Safety

A Blogger’s Thoughts on Online Safety

I partnered with Allstate for this post because it was such a great fit and really ties in to my message and goal here: mom life is hard, and navigating an online world is even harder. All opinions are my own. Did you know that June is Internet Safety Month? As a blogger, I spend a lot of time online, and share a lot of my personal life online ... Read More

me time, motherhood | June 7, 2018

My Secret to Day 3 Hair

My Secret to Day 3 Hair

This post is sponsored by Dove Hair Care but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. A few months ago I posted a picture to my instagram story about my "day 3 hair" and got SO many questions. I actually think my hair looks best when I go at least 3 days between washings....and so many of you have asked me to spill my secrets!  The ... Read More

kids, motherhood | June 4, 2018

How We Transitioned to One Nap

How We Transitioned to One Nap

All three of my kids transitioned from two naps a day to one nap shortly after turning a year old. I know every child is different…but mine all seem to have the same type of schedule! In order to know when it’s time to switch to one nap, you need to pay close attention to your baby. If your baby is anything like mine have been, they do best with a ... Read More

Lately on Instagram

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas ❄️
Happy Thanksgiving! 💕 Happy Thanksgiving! 💕
No complaints over here 💚🩷 No complaints over here 💚🩷
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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