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Archives for August 2018

motherhood | August 29, 2018

3 Things: Back to School Edition

3 Things: Back to School Edition

  HUDSON ONE: Hudson is an official kindergartner! And he is SO excited. And so are we! I thought I would cry watching him get on the bus for the first day of school, but I didn't because we were all just so happy! Hudson was bouncing off the walls he was so excited, and his energy was contagious! I pray that his enthusiasm for school continues ... Read More

motherhood | August 23, 2018

To My Little Boy, Before You Start Kindergarten

To My Little Boy, Before You Start Kindergarten

My sweet boy, I blinked and here we are. You are off to kindergarten next week. And I cannot believe it. It seems like yesterday I was rocking you to sleep and rubbing my cheek agains your fuzzy head. Kissing your chubby feet and tickling your belly. Listening to your amazing laugh and marveling at those tiny fingers wrapped around one of mine. ... Read More

motherhood | August 15, 2018

New Back to School Favorites

New Back to School Favorites

Back to school! Back to school! It's all we've been talking about at our house lately. How many more days? What's my teacher's name? Is she nice? What games will we play? Will the bus ride be bumpy? Will I learn to read super fast?....all of these questions have come out of this guy's mouth this past month. He's so dang excited. And so am I. But ... Read More

kids, motherhood | August 13, 2018

Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters

Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters

We are full on in back-to-school prep mode over here. I’m still in disbelief that I have a child old enough to be going to school full time. Where did my baby go? Since I’m a first time kindergarten mom, I’ve done my fair share of worrying. I worry about Hudson being away from me all day. I worry about him making new friends, being kind to ... Read More

kids, motherhood | August 10, 2018

Car Essentials for Traveling with Kids

Car Essentials for Traveling with Kids

I like to think I’ve smartened up a bit now that I’m a mom of three for 16 months….but I’m sure that’s not true. I feel like the more kids I have the more forgetful I get. Anyone else? One thing I’ve learned from carting three kids around all day every day is that there is no such thing as being over prepared when it comes to stepping foot out of ... Read More

recipe | August 8, 2018

I Made Jam!

I Made Jam!

This post is sponsored by Ball® Fresh Preserving Products by Newell Brands, all thoughts and opinions are my own. The other day I did something totally new and out of my comfort zone. I made jam! From scratch! Say what? I am officially a domestic goddess now I guess! And want to know the best part? It was easy! And the results were SO ... Read More

kids | August 6, 2018

5 Easy Ways to Get Ready for Back to School

5 Easy Ways to Get Ready for Back to School

Going in to the summer, I felt overwhelmed with how I would manage to entertain my three children for three straight months. But much to my surprise, the summer is FLYING by. And before I know it, Hudson will be off to kindergarten and Sadie will be starting preschool. Time is a thief! Where did my little babies go? I’m partnering with Kleenex® ... Read More

kids, motherhood | August 3, 2018

Easy Like Summer Mornings

Easy Like Summer Mornings

This post is sponsored by Dannon® Oikos® Traditional Greek Yogurt but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Easy like Sunday morning....said no mom ever. Mornings with three kids can be challenging...especially when they all wake up at the same time and demand something from me all at once. With our summer schedules being all over ... Read More

motherhood | August 2, 2018

Making Summer Memories Last

Making Summer Memories Last

I remember in May worrying that I wouldn’t be able to fill the days this summer. Having three kids five and under at home with me all day, every day was daunting. But much to my surprise and delight, we have had the BEST summer together. It’s true when they say the days are long but the years are short. The days this summer have felt long on ... Read More

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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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