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Archives for December 2018

motherhood | December 19, 2018

You’re the One Who Still Fits On My Chest

You’re the One Who Still Fits On My Chest

My sweet baby. You are the one who still fits on my chest. Your big brother and sister take up my entire lap. I love sitting with them and holding them. But they seem so big. However, you, my little girl, still fit perfectly up against my chest and snuggle in just right. This time where I can still cradle you in my arms is not lost on me. I know ... Read More

motherhood, style | December 18, 2018

Our 2018 Christmas Card

Our 2018 Christmas Card

I LOVE making our Christmas card each year! And I love getting them in the mail too. It's the BEST! If you haven't received one from us yet, act surprised when it comes in the mail okay? I just love how they turned out! The little details are perfect. I typically use just one photo for our card, but the photos of the kids turned out so cute, I ... Read More

kids, motherhood | December 14, 2018

Bath Time Survival Mode

Bath Time Survival Mode

Some days I’m on top of things and feel like a supermom. I get my to-do list done, the kids all eat their dinner without complaining, and they don’t fight bed time. But that’s just some days. Most days I feel like I’m in survival mode. I take everything in 30-minute increments. “If I can just make dinner really quickly, I’ll be okay.” “If I can ... Read More

motherhood | December 12, 2018

How to Stay Safe While Driving this Winter

How to Stay Safe While Driving this Winter

It’s no secret that I have a love-hate relationship to winter. I LOVE the look of falling snow, how it covers the trees and makes everything sparkle. I love watching my kids play in the snow, make snow angels, go sledding, and build a snowman. But I hate bundling up so much for the snow….and most of all I hate driving in it. This California girl ... Read More

kids | December 3, 2018

A Little Girl’s Dream Come True

A Little Girl’s Dream Come True

Big, big, news around our house! Our sweet three year old, Sadie, has a big girl room! Finally! We recently transitioned Sadie out of her crib and in to a big kid bunk bed with Hudson. I know, I know….it took us long enough! But my sweet girl never once complained about sleeping in her cozy crib…but now she LOVES being a big kid in a big ... 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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