Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate Hudson's 7th birthday! I received lots of requests to share his favorite birthday presents, so here you go! I know how hard it is to shop for boys once they get a little older, so I hope you find this list helpful! 1. Remote Control Car. Okay, here me out on this one. If you have a seven year old boy ... Read More
Archives for 2019
3 Ways to Enjoy Bath Time with Your Kids
Bath time is often a bit crazy in my house. Three kids + busy days + lots of water often equals a giant mess for mama. But really, I love it. Bath time has always been one of my favorite times of the day. I look forward to unwinding at the end of the day, watching my kids play in the tub, smelling their sweet soft freshly bathed skin, and then most ... Read More
Amazon Lately
I love learning what other people buy on Amazon! So since it's been a while since I've shared my favorite finds, here's a peek into what I've bought lately! This pill organizer has changed my life! Ha! Mom brain is real.....which means I always forget to give the kids their vitamins. Or I give them to two of them, and forget the third. This ... Read More
How to Make a Balloon Garland
It's here! Finally! Today I'm sharing how to make this super fun balloon garland! It's such a crowd pleaser and is the best way to add a ton of life to your party on a small budget. Plus I promise you it's easy and ANYONE can do it! Here's what you'll need: Balloons (10-12 inches inflated) Balloon pump (highly recommend this! It makes blowing ... Read More
8 Back to School Hacks Every Mom Needs
This post is sponsored by Allstate. All opinions are my own. Can you believe that it’s already time for school to start? Where did the summer go? I’m in this strange spot between not wanting summer to end and being desperate for school (and a routine) to start. Anyone else? So let’s talk about back to school and some ways to make things easier on ... Read More
How We Get Back into a Back to School Routine
This post is sponsored by Natrol but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Oh my word…..it’s back to school time! That is crazy! I stressed all spring about how I was going to fill our summer days and I blinked, and it’s almost time for school. We will have a big 1stgrader this year and he is finally excited about it! We’ve got our ... Read More
What it was Like to Wait on Kindergarten
If you’ve been following along for a while now, you may know about our decision to wait on Kindergarten for Hudson. Gosh, that two years ago now. My how time has flown! But now that we are on the other side of kindergarten and getting ready for first grade, I feel fully equipped to share our experience of waiting on kinder with you. First, I ... Read More
6 Healthy Lifestyle Changes for Busy Moms
Last year as I started to come out of the baby fog and coma I had been in for six years, I set out some heart healthy goals for myself. I’m partnering with Henry Ford Health System for this post. Becoming a family of five in 2017 was mentally and physically exhausting for me…and I hadn’t really slept, ever, since becoming a mom in 2012. So I ... Read More
Amazon Prime Day Favorites
It's Prime Day! I'll be updating this post as I find new items. So keep checking back. Don't have Amazon Prime? Click HERE to sign up for a FREE 30 day trial and shop these deals! (this post contains affiliate links) Kid's Echo Dot (36% off) Rainbow or Blue Echo Show (44% off!!!) Save $5 on any book order of $15+ with code "PRIMEBOOK19" at ... Read More
Nordstrom Sale Favorites
It's Nordstrom sale time! Every year this sale lands over my birthday...which is great timing! I'm not buying a ton of stuff this year. And the majority of the items I am getting are all repeats from the previous year. So these are mostly all tried and true favorites! Please don't feel like you have fomo and have to buy a ton of items. Just buy ... Read More
