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Archives for July 2019

motherhood | July 17, 2019

6 Healthy Lifestyle Changes for Busy Moms

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

motherhood | July 15, 2019

Amazon Prime Day Favorites

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

motherhood | July 12, 2019

Nordstrom Sale Favorites

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

motherhood | July 1, 2019

Mom Friends

Mom Friends

Making friends once you are a mom is HARD. And while I feel terribly unqualified to talk about this, I think it’s important that we do. I’m not good at making friends. Yup. I said it! I’ve always been the type of person that just had a 2-3 close friends. I was always friendly to everyone, and knew a lot of people, but only had a handful of ... Read More

Lately on Instagram

Snow globe status today and we are here for it! Snow globe status today and we are here for it!
AD: Feeling stressed? The good news is you are not AD: Feeling stressed? The good news is you are not alone! It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially after this crazy year! To manage stress, I try to take frequent breaks, remember to smile and laugh every day, carve out some alone time every morning, exercise daily, and turn to friends and other resources available to me if I need extra support. Check out more healthy stress management tips from Ambetter from Meridian: https://lnk2.io/wFTgVcc #BetterIs
I’m just a mom, playing My Little Ponies for the I’m just a mom, playing My Little Ponies for the hundredth time, trying not to step on all the tiny toys that are everywhere in my house, about to clean peanut butter off the rug (again) and wondering how many times I’ll have to re-heat my coffee today. Anyone relate?
It’s not lost on me what a blessing it has been It’s not lost on me what a blessing it has been to have extra time with my girl at home. Ruby likes it too.
Why yes, we are still rocking our Christmas pajama Why yes, we are still rocking our Christmas pajamas thanks for asking.
“You’re so pretty mama - can I have a cookie p “You’re so pretty mama - can I have a cookie please?” Well twist my arm....🍪
Gentle. That’s the word I’ve chosen for 2021. Gentle. That’s the word I’ve chosen for 2021. Gentle with my children. Gentle with my family. Gentle with myself. Gentle with those who believe differently than I do. Couldn’t we all use a little more gentleness? After 8 years of raising babies and a crazy 2020 it’s what my mind, body, and soul needs. And my kids and family need it from me too. Have you chosen a word for 2021? If so, let me know what it is! (and thank you @bluegrassred for the word inspo! I heard her talk about it a few times on @pantsuitpolitics and I couldn’t get it out of my head. Exactly what I need for this year!)
The kids are back in school and I got to go to Tar The kids are back in school and I got to go to Target by myself. Things are looking good 2021.

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