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
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
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
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
How I Take Photos of My Kids
I get asked a lot how I get my kids to cooperate with all my photo taking. And I kind of chuckle a bit. Because yes, they turn out pretty cute, but dang, it's a lot of work and sweat on my part to get a good photo. And for every cute photo I take, I also take about 1,000 not-so-cute photos. And this one above? It's a RARE gem. All three siting and ... Read More
How We are Getting Ready for Kindergarten
This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. Before I know it, Hudson is going to be starting Kindergarten! Where did the time go? It seems like I blinked and he all of a sudden turned in to a big boy. He’s ready to go off and make new friends and learn new things…without me. So so so sad! But it’s exciting too! Most of you know we ... Read More
Dairy-Free Blueberry Raspberry Smoothie Popsicles
Summer is here and it's getting hot! Which means we spend a lot of time outside playing in the mornings and then finding ways too cool off in the afternoon. Our go-to for the summer is always always a popsicle! Belle calls them "pop pops" and it is the cutest thing ever. She's always asking for a "pop pop" so I wanted to find a ... Read More
Goldfish Swim School FUN!
Do you ever envy your kids? I sure do. Basically ALL THE TIME. They are living their best lives, that's for sure. Especially this summer! We signed Hudson and Sadie up for swim lessons this summer at Goldfish Swim School of Grand Rapids and they are having a blast! Hudson started swim lessons there when he was three years old and ... Read More
4th (and 5th) of July
Happy July! Our fun plans for the 4th of July were thwarted by this little lady running a temperature of 103. It was the saddest sight. We had planed to go to my mom's lake house to spend a few days swimming and relaxing. Instead, Jon took the big kids and I stayed home with this sick little lady. That's real life with three kids for you! I had ... Read More
Donuts for Breakfast AND Lunch
A new donut shop recently opened up by our house and you better believe we've been taking about it since the little "coming soon" sign popped up. So when they finally opened I jumped at the chance to bring the kids. Now, here's where my California ways start showing......I grew up in Long Beach, CA, where there was a mom and pop donut shop on ... Read More
