After turning 30 and having three kids, I can't eat like I used to. Gone are the days of eating whatever I want, whenever I want. Now, that I know better, I try and eat as healthfully as I can (while not depriving myself!) and try my best to make good decisions about what I put in my body. Most importantly, I'm trying to model healthy eating to my ... Read More
6 Ways to Jumpstart Your Mornings
Mornings can be hectic in my house. Some days all three kids wake up at the same time and I have to hustle to get smoothies made, teeth and hair brushed, bags in the car, and all their little shoes on the right feet. So today I'm sharing a few ways I've discovered to get a jumpstart on my mornings and help everything run more smoothly! 1. Wake ... Read More
Strong Like Mom
Everything I know, I learned from my mom. She is the strongest, smartest, most caring, hardest working, and best person I know. I want to pass her example onto my children by teaching them to be kind to others, be helpful, to stand up for themselves, to be responsible and trustworthy…and the list goes on and on. There are a million things I want my ... Read More
Survival Guide for Eating Out with Kids
Eating out with my children is an adventure. And that's putting it nicely. Before we had children, Jon and I would eat out often. But now, it's basically never. When we had just one child we thought it was hard to eat out....but add two more in to the mix and it's pretty much a circus. We are outnumbered. And they know it. So today I thought I'd ... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions
So, I love it when bloggers answer my burning questions....which is what I'm going to do today! I've received a lot of fun questions lately so here you go. Spilling all the details on the stuff you want to know.... Q: "Where is your necklace from? " A: I have two that I love and wear all the time. My bar necklace is from Betsy Farmer Designs. ... Read More
Outdoor Adventuring
When it snows in April, you just have to make the best of it! Hudson and Sadie have been begging to go outside every day this spring, so we’ve had lots of fun outdoor adventures. Last week we suddenly got an unexpected snow storm….but we still had fun. Getting outside is so important for the kid’s health…and my healthy and sanity too! We don’t let ... Read More
Sister Life is the Best Life
I know I say this all the time. But man, having two girls is SO. MUCH. FUN. I always wanted a sister when I was little…so these two are SO lucky to have each other. And I’ll be sure to remind them of that fact over and over when they are teenagers. I’m partnering with Baby Dove for this post because it’s the only product I trust to take care of my ... Read More
Baby Food: The Basics
When it comes to baby food, I've been around the block a few times. As you know, I exclusively breastfed all three of my kids until they were 6 months old...and after that 6 month mark I introduced solid food. At first, this can be intimidating, but luckily feeding a baby is way easier than I thought it would be! So today I thought I ... Read More
Life Lately
Sorry for the radio silence around here! The kids have been wearing me out. And we've been busy. Not with anything in particular, just regular life, you know? Between making a meal, cleaning up after a meal, playing, changing diapers, wiping noses, and breaking up fights, the days just fly by. Anyone else? A friend recently asked me how I take ... Read More
How I Clean My House
One of my most frequently asked questions is how I find time to clean my house. With three little ones, a husband, a blog, social media channels to update, kid's activities, and a house, finding time to keep everything clean is a major challenge. It's a daily struggle. I like things clean and orderly, but since having kids my standards ... Read More
