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
Livin’ that Summer Life
These three are living it up this summer. Pool and popsicles every day. Movies and games at home. Lots and lots of play time. They don't know how good they've got it. I was worried about how we would fill the days this summer with no school and no big plans...but to my surprise it has been pretty easy. The days are long but seem to fly by. I just ... 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
9 Tips for Keeping Kids Safe in the Sun
This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. After the longest winter ever, we are SO ready for spring and summer! My kids are begging to go outside and play their little hearts out….and I’m ready to jump in on the fun too! With three little fair-skinned redheads to look after, keeping them safe in the sun is my number one priority. ... Read More
Mom Style
My style has evolved a lot over the past three years. When I just had Hudson, I worked full time out of the home and was pretty stylish (if I do say so myself). But after having Sadie I quit my job to stay home with my kids....and then when Sadie had just turned 1 we found out Belle was on the way. It's been a crazy and busy past few years for ... Read More
A Blogger’s Thoughts on Online Safety
I partnered with Allstate for this post because it was such a great fit and really ties in to my message and goal here: mom life is hard, and navigating an online world is even harder. All opinions are my own. Did you know that June is Internet Safety Month? As a blogger, I spend a lot of time online, and share a lot of my personal life online ... Read More
My Secret to Day 3 Hair
This post is sponsored by Dove Hair Care but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. A few months ago I posted a picture to my instagram story about my "day 3 hair" and got SO many questions. I actually think my hair looks best when I go at least 3 days between washings....and so many of you have asked me to spill my secrets! The ... Read More
How We Transitioned to One Nap
All three of my kids transitioned from two naps a day to one nap shortly after turning a year old. I know every child is different…but mine all seem to have the same type of schedule! In order to know when it’s time to switch to one nap, you need to pay close attention to your baby. If your baby is anything like mine have been, they do best with a ... Read More
