The Girl in the Red Shoes

As a mom of three, breastfeeding my babies has been one of the biggest joys of my life. Next to creating and giving birth to three of the most precious children in the entire world, it is my biggest accomplishment.  Each round of breastfeeding has taught me so much about myself as a mom. I have learned how to sacrifice my own comforts ... Read More

Happy February! I can't believe January is already over. 2018 just started and it's already flying by. The kids love to do projects in the afternoon so I thought we should celebrate the start of the month of love with some Valentine's Day cookie decorating. I made the cookies while Hudson was at school and Sadie was in the church ... Read More

I know I talk about this all the time, but it seems like this whole "growing up thing" is way more emotional with the last baby than it was with the first two. Every little milestone is met with happiness mixed with sadness. I love watching Belle grow and develop, but a part of me wants to keep her a baby forever. I felt that way at times with my ... Read More

As a reader, some of my favorite blog posts are those that are real, not picture perfect, and something I can relate too. I know that so much of social media is made to look picture perfect...and that's just not real life. So today I want to share a typical day in my life with all of you! I took a TON of photos on my phone (I'm warning you now!) ... Read More

I moved from Michigan to California about ten years ago and since then have learned a few things about caring for my skin during the winter. Now that I’m in my thirties and have three little children, remembering to take care of my skin, and finding the time to do it, is often difficult. So I’ve rounded up a few of my best tips for taking care of ... Read More

This post is sponsored by Carter’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. It's not fair, how fast this baby stage flies by. I blinked and my sweet babe turned 10 months old. Which is basically a year old. Someone hold me. We are confident that Belle is our last baby...but she's just growing so fast that even my ... Read More

A few weeks ago Belle was pretty sick. Nothing major, just a bad cold and upset tummy, but it lasted several days. Her upset stomach cased some pretty gross diapers, which resulted in the worst diaper rash I've ever seen. It was so bad that I didn't know what to do, and ended up calling the pediatrician on Christmas Eve. My poor girl. I learned a ... Read More

Playroom Makeover with Hypoallergenic Alternative to Carpet | Air.o Unified Soft Flooring I’m pinching myself. We have an official playroom! Ever since we built this house we’ve been dreaming of the day when we could finish our basement. It’s massive, cold, and basically a place for the kids to jump on the trampoline and for us to store all ... Read More

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M. Smucker Company. The opinions and text are all mine. If you know me, you know that I am a huge animal lover. Growing up, we always had at least two cats and one dog...often more! Having pets was just a normal part of my life...and I wouldn't have it any other way. I’m ... Read More

My good friend just had a baby....her fourth! And it got me thinking about what kind of things I like to receive after having a baby, especially if it's not my first. Usually a second-time (or third-time) mom has most of the baby items she needs, so I like to stick with something little and special for baby, plus a few things to bring a little joy ... Read More