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Archives for October 2017

Uncategorized | October 30, 2017

Christmas Pajama Roundup

Christmas Pajama Roundup

If you know me, you know how much I LOVE Christmas pajamas for my kids. And yes...it's still October...but trust me, you'll want to shop early for Christmas pajamas. Because I promise you, they WILL sell out, and fast! Buy them now while you can still get your choice of pattern and sizes...plus most of these are already on SALE!!! I've taken the ... Read More

Uncategorized | October 25, 2017

Kid-Approved Snack Ideas

Kid-Approved Snack Ideas

Today’s post is sponsored by Stonyfield® Organic YoKids®. My kids can be picky eaters….and snack time is no exception. If they like a certain snack on a Monday I can almost guarantee you that by Wednesday they will not even touch it. So I try to mix it up at snack time as much as I can! I’ve also learned through the years that my kids like ... Read More

Uncategorized | October 19, 2017

Hudson’s Pokémon Birthday

Hudson’s Pokémon Birthday

We celebrated our big FIVE year old with his favorite things: presents, friends, and Pokémon!  Welcome to Hudson's party! If you look carefully at this photo you'll notice some Poké balls hiding in the yard. More details on that below.  We had some yummy snacks for everyone: spinach artichoke dip, taco dip, popcorn, fruit, ... Read More

Uncategorized | October 11, 2017

Three Things

Three Things

Today I thought I'd share three things about each of us....just a quick little update on real life happenings in our neck of the woods! I'll start with the littlest in our crew... Belle 1. Apparently six months is when you can army crawl across the room. I don't remember the older two kids being able to get around so well. But Belle is ... Read More

Uncategorized | October 6, 2017

How to Pick the Right Car Seat For Your Family

How to Pick the Right Car Seat For Your Family

  Your children are you most precious cargo. Car seat safety is something I take seriously...and you should too. As a mom of three I've been around the block when it comes to car seats. I've tested out and installed more than I can even count! Today I want to share a few of the tips I've learned along the way! 1. Read your car's owner's ... Read More

Uncategorized | October 4, 2017

10 Ways to Sleep Better Tonight, Even if You Have Kids

10 Ways to Sleep Better Tonight, Even if You Have Kids

As a mom of three, I'm pretty well practiced in functioning on not enough sleep. It's no fun, but it goes with the territory of being a mom. But that doesn't mean I can't make the most of the few precious hours of sleep I do get each night! Along with diet and exercise, sleep has the power to change your life. Every parent knows the importance of ... Read More

Uncategorized | October 3, 2017

A Busy Mom’s Guide to Dinner

A Busy Mom’s Guide to Dinner

Confession: Some days I feel like I have it all together. I manage to get myself dressed and ready, get the kids to their activities on time, and even make my bed. Those days seem to be few and far between now that we have three kids under age five! Our life is crazy, busy, and messy. For every day I have it all together there are at least five ... Read More

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Adding some fall to my kitchen with @geometry.hous Adding some fall to my kitchen with @geometry.house towels!
Soccer moms unite! Items linked in my bio. Soccer moms unite! Items linked in my bio.
“We go together like blue skies and sunny days. “We go together like blue skies and sunny days. Like a picture on a page. Like PB&J. We put the ILY in family.” We can’t stop singing the songs on the Growin’ Up Country Vol. 1 album over here! I’ve always loved country music and love that this album features original songs with positive messages that I can sing and dance along to with my kids. The album is fun and sweet and just so magical. We couldn’t love it more! You can find Growin’ Up Country Vol. 1 on all music streaming platforms. Pop on over to @nashville.moms for details on a fun giveaway! Share your favorite Growin’ Up Country Vol. 1 song for a chance to win a family bundle! #GrowinUpCountry #CountryFamJams
This is 11! Happy birthday Hudson! I love you to t This is 11! Happy birthday Hudson! I love you to the moon and back a million times forever.
It really is true when they say the days are long It really is true when they say the days are long but the years are short. One day I’m struggling to carry two babies at a time while wrangling a toddler and then next minute they are all off to school and practices and friends’ houses. With all three kids in school we’ve been thinking a lot about their futures and how we are going to one day pay for college. We set up a Michigan Education Trust 529 plan for each of our kids when they were babies and I am SO happy we did! With a MET account, we can pay for future college tuition at today’s prices. With MET’s discounted age-based pricing the earlier you start, the more you are able to save! Plus grandparents and other loved ones can contribute to my kids’ accounts too! With MET you get back what you put in if your child chooses a different path and the money goes with you if your child goes to school out of state. You can even transfer it to immediate family members and all contributions to MET plans are tax deductible! To learn more about how to set up a MET account and the benefits of starting your child’s account early, check out my stories or the link in my bio. @mieducationtrust #sponsored #SETwithMET #MI529 #collegesavings #METSept2023
Let’s put together a tween boy gift basket! Let’s put together a tween boy gift basket!
Our power went out so we made the best of it. Thes Our power went out so we made the best of it. These are the moments I don’t want to ever forget.
Calling all girl moms! Talking to my girls about p Calling all girl moms! Talking to my girls about puberty and their bodies has always been important to me. I want my girls to know they can always come to me with any question and that we can learn and talk about our bodies together. Being a girl is amazing and wonderful but bizarre at the same time! That’s why I’m so excited to share Girlology with you! Girlology is an age-appropriate video subscription made by doctors and real moms to help moms and their daughters talk about everything from bra-shopping to periods. And SO much more. I love watching the short bite-size videos with Sadie. They provide just the jumpstart we need to talk about all the changes coming our way, body image, answer her questions, and get in some quality time together….plus A LOT of giggles! @girlology is a trusted name in girls' wellness and provides expert on demand support and coaching for kids and parents. Girlology has grade-level playlists and videos for every age and stage, whether your daughter is in 3rd grade, like mine, and just getting ready for puberty all the way through the teen years. Girlology helps parents feel confident and ready to talk about body changes with their daughters and 96% of Girlology girls report they are less anxious asking questions about their body! I am SO glad I discovered Girlology. Use code Julie20 for 20% off a Girlology subscription or try Girlology risk-free with a 7-day FREE trial!  #Girlology #Parentingthroughpuberty #Empowerher #Girlmom

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