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Archives for May 2018

kids | May 31, 2018

It’s the Little Things….Like Picnics

It’s the Little Things….Like Picnics

Hudson is so excited to be out of school for the summer. He will miss his school friends but keeps talking about how much fun he’ll have with his family this summer….meanwhile I’m worried about how I’ll manage to entertain all three kids for three months. That’s a long time! One of my favorite activities to do on days when we are at home together ... Read More

motherhood | May 22, 2018

First Ever Pigtails!

First Ever Pigtails!

First piggies need to be documented, right? I've been waiting for this day! I mean, it only took us 2 years, 11 months, and 10 days. But who's counting? I've been so patiently waiting to style her pretty hair! She was so proud of her pigtails and kept asking to look at herself in the mirror. They lasted about five minutes before she pulled ... Read More

kids, motherhood, style | May 18, 2018

How We Knew We Needed a Third Baby

How We Knew We Needed a Third Baby

This post is sponsored by Carter's; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. This sweet girl. Our third (and final) baby. She was the missing piece to our family puzzle. She's the best thing to happen to all of us...can't you tell? I often get asked how we knew we should have another baby or how we knew we were ready for a third. And ... Read More

kids, motherhood | May 17, 2018

Eating Healthy While Eating Out

Eating Healthy While Eating Out

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

me time, motherhood | May 14, 2018

6 Ways to Jumpstart Your Mornings

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

kids, motherhood | May 11, 2018

Strong Like Mom

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

kids, motherhood | May 10, 2018

Survival Guide for Eating Out with Kids

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

kids | May 8, 2018

Wedding Weekend

Wedding Weekend

In March, the kids were in Jon's sister's wedding and were just about the cutest little flower girls and ring bearer I've ever seen. Am I right? (girls dresses (run small) / flower headbands / Belle's shoes (similar) / Sadie's shoes / tights) It was really cold that day so I only have this one photo my mom snapped of us outside. But it ... Read More

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My sunshine girl 🌻 My sunshine girl 🌻
She’s got a smile that it seems to me Reminds me She’s got a smile that it seems to me
Reminds me of childhood memories
Where everything was as fresh as the bright blue sky
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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!

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