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Archives for August 2018

motherhood | August 29, 2018

3 Things: Back to School Edition

3 Things: Back to School Edition

  HUDSON ONE: Hudson is an official kindergartner! And he is SO excited. And so are we! I thought I would cry watching him get on the bus for the first day of school, but I didn't because we were all just so happy! Hudson was bouncing off the walls he was so excited, and his energy was contagious! I pray that his enthusiasm for school continues ... Read More

motherhood | August 23, 2018

To My Little Boy, Before You Start Kindergarten

To My Little Boy, Before You Start Kindergarten

My sweet boy, I blinked and here we are. You are off to kindergarten next week. And I cannot believe it. It seems like yesterday I was rocking you to sleep and rubbing my cheek agains your fuzzy head. Kissing your chubby feet and tickling your belly. Listening to your amazing laugh and marveling at those tiny fingers wrapped around one of mine. ... Read More

motherhood | August 15, 2018

New Back to School Favorites

New Back to School Favorites

Back to school! Back to school! It's all we've been talking about at our house lately. How many more days? What's my teacher's name? Is she nice? What games will we play? Will the bus ride be bumpy? Will I learn to read super fast?....all of these questions have come out of this guy's mouth this past month. He's so dang excited. And so am I. But ... Read More

kids, motherhood | August 13, 2018

Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters

Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters

We are full on in back-to-school prep mode over here. I’m still in disbelief that I have a child old enough to be going to school full time. Where did my baby go? Since I’m a first time kindergarten mom, I’ve done my fair share of worrying. I worry about Hudson being away from me all day. I worry about him making new friends, being kind to ... Read More

kids, motherhood | August 10, 2018

Car Essentials for Traveling with Kids

Car Essentials for Traveling with Kids

I like to think I’ve smartened up a bit now that I’m a mom of three for 16 months….but I’m sure that’s not true. I feel like the more kids I have the more forgetful I get. Anyone else? One thing I’ve learned from carting three kids around all day every day is that there is no such thing as being over prepared when it comes to stepping foot out of ... Read More

recipe | August 8, 2018

I Made Jam!

I Made Jam!

This post is sponsored by Ball® Fresh Preserving Products by Newell Brands, all thoughts and opinions are my own. The other day I did something totally new and out of my comfort zone. I made jam! From scratch! Say what? I am officially a domestic goddess now I guess! And want to know the best part? It was easy! And the results were SO ... Read More

kids | August 6, 2018

5 Easy Ways to Get Ready for Back to School

5 Easy Ways to Get Ready for Back to School

Going in to the summer, I felt overwhelmed with how I would manage to entertain my three children for three straight months. But much to my surprise, the summer is FLYING by. And before I know it, Hudson will be off to kindergarten and Sadie will be starting preschool. Time is a thief! Where did my little babies go? I’m partnering with Kleenex® ... Read More

kids, motherhood | August 3, 2018

Easy Like Summer Mornings

Easy Like Summer Mornings

This post is sponsored by Dannon® Oikos® Traditional Greek Yogurt but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Easy like Sunday morning....said no mom ever. Mornings with three kids can be challenging...especially when they all wake up at the same time and demand something from me all at once. With our summer schedules being all over ... Read More

motherhood | August 2, 2018

Making Summer Memories Last

Making Summer Memories Last

I remember in May worrying that I wouldn’t be able to fill the days this summer. Having three kids five and under at home with me all day, every day was daunting. But much to my surprise and delight, we have had the BEST summer together. It’s true when they say the days are long but the years are short. The days this summer have felt long on ... 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
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!

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