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Archives for December 2018

motherhood | December 19, 2018

You’re the One Who Still Fits On My Chest

You’re the One Who Still Fits On My Chest

My sweet baby. You are the one who still fits on my chest. Your big brother and sister take up my entire lap. I love sitting with them and holding them. But they seem so big. However, you, my little girl, still fit perfectly up against my chest and snuggle in just right. This time where I can still cradle you in my arms is not lost on me. I know ... Read More

motherhood, style | December 18, 2018

Our 2018 Christmas Card

Our 2018 Christmas Card

I LOVE making our Christmas card each year! And I love getting them in the mail too. It's the BEST! If you haven't received one from us yet, act surprised when it comes in the mail okay? I just love how they turned out! The little details are perfect. I typically use just one photo for our card, but the photos of the kids turned out so cute, I ... Read More

kids, motherhood | December 14, 2018

Bath Time Survival Mode

Bath Time Survival Mode

Some days I’m on top of things and feel like a supermom. I get my to-do list done, the kids all eat their dinner without complaining, and they don’t fight bed time. But that’s just some days. Most days I feel like I’m in survival mode. I take everything in 30-minute increments. “If I can just make dinner really quickly, I’ll be okay.” “If I can ... Read More

motherhood | December 12, 2018

How to Stay Safe While Driving this Winter

How to Stay Safe While Driving this Winter

It’s no secret that I have a love-hate relationship to winter. I LOVE the look of falling snow, how it covers the trees and makes everything sparkle. I love watching my kids play in the snow, make snow angels, go sledding, and build a snowman. But I hate bundling up so much for the snow….and most of all I hate driving in it. This California girl ... Read More

kids | December 3, 2018

A Little Girl’s Dream Come True

A Little Girl’s Dream Come True

Big, big, news around our house! Our sweet three year old, Sadie, has a big girl room! Finally! We recently transitioned Sadie out of her crib and in to a big kid bunk bed with Hudson. I know, I know….it took us long enough! But my sweet girl never once complained about sleeping in her cozy crib…but now she LOVES being a big kid in a big ... Read More

Lately on Instagram

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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