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kids, motherhood | September 30, 2019

How I Manage Kid Sick Days

How I Manage Kid Sick Days

This post has been sponsored by Mucinex®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. As a busy mom of three, if one child gets sick—it has a domino effect on our entire family. Today, I’m teaming up with Mucinex® Junior Cold and Flu Caplets and Mucinex® Junior Cough and Congestion Caplets to share how we manage a sick day in our house! Learn more about ... Read More

gift idas, kids | September 9, 2019

Gift Ideas for 7 Year Old Boys

Gift Ideas for 7 Year Old Boys

Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate Hudson's 7th birthday! I received lots of requests to share his favorite birthday presents, so here you go! I know how hard it is to shop for boys once they get a little older, so I hope you find this list helpful! 1. Remote Control Car. Okay, here me out on this one. If you have a seven year old boy ... Read More

kids, motherhood | September 4, 2019

3 Ways to Enjoy Bath Time with Your Kids

3 Ways to Enjoy Bath Time with Your Kids

Bath time is often a bit crazy in my house. Three kids + busy days + lots of water often equals a giant mess for mama. But really, I love it. Bath time has always been one of my favorite times of the day. I look forward to unwinding at the end of the day, watching my kids play in the tub, smelling their sweet soft freshly bathed skin, and then most ... Read More

motherhood | August 29, 2019

Amazon Lately

Amazon Lately

I love learning what other people buy on Amazon! So since it's been a while since I've shared my favorite finds, here's a peek into what I've bought lately! This pill organizer has changed my life! Ha! Mom brain is real.....which means I always forget to give the kids their vitamins. Or I give them to two of them, and forget the third. This ... Read More

DIY | August 23, 2019

How to Make a Balloon Garland

How to Make a Balloon Garland

It's here! Finally! Today I'm sharing how to make this super fun balloon garland! It's such a crowd pleaser and is the best way to add a ton of life to your party on a small budget. Plus I promise you it's easy and ANYONE can do it! Here's what you'll need: Balloons (10-12 inches inflated) Balloon pump (highly recommend this! It makes blowing ... Read More

kids, motherhood | August 20, 2019

8 Back to School Hacks Every Mom Needs

8 Back to School Hacks Every Mom Needs

This post is sponsored by Allstate. All opinions are my own. Can you believe that it’s already time for school to start? Where did the summer go? I’m in this strange spot between not wanting summer to end and being desperate for school (and a routine) to start. Anyone else? So let’s talk about back to school and some ways to make things easier on ... Read More

motherhood | August 14, 2019

How We Get Back into a Back to School Routine

How We Get Back into a Back to School Routine

This post is sponsored by Natrol but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Oh my word…..it’s back to school time! That is crazy! I stressed all spring about how I was going to fill our summer days and I blinked, and it’s almost time for school. We will have a big 1stgrader this year and he is finally excited about it! We’ve got our ... Read More

motherhood | August 7, 2019

What it was Like to Wait on Kindergarten

What it was Like to Wait on Kindergarten

If you’ve been following along for a while now, you may know about our decision to wait on Kindergarten for Hudson. Gosh, that two years ago now. My how time has flown! But now that we are on the other side of kindergarten and getting ready for first grade, I feel fully equipped to share our experience of waiting on kinder with you. First, I ... Read More

motherhood | July 17, 2019

6 Healthy Lifestyle Changes for Busy Moms

6 Healthy Lifestyle Changes for Busy Moms

Last year as I started to come out of the baby fog and coma I had been in for six years, I set out some heart healthy goals for myself. I’m partnering with Henry Ford Health System for this post. Becoming a family of five in 2017 was mentally and physically exhausting for me…and I hadn’t really slept, ever, since becoming a mom in 2012. So I ... Read More

motherhood | July 15, 2019

Amazon Prime Day Favorites

Amazon Prime Day Favorites

It's Prime Day! I'll be updating this post as I find new items. So keep checking back. Don't have Amazon Prime? Click HERE to sign up for a FREE 30 day trial and shop these deals! (this post contains affiliate links) Kid's Echo Dot (36% off) Rainbow or Blue Echo Show (44% off!!!) Save $5 on any book order of $15+ with code "PRIMEBOOK19" at ... Read More

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Fall leaves forever and ever. Fall leaves forever and ever.
All their personalities captured in one photo. All their personalities captured in one photo.
Raising her to love the fall as much as her mama. Raising her to love the fall as much as her mama.
My porch is really feeling fall and I AM HERE FOR My porch is really feeling fall and I AM HERE FOR IT.
A simple gift idea for teachers for Halloween! A simple gift idea for teachers for Halloween!
That one is my baby. That one is my baby.
Finally a vitamin I feel good about giving to my k Finally a vitamin I feel good about giving to my kids that they actually enjoy taking! Use code REDSHOES to save $5 on your @renzosvitamins purchase. AD Find them here: https://offer.renzosvitamins.com/REDSHOES
Soccer mom life is good. Mini van and all. Soccer mom life is good. Mini van and all.

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