finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
THE WITCHING HOUR [as defined by yours truly] — The hour(s) anywhere from 4-7pm in which children turn into the worst version of themselves and attack their nearest prey/mama with tears, whining, and insatiable desires. via GIPHY Pretty much. The witching hour brings about massive mama tears. And now, the play by play … Nap time […]
Welcome to the May 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Parenting With or Without Extended FamilyThis post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared how relatives help or hinder their parenting. Please read to the end to find […]
Joining Julie at A Little Bit of All of It for her Preparing for Birth Series. This week’s focus is Childbirth Education. Want to participate? Learn about all the upcoming topics here! During my first pregnancy Dominic and I took Bradley classes. It was the perfect fit for us as first time parents since it […]
FARMER’S MARKET – dress, c/o fresh produce | flips, old navy | cardi, gap | tank, costco | necklace, anthro | sunnies, american eagle Ah, fresh produce. I’m in love with two kinds … the real kind from the farmer’s market and Fresh Produce clothing. They were sweet enough to send me the above maxi […]
Hey there little man! You are seriously a mover and a shaker – ten times more active than your sister every was! Your favorite hours seem to be between 10pm and 12am … you know, right when I’m trying to fall asleep for the night. I hope that isn’t a routine we keep up once […]
I’ve become a pretty good deal shopper when it comes to natural products these days. It isn’t as easy as conventional coupon shopping, but the deals are out there, I promise! Most recently I stumbled upon, and then had the opportunity to officially partner with Lucky Vitamin. They are a website that focuses on providing […]
Early in April my mom, sister, Jemma, and I filled the van and made a 6 hour trek to Pullman, WA! It was Mom’s Weekend at Washington State University and we turned it into a girl’s weekend reunion with our dear Hannah. Jemma did extraordinary on the car ride – ten times better than I […]
Reading: Crossed. My sister teaches junior high which means she is privy to all the up-and-coming young adult novels. She read Twilight and Hunger Games eons before I heard about them! Supposedly the Matched trilogy is next in the queue for most popular. Crossed is the second book and the third comes out in November […]
Jemma’s 18 month photo shoot from Yuen Lui Sweet Girl … You and mama have found such a lovely routine! I have some of my energy back and it has allowed us to have lots of fun :) Home days are by far our favorites. The ones where we lounge in jammies over a hot […]
It’s not that I don’t want a boy. I always have. But, I am a little anxious, well, curious is a better word. Boys are my unknown. I grew up with only sisters and no close boy friends or boy cousins. See what I mean? Girls, I get. Boys … what exactly do you do […]
HOME DAY — cropped sweatshirt, thrifted F21 | maternity tank, be maternity from target | yoga pants, american eagle Back in January, I sported this same top sans bump. I can’t decide if it is totally taboo to pair a crop top with a baby bump or if it is totally awesome. I’m leaning towards […]