finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Did I let Jemma circle her little heart out when the Toys R Us Christmas catalog arrived last week? Of course I did. I’m not the mom version of Wicked Witch of the West! But, when it comes down to what I’ll actually be spending my money on this Christmas, it probably won’t be found in […]
Driving down the freeway last week, Jemma began chatting about the weather – one of her favorite topics. She commented on all the rain and how it makes her so “fwusterated” because it makes the slide in our cul-de-sac too wet. Then she transitioned to thoughts on summer and how she hates the sun in her eyes so […]
Elections are over, but that doesn’t mean controversial topics aren’t still a part of our everyday lives, amiright? So, in honor of Vaccine Awareness Week it only seems fitting that I spill a little on vaccinations … one of those hot topics that spark camps of strong opinions, like, REALLY strong opinions. Here’s the scoop, well, […]
I wish you could have all heard the gasp of excitement when Jemma opened her package from Minnetonka. Girl couldn’t have been more excited to see purple boots. “Mom! They’re purple! My most favorite color in the whole WILD world! How did they know?!?” I’ll always love that she says “whole wild world” … I can’t bear […]
The calendar has finally turned to November and Jemma is slowly but surely realizing that it is no longer her birthday season. It’s rough to be here, I tell ya. November is such a dreary month for little 4 year olds who don’t like turkey. Mid-October we had a Pancakes and Ponies Party. My Little […]
Today Dominic and I are starting the 21 Day Fix. I’m hesitant to even say so, because, well, what if I quit? Or eat an entire bag of chocolate covered sea salt almonds? Or order a pepperoni pizza as midnight nears? It’s out there in the universe now. For 21 days I’ll be all whole foods, […]
I smite the beginning of Christmas season when it appears everywhere before Thanksgiving. But, let’s be real, some things take time and energy beyond the month of December. Exhibit One … HOLIDAY CARDS. Shall we focus on that gem of a project today? Yes, yes we shall. Without a doubt, I’m returning to Minted this year […]
JEM’S BALLET LESSONS + BIBLE STUDY /// maxi dress, IG sale | sweater, GAP | boots, Fossil | diffuser bracelet, Simply Quinn | quart necklace, c/o Archer + Hare I’m not really one for seasonal wear. I try my best to move pieces from season to season with a few minor adjustments for heat waves […]
“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Weave Made Media® and PEOPLE StyleWatch® and Sunset®, but all my opinions are my own. #weavemade #MeTimeMags http://my-disclosur.es/RgFrEH” Do you all remember when I confessed my daily secret? The one that allows me to survive and sometimes thrive? I take a nap every single […]
This #OREOCookieBalls shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. I know Halloween just passed, but it seems like the winter holidays are in full swing. Am I right? Thanksgiving and Christmas are filling the stores and I’m taking mental notes of recipes (like these OREO ones!) and 100 other preparations […]
Halloween has been highly anticipated around here. And when it finally arrived – it didn’t disappoint. Jemma had her heart set on being a tooth fairy and Max went with a Pacific Northwest default – Seahawks boy complete with his sister’s leggings to mimic football tights :) Jem answered each door with a cheerful “Happy […]