finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
From the moment a mama finds out she’s expecting, she begins thinking about pounds. I know at least I did. As the scale crept up, it crossed my mind a handful of times, how exactly, it would go back down. I say a “handful of times” because I’ve never been very involved with my weight. […]
On occasion I write for the site, What To Expect, and this week I’m sharing a bit about our family’s outdoor play and free-range philosophy. Take a peek and chime in with your thoughts! This morning after breakfast, I shuffled Jemma and Max outside to play — by themselves. With a light breeze and the […]
Ice Cream Adventure /// top, BDG via Urban Outfitters | shorts, LOFT, thrifted | Birkenstocks | purse, c/o Lily Jade | necklace, Archer + Hare | sunnies, TOMS You know those weeks that are still Spring, but feel fully Summer? Sprummer. We’re embracing Sprummer around here! To the max! Mostly because we drove to Portland […]
I could buy my mom gifts all day long. She’s just easy to shop for … maybe because we like many of the same things. But my dad and Dominic, they’re a bit more particular. So, when holidays come around I’m always a little stumped as to what they’ll like AND USE most. Yes, believe […]
Did you know I lived in Portland for almost 7 years? It’s where I went to college and where Dominic and I met. Jemma was even born there! Portland will always hold a special place in my heart – for many reasons – one such reason being the fabulous food! Around every corner, Portland boasts […]
It’s a real travesty I haven’t shared this recipe before. It’s a W-I-N-N-E-R. Big time. I love, crave and adore these cookies. So does my husband! For holidays and celebrations if he doesn’t request Peanut Butter Pie, he requests these. So yummy and the perfect companion to a glass of cold milk or a night […]
And just like that, the guy I fell in love with at 20 is now 28! Happy Birthday, Dominic! To celebrate we used our tickets from ScoreBig to catch a Mariners game last week on a Seattle date night. We attempted to hit the ballpark food favorites, most of which disappointed, but we did see […]
You know that quote that’s floating around? Well, today’s post is brought to you by the awesome Kozy Shack who is all about wholesome ingredients. Long live real food! And a special thanks to Kozy Shack for sponsoring today’s giveaway and my stroll down memory lane! It’s been 15 years since my grandma passed away. […]
On a daily basis what kind of pampering do you do for yourself? Ok, ok … How about weekly? Fine, don’t call it pampering. Let’s call it mama self-care. Caring for yourself through little things, no day long spa days or cruises :) The things that fill you up so you can then turn around […]
The other week I was flying solo. For 5 whole days. Dominic was on a work trip to Vegas, yes, I know, for a super awesome management training. He was nominated and all that jazz and promises he didn’t have much fun without me. The binder of seminar notes and assignments he brought home confirms […]
Nothing spectacular today, but since it took me forever and a day to come up with this, I figured it was worth sharing. May I present … what to do with your changing table when it’s no longer needed to change the babies. Our back-up/second changing table fit perfectly into Jemma’s closet and […]