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GUEST POST /// Thrifting Tips From a Master

Emma from Your Fonder Heart has been a long favorite blogger of mine! She’s such a genuine spirit and is full of amazing stories about wellness, birth and one of my favorite topics, thrifting. Today she’s stopping by to share her tips and tricks for thrifting success … please help me welcome Emma! I am […]

Mini Style File | Because It’s Purple + A GIVEAWAY

Some of our extended family is in town from the land of Texas this week and we’re adventuring to the max! We’ve bounced between a few cities and Wednesday landed us in Seattle – specifically, Pike’s Place Market, the original Starbucks, Molly Moon’s Ice Cream, Seattle Children’s Museum and finally, Blue Moon Burgers. All highly […]

Homeschool Room Reveal + A GIVEAWAY

Would you look at this? The school room reveal I’ve been alluding too! Ever since we decided to begin homeschool preschool in January I’ve been eager to have a designated place for our craft and workbook time. We flip flopped our former upstairs office and downstairs play room and now, the traditional bonus/media room is […]

To the Beach

Dreaming of a day at the beach … aqua marine swimsuit, c/o Leonisa | Kitty sunnies, TOMS | summer straw hat, J. Crew | Stop Drop & Tie Dress, Shop Riff Raff | The Testing | tote, Everything But Water | Badger Sunscreen | Luna flip flops, Havaianas A dear friend of mine is currently […]

Building a Healthcare Community

Do you see one doctor, a few or perhaps an assortment of specialists? Would you consider yourself to have a healthcare community?  It’s not something I really thought about before having a family, but since becoming a mom I’ve spent time thinking, researching and proactively working towards building such a community. I’m sharing about this […]

Currently

Hoping /// we can have a really long streak of being well. Stuffy noses and coughs BE GONE! Wondering /// how to get myself here sometime soon. Working //// on the finishing touches of our homeschool space. I can’t wait to share photos! Next week if I get my act together! Wearing /// the most […]

The Momiform

 This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of VSP Direct. Long, long ago I remember polling fellow mamas on their contact versus glasses preference. I was newly pregnant with Jemma and approaching my annual eye exam. My pregnancy indecision was in full swing. Anyone else suffer from pregnancy indecision? For the life […]

Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce with Zucchini Noodles

My friend, Caitlin, is popping in today to share a fabulous recipe – I can’t wait to give it a try! She blogs over at Falling Apart With Joy and in my book, she is the crockpot expert! If you’re looking for a family-friendly meal that’s simple and easy, get your pinning fingers ready – […]

Favorites Things

I love reading about other mama’s favorite things – so, I thought I’d start sharing a few of my own on occasion. Here’s my first round up! 1. doTERRA lip balm – Seriously the best! And it’s gluten free if you keep your eye out for that sort of thing. 2. Sorel Slimpack Riding Boots […]

The Heart Behind It All

This is the fourth installment in my mini series, Healthy Mama – read all the posts here! In these few posts I’m chattin’ all about being well in mind, body and spirit. I truly believe it is essential that a mama must take care of herself in order to effectively and meaningfully care for her family. […]

Style File | Snapped By Jemma

Outings with three … big bow ear warmers, c/o Nap Time Creations MO | blouse + socks, American Eagle | vest, thrifted | leggings, Nordstrom | boots, hand-me-down from a college friend | rings, Valentine’s Day gift | iced coffee with lid c/o Cuppow In the last few weeks I’ve added “mom to three” to […]