finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Last week I wrote about my car supply box over at Baby Gizmo and I thought it would be fun to share a video on the same topic here! Awesome freeze frame, I know … karate chop those emergencies!!! Did you make it through the whole video? Hope so! What would you add? […]
I want to thank Yoplait for sponsoring this #TasteOff, but I promise, the outcome documented below is as honest and true as things come. Greek yogurt is a staple around here. It packs a punch when it comes to protein and is my go to snack, mini lunch and/or dessert on any given day. So […]
Ya’ll got a sneak peek of my sister’s wedding back in November and now the amazingly beautiful photos from LCS Photography are trickling in. They depict so many treasured moments from that day and I’m beyond blessed that my little ones got to be a part of the wedding party. Max starred as the youngest […]
Breakfast date with my Mom … bracelets, Christmas gift, american eagle hair tie, made by my sis from this tutorial | hooded gilet/vest, c/o joules | tee, victoria’s secret | jeans + shoes, college vintage/don’t remember Church + Date Brunch … dress, h+m | | hooded gilet/vest, c/o joules | cardigan, target (clearance!) | boots, […]
There is no doubt in my mind that mothers, not yogis, are the experts when it comes to the best yoga pants! So, a few weeks ago I polled a bunch of my mama friends on their favorite yoga pants. See all their comments here! Obviously, comfort was the number one factor for us all. […]
Welcome to the January 2014 Carnival of Natural Parenting: The More Things Stay the Same This 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 talked about the continuity and constancy in their lives. Please read to the end […]
This is the first installment in my mini series, Healthy Mama. 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 take care of herself in order to effectively and meaningfully care for her family. Can I get an amen? I’ve […]
Out of the dark I feel a tiny hand reach across my neck. Jemma’s fingers curl into my skin and I hear a deep sigh. And then, these words, “I love you Mommy”. My heart swells as I whisper back, “I love you too.” She squeezes my neck in acknowledgement and shuffles her body closer […]
Resolving /// to let go, and let God. I’m a type A person, I prefer to have control and obviously, this isn’t realistic is all circumstances. I can’t keep my children well 100% of the time, I can’t see into the future, I can’t hold my breath until Dominic senses that the dishwasher needs to […]
Amidst the ugliness of winter – yep, poor Dominic has the flu + Jemma has a tummy bug – there is something beautiful. It’s called Handmade Winter, an e-book collection of simple crafts, recipes and inspirations perfect for the cold weather months. My dear girl, Lacy, is one of the contributors and I was honored […]
Last year I just wanted to feel settled. We had moved twice and Max was still a newbie. I was tired and worn and needed the year to be calm; restorative. Thankfully, it was. Here’s the best of 2013. I’m extremely hopeful for this upcoming year. I love making lists and organizing my thought; planning […]