finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Not many things have been consistent throughout my pregnancies, but my dear friend, Christine, has taken my maternity photos with each babe … all the way back to Jemma in 2010! We met up in early January for a very blustery, yet magical day at the Washington State Capitol building – I love everything she […]
Here’s to being a few weeks into my third trimester! We are so smitten with this boy and he made out like a fat rat thanks to some Black Friday/recent sales. In case you’re curious … A Snuggle Me Organic lounger A beautiful Solly Wrap (obsessed with this print!) and newborn set from Mimi Some […]
The moment Jemma heard about American Girl’s new historical doll, Courtney Moore, she exclaimed, “Mom! She’s the same year as you!” And yes, Jem is correct – Courtney is from the year 1986 and yours truly was born that same year! Courtney, you have aged me, but I’m not even a smidge mad about it. […]
Some brands gifted items included in this year’s gift guide to me for review. But as always I wouldn’t share if I couldn’t truly recommend.Affiliate links included where applicable, that does not change your purchase price, but does support my blog, so thank you! Ready? Set? Shop for those precious big kids! Sometimes it is […]
Some brands gifted items included in this year’s gift guide to me for review. But as always I wouldn’t share if I couldn’t truly recommend. Affiliate links included where applicable, that does not change your purchase price, but does support my blog, so thank you! Some In past years I’ve shared an overall kid guide for […]
Some brands gifted items included in this year’s gift guide to me for review. But as always I wouldn’t share if I couldn’t truly recommend. Affiliate links included where applicable, that does not change your purchase price, but does support my blog, so thank you! Hooray! It is time for holiday gift guides! I adore […]
With previous pregnancies I have chronicled A LOT here on the blog. And this time, well, I haven’t. As in, this is the first official week survey update. More for me than you. So just bare with me :) Truly, I was so sick early on. Then I started to feel better and hit the […]
Today’s post is in partnership with PinkBlush. It’s no secret that I jump into maternity clothes as soon as I can. I’m all about pregnancy comfort and seeing that this is baby bump #5 I have definite favorites in my pregnancy box that I’m always eager to get back to. Then again, with each baby […]
Today’s post is in partnership with Nakturnal. School is in full swing. Dominic’s hunting season is underway. I’m rockin’ and rollin’ in my second trimester – the only one where I have any energy – and my favorite season of the year is here! I mean, not technically, but pretty much because #pumpkinspice has arrived. […]
I’ve had a few requests from fellow mamas who are juggling infants, toddlers, and preschoolers WHILE leading the way on educating grade school kids about how I keep my little ones engaged/entertained/occupied during focused schoolwork time. And when they asked … I chuckled. Because holy cow this is the ultimate beast when it comes to […]
Since starting our homeschool adventure five years ago we have lived in three different homes. We have set up shop in a play room/office/school space combination room, the dining table, a bonus room that served has half bedroom and half school room and now, a designated school room. My point is, you don’t need a […]