Oh mom guilt. I would guess the overwhelming majority of moms have felt it to some extent or another. And a lot of things get easier with the second baby. I’m more relaxed in general. She doesn’t seem quite as fragile. Going out in public doesn’t feel so anxiety inducing because I have some general […]
Eloise’s Birth Story
Now that I’ve been able to share all the details of Eloise’s birth with my husband, I am excited to share it here as well! The short version is that I went one day past due, but when Eloise decided it was time to be born she wasted no time getting here! Getting going I […]
Belly Only Pregnancy: the number one secret nobody talks about
I just had my second baby and I think I can safely claim that it was a “belly only” pregnancy. It’s a popular thing to share advice on, but I can tell you that there is one secret to a belly only pregnancy all the gurus aren’t sharing. Ready? Genetics. Yup. That’s the secret. Want […]
What is balance in a social media and blogging world?
If you read my previous post about my plans and goals for 2020, you know that I’m trying to prioritize balance and consistency. But what the heck does that really even mean? The thing is, I have a tendency to be an “all or nothing” type of person. I go into something with grand plans […]
2020 Vision
Ok I’m sorry for the title. It’s the first and last time I’ll use that joke. Probably. Anyways. Yesterday I shared a little recap of 2019, so today I want to share a little about my goals and plans for 2020. It’s going to be a crazy year So it starts off with baby month […]
Goodbye 2019
What a dang year. We had some really high highs and some really low lows. (Which is what everyone says right?) We celebrated three years of marriage, Oliver’s second birthday, and a new baby on the way. I roadtripped from TX to WA to TX and back to WA. All while pregnant. Worth it, but […]
Crockpots and Casseroles: Spaghetti Sauce (an InstantPot instant win!)
Welcome back to another go round of the Crockpots and Casseroles linkup! when you get done here, be sure to check out my co-host Darrian from Made in Mom Jeans then drop a link to your favorite crockpot or casserole recipe so we can see what you are cooking! With the holiday season in full […]
When being a mom is just hard
I’m lucky. Blessed. Fortunate. All of it. I know. Believe me I know. Being a mom is an amazing gift that I know so many women would give anything for. And I’m grateful for my son. I’m grateful to be pregnant with a daughter. But that doesn’t mean I don’t struggle. It doesn’t mean there […]
Busy Mom’s Crockpot Roast Dinner
It’s that time again…Crockpots and Casseroles day! AKA my favorite day of the month because I get to share a recipe with my favorite ways of cooking. And this month I am sharing the easiest possible (but still delicious) roast dinner. I am going to confess something. I’ve been busy. And sleep deprived. And generally […]
Six Things to Consider Before You Start a Baby Registry
There are a ton of guides out there telling you what you need on your baby registry. But the truth is that there is really no one size fits all answer! Everyone has their own approach to parenting. And everyone has their goals and then the reality of how they parent….which usually don’t look the […]