I walked out of the bathroom for the third time within one hour – I pretty much live in there these days. 
A few weeks prior somehow my entire family was super blessed with the nasty flu bug and we had taught my three-year-old that when she needed to throw up, she needed to aim for […] Read more…
I was sixteen years old when I was sitting in a cold doctor’s office with my mom. We had been running test after to test to see what the problem might be – and the results were finally in. The doctor swung open the door and sat us both down to tell us the news. […] Read more…
The momiform… Everywhere you go, you see it. In the drop-off line at school, at the grocery store, in the library, especially at Target, even at the park and maybe even in your own home. Moms all over the world are rockin’ their comfortable pants that are easy to move around in, oversized tees […] Read more…
I have been feeling SO grateful to be a mom lately! My nausea with this new little babe we are expecting, is the REAL DEAL folks – and I couldn’t be more grateful to be a mama of TWO miracles! I think that is why when I opened my package from Beach Ball Bellies and […] Read more…
Clocks! Oh boy! Why? Why can’t we all just go with the flow. I used to HAVE to be on time. I swear I mentally would tell myself something starts 20 minutes before, so that I would get there “on time”. That all went out the window when my first baby came. My sister always used […] Read more…
To my best friend and wife, I think I am the luckiest man in the world. I have a beautiful wife and a miracle daughter – what more could I ask for? When we met ten years ago, I never would have thought I would be writing to you about this sensitive subject today. Over […] Read more…
ALL moms are so special. They come in all different shapes and sizes. Ages and experiences. Hobbies and trials. Worries and fears. Talents and strengths. But they are ALL incredible women who put the needs of others before their own. I always thought giving birth and endless nights of no sleep would be the hardest […] Read more…
To the world I look like an average mom of a three-year-old. Who goes to the park, shops at Target and wears yoga pants with a messy bun 90% of my life. But little do they know, that I am the luckiest. Why am I the luckiest? Well…it’s simple…because I am a mom. Being a […] Read more…
Party season is upon us and I could NOT be more excited! You know I loooove a good reason to celebrate! Whether you are planning a Summer Kick-Off Party, a Graduation Celebration, a Baby Shower, a Bachelorette Party or just feeling like baking and looking to deliver the CUTEST cupcakes in town to a neighbor […] Read more…
Guess what?! My little family has a SUPER exciting announcement… my husband is GRADUATING!! Oh my heavens, I could NOT be more excited for him. He has worked SO hard going to school and providing for our family. You know I LOVE an excuse to have a party so you better believe we are going […] Read more…
Kindness. Something so simple you would think would come naturally to all of us, but seems to be a disappearing in our world today. At a time that truly needs it the VERY most! Today it is my honor to introduce you to my dear friend, Marnie. As a former elementary school substitute teacher, she […] Read more…
Marriage is hard work. And when you add in life’s hardest trials and most difficult days – it gets even HARDER! We were sitting in that cold doctor’s office waiting for the doctor to come in. I was holding your hand as tight as I could. I was so scared to hear what was next. Through […] Read more…
Listen up all you mamas with little PRINCESSES and PRINCES! Get ready to bling and play dress up with your little dolls because I have the CUTEST shop to share with you today that is going to turn your princess into a DIVA! And your little prince into the cutest little guy in town! Lil Diva […] Read more…
As a mom, I often find myself wondering why other moms seem to have their acts together and I am a struggling hot mess sometimes. Many days I wonder if there is some sort of secret manual that I missed out on that explains how to find more wins than losses throughout the day. It […] Read more…
A great night with the family isn’t something that just happens. Sometimes you need to do a little planning beforehand. These six ideas will help you take your family time to the next level. Photo by Christine Olson Photography Musical Sing-A-Long Fun Most kids enjoy music. Having a family music night can be a lot […] Read more…
Is there anything better than a beautiful home?! A home that makes you feel welcome, at peace, organized, clean and sweet? Of course as moms, our houses are lucky if they stay peaceful, organized and clean for five minutes each day – but the spirit we bring into our homes can stay forever… despite the […] Read more…
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Pampers through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about Pampers Easy Ups, all opinions are my own. Potty training. Two words every mom dreads. As a first time mom, I had heard horror stories of potty training and the crazy experiences that […] Read more…
Family Night… hands down, my 100% favorite night of the week! Each week depending on our calendar and lists of things to do, we set aside a specific night that we can spend time together as a family. Just the three of us. We like to go to a yummy dinner, go on a little […] Read more…
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