The struggle is REAL! Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, working-at-home mom or a working-outside-the-home mom, you KNOW the daily struggles a mom experiences! In just one day I documented the struggles, I, a mom of a two-year-old going on seventeen, went through and this is a documentation of it. I am POSITIVE I am […] Read more…
Getting Pregnant: What You Should Know Before You Conceive
Starting a family is a big decision and the more time you have to plan, the less stressful your experience will be. When planning a pregnancy, it’s important to think not only what you’ll do during the pregnancy, but what you should know and prepare for before you even conceive. Curb Bad Habits Dropping habits […] Read more…
Stronger Than The Struggle
“The struggle is real.” One of the most common sayings for the modern woman. Maybe you were at home. Maybe you were laying in bed. Maybe you were at the doctor’s office, grocery store or outside at the park. Wherever you were, you were probably scrolling on your phone and saw her. You know her. I […] Read more…
Gumdrops and Polkadots – Giveaway
LADIES! Can you even believe that it is almost time for Back To School?! In fact, some of your cute kids are already in school again! SO crazy! My favorite part about this time of year is SHOPPING! It is my favorite memory from when I was little and a teenager with my mom and […] Read more…
Relationships During Pregnancy: 5 Tips to Growing Closer with your Significant Other
There are many things that will test a relationship over the years. Pregnancy may be a happy time for most, but it also is a life-changing time. Stress and anxiety are common during pregnancy for both the man and the woman. More than that, the baby is growing inside of the woman, so some men […] Read more…
Bryant Boutique – Giveaway
You ladies know I loooove me some floral crowns! Gorgeous headpieces are perfect for photoshoots, the beach, dress up, night outs and parties! It is such a pleasure to introduce you ladies to Bryant Boutique! A brand new beautiful shop for floral crowns! Kait, the cute lady behind this new boutique, started off as a follower when […] Read more…
How Moms Make A Difference Without Ever Leaving The House
Seriously – how do moms do it? How do some moms creatively do so much and magically find all of the extra time in their day, that you seem to be misplacing under the mounds of laundry and crusty cheerios? You know the moms I am talking about – every day they gracefully float through […] Read more…
Of Faith And Grace – Review and Giveaway
Of Faith And Grace – doesn’t the name of this shop just make you feel GOOD?! Oh I am SO excited for today! To share with you one of my favorite stores for GORGEOUS rompers and dresses for the little ladies in our lives! Melissa, the owner and creator of Of Faith And Grace is […] Read more…
JANE.COM Giveaway & Review
Online shopping is where it is AT – and I am SURE you all would agree! For those of you that have been my besties for a while now probably saw a few months ago my quote on Instagram that read, “Online Shopping: Because it’s frowned upon to be in a store with no bra, […] Read more…
Take a Break, Moms! Quick & Easy Ways to Pamper Yourself
Let’s face it. If you’re a mom, you live a busy life. Keeping up with family or professional commitments can be exhausting, and many moms feel like they have little time to spend on themselves. However, sneaking in the chance to treat yourself during your daily routine is both easy and important to do, because it can have a strong […] Read more…
Bumble Bug Bowtique – Review and Giveaway
GIVEAWAY DAY!! Woop Woop! Who is ready to be introduced to the CUTEST, most GORGEOUS shop to purchase costumes for your little ones this year?! A few weeks ago when I shared our Magical Day photos, the questions and comments came ROLLING in about where Laila’s Elsa Tutu Dress was from! Because of the popular demand […] Read more…
If A Mom Decides To Make Herself Lunch
Have you read the “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” books? We love those books. Today, I decided to write my own short story in that style. I call it “If a Mom Tries to Make Herself Lunch.” Ahem. Photo by Brittany Busk Photography If a mom has had a very rough day, she […] Read more…
Back To School With Groupon Coupons
Besties! Hey, ladies! Can you even believe how fast this Summer is going?! I looked at my calendar the other day and realized it is almost August! AUGUST. August of course brings one thing to my mind: BACK TO SCHOOL! Even though my little lady isn’t in “school” yet, we love to take August as a reason […] Read more…
Savvy Curls – No heat! Perfect Curls!
Life is BUSY!! Our lists of things to do and places to be are miles long and sometimes the LAST thing on our minds is to get ready for the day… right?! In fact, I totally had one of those moments the other day. I spent so much time getting my busy girl ready and […] Read more…
The Motherhood Reminders: Llama Toe Nails & Salt
I like reminders. I set out notes to remind me of important things I need to do. I send myself emails to make sure I don’t forget something I’ve heard or seen. When I go places I love {or hate} I like to take something as a reminder of what I felt or something I […] Read more…
Dear Mom, The Number Of Kids You Have Doesn’t Matter
I bet you could be a millionaire. If you were handed a dollar every time you were asked “When are you going to have another baby?” Wouldn’t you be one? Oh mama, I have been there. In fact, I AM there. As a mom of a three-year-old, I get asked almost daily this simple question. It […] Read more…
MIKAROSE – Review and Giveaway
“Modest is Hottest!” I always tell my little girl. Modesty is something I hope she will always love and strive for. I LOVE dressing modestly and am a HUGE believer that you can be modest and fashionable at the same time. AND thank you to Mikarose {one of my ultimate favorite modest stores around} you CAN […] Read more…
11 Reasons Having a Daughter Isn’t What I Expected
“It’s a girl? Get ready for your wallet to get a lot lighter.” “You think she’s throwing tantrums now, wait until she’s a teenager.” “Man, I feel sorry for you. You’re going to be outnumbered.” When we first found out that we were having a girl I had mixed feelings about it. The stereotypical teasing from […] Read more…