The first year as a mom is full of so many different emotions! It is the VERY BEST, longest, but shortest, most exciting but exhausting, easy, but a ton of work, learning, but growing YEAR of your life! There are so many little essentials that every mom needs and today I am SO excited to […] Read more…
10 Shocking Similarities Between Raising a Husband and a Toddler
Our house can be kind of a circus when it comes to bedtime. Yours too, huh? Glad I am not alone. I love to watch my husband as he runs around jumping on beds and pretending to be Super Man with our two-year-old. Nobody can make her laugh as much as Daddy. You know that […] Read more…
Relationship Trauma? This could help you to heal broken heart syndrome
You were in a long-term relationship that was about to lead somewhere more. That’s only logical, after all that is the purpose of the long-term relationship. Suddenly, almost out of nowhere the relationship ended and you find yourself in unfamiliar territory. You thought you have found the right person for you, got used to them […] Read more…
Hooray Baby – Giveaway
Is there anything better than a new baby?! Their little faces. The way they snuggle right up to you. Their new smell. Their perfect little spirits straight from heaven! It really doesn’t get better! Oh, but ladies! I am SO excited today to introduce you to a new shop where you will find the BESSST […] Read more…
40 Of The Best Ways To Announce You Are Pregnant
You guys!! My LITTLE sister just announced she is pregnant and I could NOT be more excited for her! Being a mom is the BEST and I can’t even wait to squeeze my newest little niece or nephew! I also HATE keeping secrets so I am way excited I get to shout it from the roof […] Read more…
What Are The Best Ways To Keep Your House In Order As A Busy Mom?
Order can seem to be an impossible goal with the whirlwind of motion involved in raising children, working to support the family and keeping the household running smoothly. It can seem as though there is never enough time to get everything done, let alone have the free time available to relax and recharge. It doesn’t […] Read more…
OXICLEAN™ LAUNDRY – Gets The Tough Mom Stains Out
You’ve been there. You know those unforgettable mommy moments that we love to talk about? Those moments that you aren’t sure if you will survive, but once you make it through you are able to look back and laugh? Those moments that are frustrating and crazy, but something inside of you reminds you that everything […] Read more…
BugzyLove – Giveaway and Review
Fall is quickly approaching and I could NOT be more excited!! Cooler weather, boots and scarves, everything pumpkin and orange… I LOVE this time of year! It is ALSO the perfect time to get a new wardrobe! It’s time to pull out those sweaters and jackets that we love to wear, but have been hiding in […] Read more…
Dear Mom, You Are Enough
You’ve seen them. The “perfect” moms all over the internet. With their picture perfect posts on social media and homes full of Pinterest worthy decorations, it is easy to get lost in comparison and wonder what you are doing wrong or if you are even doing anything right at all. As you long-fully gaze at […] Read more…
Hey Lucy Jane – Stronger Than The Struggle Giveaway
BESTIES! I LOVE you! I really do! This week has been an incredible week as I read your stories, saw your pictures and received private emails and messages about our #StrongerThanTheStruggle campaign! I am SO happy that we have this community of women, that can come together and share our personal stories to help each other […] Read more…
A Daddy’s Open Letter To His Daughter About Dating
I was 25 when I first became your dad. Your mom and I had been trying for years to make our little family grow. There were lots of highs and lows, but nothing would prepare me for the pure joy that fatherhood would bring into my life. When I held you, my little princess, in my […] Read more…
Scentsy – Giveaway
LADIES! It is Giveaway Day and I am super excited to be partnering up with Scentsy – to be a part of our #StrongerThanTheStruggle week! As you know, this week we are talking about the struggles in life – the big struggles that are SO hard we sometimes feel we can’t ever make it through […] Read more…
21 Daily Struggles Every Mom Has Experienced
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…