Nowhere else does the phrase “not as easy as it looks” apply more than motherhood. If I had a dollar for every time someone told my pre-motherhood self: “You’re going to be such a great mom!” I would have had…well…a lot of dollars. Probably enough dollars to buy out Costco’s entire ice cream section to […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘mom life’
The Do’s and Dont’s for Baby’s Safe Sleeping – with HALO Bassinest
Sleep. The one thing every new mom dreams of getting. I get asked about my favorite mommy products and must-haves for new moms ALL the time and my reply is simple… “ANYTHING that will help you get some sleep!” 🙂 As a new mom, life is exhausting. And at night, all you really want to […] Read more…
Why Be A Stay-At-Home Mom?
I was 18 when I began my career in the Hotel Industry. To say I LOVED it would be an understatement. Working in the corporate world, while going to college, kept me busy and on the right path to a successful career that lied ahead. I worked hard and met amazing people that I still […] Read more…
5 Reasons Every Stay-At-Home-Mom Needs To Get Out Of The House
I know the feeling. You are so tired of being in the house day after day, but the thought of getting yourself and your menagerie of munchkins ready to go out feels so daunting you just can’t bring yourself to do it. I’m here to tell you today that you NEED to. Today’s the day; […] Read more…
The Ultimate New Mom Guide to Prepare for a Newborn
You did it! You’re going to be a new mom! I am so happy for you and I cannot wait for your amazing journey ahead. I remember when I first found out I was pregnant I had a million questions… ALL of which had to do with what I needed to buy and have in my […] Read more…
An Open Letter From The Mom Who Just Had A Baby
I’m crying. You know that hideous ugly baby cry, where if I was talking to you in person and not typing, you would barely understand me because I would be talking so high and so quickly?! Yeah…you know what I am talking about… that kind of cry is definitely going on right now. You can […] Read more…
Owlet – A New Mom Essential
“Sleep when the baby sleeps” – says every person EVER when asked to give you new motherly advice. But let’s be honest… sleeping while the baby sleeps isn’t always an option. Because when the baby is sleeping ain’t nobody got time to sleep! Dishes need to be done, toilets need to be cleaned, beds need […] Read more…
Black and White Nursery with Baby Cache
The past month and a half with our little miracle man has been an absolute DREAM! Welcoming him into our family has been everything we had ever imagined and MORE. His sweet spirit has brought a peace and happiness into our home that has changed our lives and he truly is the missing piece to […] Read more…
DockATot – The Mom Life Game Changer
Hey BESTIES! Whether you are a mom, a soon-to-be-mom or hope to one day be a mom… you are going to want to listen UP today! I am so excited to share THE product that will literally change your mommy life! A true “Bestie MUST” that each of you need in your home immediately! You have […] Read more…
Borboleta Bag Making Mom Life Easier
Hey Ladies! Oh boy am I excited to share a Mommy MUST with you all today! As a mom of two now {still SO weird to say?!}, I am always on the hunt for a nice, organized, light-weight and perfect diaper bag….and I am excited to share with you one of my new favorites this […] Read more…
NuRoo Baby Giveaway & Mommy Must Haves
Oh my goodness! It has been almost THREE weeks since we welcomed our little man to earth and I can’t even believe it! Where in the world does time go?! These have truly been the most exhausting, fun, exciting, magical and unforgettable three weeks of my life! Becoming a mom of TWO is my favorite […] Read more…
Our Children Are Listening #LoveYourHair
“You are so beautiful!” I told my three-year-old as I was doing her hair yesterday morning. She looked at the girl in the mirror staring back at her and smiled so big. With the grin on her face and head tilted to the side she said, “Moooom! You always say that.” And then I realized…she […] Read more…
To The Man At Target Who Judged My Pregnant Body
We FINALLY were going on a date! It had been a few months since my husband and I had been able to squeeze a night away in, just the two of us. I was SO excited to surprise him with a night full of Christmas shopping for our three-year-old, a nice dinner that we could […] Read more…
What You Do Counts, Mom. All Of It.
My parents bought me a Fitbit last year, and let me tell you something: I LOVE it. I love the accountability it gives to me get up and get moving. I love that, after several years of being very sick, the Fitbit gives me proof that I am back to living my life again. And […] Read more…
Dear Daughter, The Things I Hope You Remember
A Letter from Mother to Daughter I was watching my three year old the other day as she was playing with her friends. Their innocence made me smile, as everything was just fine and perfect in their “three year old world.” These little ladies playing dress up and house, didn’t have a worry outside of exactly how their sandwiches […] Read more…
It’s Not Easy Being A Mom
It’s not easy being a blogger. Did you know everyday when bloggers write an article and publish it out into the Internet, it has potential to reach 3 BILLION people. According to Internet Live Stats, in 2016 there have been that many internet users in the entire world! SO crazy! Putting yourself out there is NOT […] Read more…
Dear Mom, For When You Can’t Enjoy These Years
“Enjoy these years!” This is the advice nearly every new mother is given again and again and again. At times, as a brand-new mom with a precious newborn, when hearing these words from random strangers, I would smile and nod. Many times I would even say something like, “Oh, I am! Life is so wonderful!” […] Read more…
To The Mom With A Messy House
You know that amazing feeling when you go to bed knowing your entire house is clean? Yeaaaaaah, neither do I. And to be honest? Most moms don’t. Being a mom is a whole lot of work! As you juggle your daily lists of things to do {which INCLUDES cleaning the house at least seven times}, […] Read more…