Browsing Category : motherhood

Hospital Bag: What You Really Need


What to pack in your hospital bag when you’re counting down for your new little ones arrival can be stressful!  As this is not my first rodeo, I am going to tell you what I really needed and used.  My list and what I packed from the first time around to the third has drastically changed as I am sure…

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Gift Guide: For Toddlers


Gift giving for toddlers is an absolute blast, they are at the age where everything is pure magic & excitement.  There is no need to go overboard, as they are ecstatic with anything they open.  When it comes to toys I try to stick with the open ended ones that encourage independent & creative play (you will get the most use…

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Maternity Photos


I’m sure you all saw the beautiful fall family photos taken by Alyssa Flood Photography, which you can read about here or see on my Instagram.   That same morning I had Alyssa do some maternity portraits as well as bump pictures with the kids which I will always hold dear to my heart.  They are so excited for this baby’s…

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Fall Family Photos


Last week we had family photos taken by the amazing Alyssa Flood (Alyssa Flood Photography).  Alyssa did an spectacular job with our Holiday photos last year seen here, and here.  I just love how she views, and captures my family through her lens.  We always have a blast when we get together, and my kids just adore her! Being in…

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Pregnancy Third Time Around


Last month I announced on my instagram that I am expecting a new bundle of joy this winter!  I could not be more thrilled to experience pregnancy again, and having the littles finally in on the suprise makes everything that much more memorable!  I wanted to thank you all for the kind messages, you are all amazing and know how…

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Household Hacks featuring Cascade pure essentials


Thank you to Cascade pure essentials for sponsoring this post.  All opinions are honest and my own! As a stay at home mom of two toddlers I am always looking for ways to save time and figure out all the household mom hacks I can.  Every family is different but I wanted to share a few things that keep us…

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Fairy Garden Birthday Party


This past weekend we celebrated EV turning 4 with a fairy garden birthday party!  Last year when I asked, she wanted to have a strawberry party which you can read more about here.  This year when we discussed how she will be turning four, I asked if she wanted to have a birthday party, and if so what kind.  Without…

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Children’s Holiday Books


Children’s Holiday books are a great gift to give!  Books will be cherished for years to come, and you still have time to order them (thank you prime).  Below are my kids current favorite books, as well as a few classics.  There is just something about a cozy book party under the Christmas tree. This one has such beautiful photographs…

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Toddler playroom tips


This post contains affiliate links to help support the blog.  Thank you for supporting the brands I love! Recently I re-did the kids playroom, striving for a cozy & inviting place that encourages imagination play.  If you don’t have a dedicated playroom, no problem!  You can use these same tips for a corner in any room that allows for safe independent play.…

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Traveling with Toddlers: road trip edition


This post contains affliate links to help support the blog.  Thank you for supporting the brands I love! Hello friends!  With our annual beach vacation coming up I wanted to talk road trips with toddlers! We prefer to drive at night or extremely early in the morning when going on a road trip with the kids, so if possible thats…

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