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Small Shop Guide – April Edition

You know how big a fan of small shops I am! This year I've been ALL about supporting small shops! This year I want to do my best to help support them and encourage others to do the same!All of the shops listed below, are small shops that need your support! All of these products and gifts are made with such thoughtful love and care! I encourage you to check out each one of these shops and...

EASTER APRIL 2021

We had such an amazing Easter with our family and friends. I know fall is DEFINITELY my favorite ... like ever... but spring is definitely RIGHT behind it!I am obsessed and always have been with candy shell, pastel colors! This year, I thought it would be fun to share our Easter with you and some of our family traditions! 1. The Decor With the help of Hobby Lobby and Amazon , my house was fully...

Small Shop Guide – March Edition

If you've been following along with me for very long, you know I'm ALL about supporting small shops! This year I want to do my best to help support them and encourage others to do the same!All of the shops listed below, are small shops that need your support! All of these products and gifts are made with such thoughtful love and care! I encourage you to check out each one of these shops and...

Top 15 Toddler Must Haves

After chatting with some mamas who asked me what my current “go-to” toddler products are these days, I’ve been meaning to compile a list of my favs! These are all products I use EVERY single day. Sometimes even multiple times! Some of these items are self explanatory and some were new ideas to me for my second babe! A few of the products below are from larger companies, but many are from...

FIRTRUCK BIRTHDAY PARTY

Jaden’s Fireman Birthday Party was definitely a hit!If you’ve read my other party posts (Paw Patrol Birthday, Toy Story Birthday, Classic Baby Boy Birthday, and Peter Pan Birthday) you’ll know I love a good party!I love the whole party process! Event planning is in my blood!  THE THEME If you read my Halloween Costume Ideas post, you'll know Jaden was SUPER into firetrucks and fire...

Jaden’s Birth Story

With Jaden’s 6th birthday last week, I thought it was only fitting to finally post his birth story on the blog. Many of you have already read Parker James’ (if you haven’t… it’s a doozy!) MY PREGNANCY  I found out I was pregnant with Jaden the summer of 2014. I was immediately sick (even at only 5 weeks pregnant.) Everyone told me it would be a few short weeks of nausea and then...

Small Shop Guide – February Edition

I don't know about you, but when I'm looking for jewelry or gifts for friends (or even myself) I ALWAYS look on Etsy first!No matter if you're looking for personalized tumblers or tees, baby items, jewelry or almost ANYTHING, Etsy is the place to go!This year I want to do my best to help support them and encourage others to do the same!All of the shops listed below, are small shops that need...
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The Newborn Golden Hour

The newborn golden hour can be one of the most beautiful parts of the “fourth trimester”.  This term was actually new to me in the last 5-6 years.  I know there are many different types of birth plans. Natural births, water births, births with epidural, C-sections, etc.  Part of the birth plan I wasn’t as aware of was what happens after the baby is delivered.  Most of the birth...

PETER PAN BIRTHDAY PARTY

Jaden’s Peter Pan Birthday Party was definitely one of my favorites we’ve done so far! With Jaden’s 6th birthday coming up so quickly, I’ve been brainstorming and getting to work on his next party! If you’ve read my other party posts (Paw Patrol Birthday, Toy Story Birthday, and Classic Baby Boy Birthday) you’ll know I love a good party! Picking the theme, prepping for the party,...

Top 15 Quick Healthy Snacks

I don’t know about you, but finding quick healthy snacks can be a trick sometimes! Especially if you’re like me and constantly on the go.   Eating healthy is something I’ve strived for most of my adult life. That doesn’t mean I’ve been able to stick to it consistently but it’s been a large focus for me. If you haven’t already, go read about my hormonal roller coaster...