Gone are the days when Kindergarten was about nap time, nursery rhymes and singing the ABC’s. As a current public school teacher in Florida, I can say that Kindergartner expectations are on the rise! Since starting the state-funded Voluntary Pre-K program, schools have taken that as an opportunity to further just what our little five-year-oldsRead More
Our Weekend Getaway in Murphy
Over the weekend my husband and I were invited to a wedding in the mountains of Murphy, North Carolina. It’s not all the time that we skip town (and the kids) for longer than a few hours, but we do love to make a good weekend out of a wedding date. So we set upRead More
Krispy Kreme Gender Reveal
I’ve got two sweet babes, but I’ve only ever had one (really awesome) gender reveal. I guess back when my oldest was just getting started in my belly, gender reveals weren’t as big as they are now. I didn’t really think of having a reveal at the time, instead my hubby and I just let theRead More
How to Remove Warts at Home
Let me begin by saying I am not a doctor. I have no medical training, and there is no medical research behind my method. I’m simply a momma who took various recommendations, some from doctors and some from fellow mommas, on how to get rid of a wart. So one day, my dirt-loving, bath-hating four-year-oldRead More
Quick and Easy Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies
Is your hair wrapped up in a greasy mess of a bun? Do you have to be out the door in an hour and on your way to your kid’s bake sale? Do you hate the idea of people eating your food and silently judging you? Well cue my go-to cookie recipe – Cake MixRead More
6 Infant Must-Haves for Every Momma
Although my baby girl has just recently become a spunky little toddler, after raising two sweet babies I’m feeling really inspired to put together a list of infant must-haves! You can check out my Newborn Necessities if you’re preparing for a brand new bundle of joy, but in the meantime, stay a while! As always,Read More
Family Photo Shoot
Photography by Trent Robinson | IG @joethebear Dad’s Outfit: Cotton On tee Little Man’s Outfit: Cat and Jack for Target tee and pants Baby Girl’s Outfit: Gap Baby dress and bloomer set | Little Poppy Co. bow | Old Navy sandals
6 No-Prep Lunches for Healthy Days On-the-Go
I recently did a post featuring my absolute favorite items from Trader Joe’s (check it out while you’re here!) While the items from that ever so fabulous store are stellar, some leading ladies don’t even have a location nearby. With that said, I bring you healthy, no prep lunches for working and on-the-go ladies. I spendRead More
My Weekly Trader Joe’s Haul
Up until recently I had only been to Trader Joe’s once or twice. The closet location for us is about twenty minutes down one highway and a few side streets. Everyone loves the idea of a more natural diet and pantry, but most often you think of a higher price tag alongside this desirable menu.Read More
Ava’s First Birthday Celebration – Valentine’s Style
Every momma knows how tough on the heart a baby’s first birthday is. And well, this past weekend my Ava girl had just that, her very first birthday celebration. I can’t give you some heartfelt post full of throwback pictures and beautiful words describing my love for her, because guys, I will just bawl myRead More