Week four of the coronavirus quarantine and its time to find new stress relief techniques in our household. We have been indulging more on our adult beverages and running/biking to relieve stress. While the extra runs are certainly great for the body, the alcohol consumption is definitely not! After many discussions, input from others (thank … Continue reading Stress Relief Techniques During The Quarantine
Who doesn't love a good deal?! Finding a great deal isn't about purchasing things that you don't need (admittedly, I have purchased many things just because they are a "good deal"), rather its about knowing what you want, knowing the price you feel comfortable spending on the item and then searching and waiting for it … Continue reading Becoming a Bargain Shopper: Tips to Getting a Great Deal
I write this with so much pride for my four year old: Reid rode a bike for the first time! I am beyond amazed that with very little assistance and skipping training wheels, he was able to ride a bike on his first try. All I have to say is: balance bikes are amazing!We gave … Continue reading Motherhood Lesson: Riding a Bike for the First Time
With the coronavirus in full swing and schools being cancelled all around the country (as well as most restaurants and playgrounds), there is more time for creative indoor activities. I love following accounts on Instagram like Busytoddler and DayswithGrey (local mom who presented to MOPS last year) who provide invaluable advice and activities for at … Continue reading Simple and Clean Toddler Indoor Activities
The frantic, fabulous or ferocious fours--which one is it?! A few weeks ago, in tears I was googling and reading every article I could about a child in their FOURS. I originally thought that it was the terrible twos and the three-teens, but never heard anything said about the fours. Well after doing about an … Continue reading Getting a Toddler to Nap or Have Quiet Time
Can you believe it is already 2020? I feel like the lead up to the holidays was super fast and then the actual week between Christmas and NYE flew by...and here we are a week into 2020!Our Christmas 2019 was unlike any of our prior Christmases. Before having kids, we traveled to family to have … Continue reading Reflections on Christmas 2019
Wow, getting ready for family pictures can be super stressful. After 4 years of getting pictures done (really 6 if you include engagement and wedding), you would think I would have it mastered--but no such luck! The most important lesson I have learned is to go with the flow when it comes to taking family … Continue reading Taking Family Photos with Toddlers: Our Family Pictures 2019
Y'all, who knew that the stomach bug could fester in your house for over 2 weeks?! I certainly did not! We have been fortunate to have all sets of grandparents visit over the past 2 weeks. The boys (and us) love spending time with family and it was such a special treat to have my … Continue reading Halloween 2019: Fireman and his Crew and the Stomach Bug
I would love to live 6 different lives. Truthfully, there is a part of me that would love to be a small business owner who lives in a small town or a headstrong attorney in the city or an influencer exploring the world or a socialite who parties like crazy or a badass in JAG … Continue reading Motherhood Lesson: Being Mom can be your Purpose
We just got back from our first camping trip as a family of 4. I was apprehensive about camping with a baby and a toddler, but boy I am so happy we did! Drew grew up camping with his family and Boy Scout troop and finds it important that we raise our boys loving the … Continue reading Camping with a Toddler and Baby: Our Trip to Balsam, North Carolina
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