Every year, our family takes a staycation at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, America’s Largest Indoor Waterpark in the Pocono Mountains. At all of their locations across the US including Wisconsin, Ohio, Texas, and PA, they deliver a beyond-expectations waterpark resort and conference under one roof. Their African-themed resort includes amazing waterparks, full-service spa, world class dining, family entertainment center, and more. It’s become such a great tradition for our family to get away from it all and spend quality time together.
Read MoreDuring the summer, our family is busier than ever with family vacations, day trips, and summer camps. It’s important to us that although we are constantly on the go, Dimples is still having fun at home! Keep reading for my 5 summer must haves for your pup to have their best summer yet!
Read MoreThis past week we took a staycation to Ocean City, Maryland for a summer getaway! Just being around three hours from Lancaster, it was the perfect distance to get away with little kids. This was a trip to remember - it was Adlavie’s first time seeing the ocean and although we have been to Ocean City many times before, we had the opportunity to see lots of new sights and attractions!
Read MoreCan you believe Mother’s Day is this weekend? I’m all about last minute shopping, so if you’re like me and still need to shop for the mother figure in your life, I’ve got you covered! Whether you need a gift for your mom, grandma, MIL, or you’re just looking to add to your own wishlist, I’m sharing my top picks and under $50 favs below!
Read MoreHi! This morning I woke up feeling inspired to write. It’s been a long time since I’ve sat down and wrote a long blog post from the heart, so today I figured I would do just that!
Read MoreOn Instagram stories I’ve been sharing Adlavie’s spring outfits as they come in - I’ll continue updating this post with links! My first two packages were from Zara Kids and Old Navy. This was actually my first time shopping on Zara Kids - there wasn’t a lot of clothing that was the style I’m going for but I did find these cute denim overalls and tee with a heart pocket, SO cute! Old Navy is always my go-to for pants, pajamas, and socks for the kids. I’ve never really liked their tops, but their denim always lasts so long and their pajamas always come in fun prints!
Read MoreOnce the stockings are hung by the chimney with care, it’s time to stuff them! If you’ve been here awhile, then you know that I love shopping for stocking stuffers. It’s always so fun to shop around for a few small gifts to fill them up. Plus, it’s always the smaller gifts that become the favorite anyway! At my house, we like to open the stockings last, so I take these last few gifts very seriously! If your toddler’s stocking is looking a little less-than-stuffed, check out these perfect gift ideas for 2021!
Read MoreThe holidays are creeping up! Are you getting ready ahead of time or waiting until the last minute? This year, I’m shopping early and starting with some festive holiday PJ sets for the whole family! Taking family pictures in our matching PJ sets is a tradition I look forward to every year, so I’m hunting for the cutest options this season.
Read MoreFrom taking care of diaper blowouts to cleaning spit-up covered shirts, a new mom’s day is anything but easy. That’s why this season, we’re giving mama gifts that make her life just a bit easier! If you have a mom-to-be or new mom in your life, check out these gift essentials. She’ll be thanking you forever because once she has them, she won’t know how she ever lived without them!
Read MoreThe holiday bells are ringing, so it’s time to get shopping! This age group can seem difficult to shop for, but they don’t have to be. From trendy fashion pieces to unique new toys, you do not have to stress this season about gifts for for 5-7 year olds. Check out these fun options below!
Read MoreSome will say that a 1 year old is easy to shop for during the holidays because they’ll enjoy anything shiny and colorful. Others knows that they can be the hardest to shop for! Whatever side of the debate you’re on, I’ve got you covered this season. Check out this 1 year old gift guide!
Read MoreThe Target Deal Days are on! If you are looking to start holiday shopping - start today since the sale ends tonight! Target also started their holiday price match guarantee which means they’ll match the price if it goes lower between now and until 12/24. Some are calling these deals “Early Black Friday”, so don’t wait! What will you be snagging during the Deal Days? Let me know in the comments!
Read MoreWith the stress of back to school and upcoming holidays piling on, we decided it was time to take a step back and have some fun. Honestly in this busy season of life, we would take any excuse for a party! I set out to throw a party for my kids and their friends, but I couldn’t decide on a theme. I went to Aimery for his opinion and PJ Masks was the answer, without hesitation! PJ Masks is almost always queued up on the TV at my house, to the point where I’m walking around singing “PJ Masks, we're on our way. Into the night, to save the day!” all day! A PJ Masks themed party only seemed like the right choice! Luckily, Walmart has a ton of supplies that fit the theme and the budget.
Read MoreIf you’re a parent and you’re struggling in the season of life that you’re in - here’s your reminder that it’s going to be OK! Parenthood isn’t easy. Take a breath. Grab a coffee. Choose whichever affirmations you need to hear today, whether that’s one, two, or the whole list.
Read MoreTraveling with your little one can be stressful, no matter how many times you’ve been through it! Everything can be going smoothly, then, next thing you know there’s a diaper blowout, crying, and everything feels like it’s going wrong at once. Trust me, I’ve been there! That’s where the baby car kit comes in. Having all your essentials within reach can make those inconveniently timed events sooo much easier and you’ll be back on the road in no time. Come along with me and let’s build a baby car kit!
Read MoreOver the past year of eating lunch at home rather than grabbing a prepackaged meal showed us all just how much plastic and paper waste we can be saving! With Aimery going back to school, it’s time to start whipping up lunches for him to take along. Although this year, my goal is to create lunches that are good for my son and the earth!
Read MoreGrowing up, I was always the kid that got so excited to get the fresh pencils, notebooks, and markers. Searching for and finding the perfect backpack made the beginning of the school year feel that much more special, so I plan to continue that feeling for Aims. If you and your little one are on the hunt for the perfect 2021 school year bag, look no further! Check out these trendy kids backpacks for 2021 below.
Read MoreAfter having both of my kids, I noticed a big change in my skin. I found that postpartum, my skin was more itchy, dry, and sensitive than ever before. When you’re postpartum, your hormones decide to have a field day and are constantly all over the place. This can affect hair texture and thickness, mood, skin texture, weight, and so much more. While I can’t tackle all of these changes at once, I decided to start with my biggest issue: my skin.
Read MoreThis year, Aimery is going to private school. This means that we have to update his whole wardrobe to fit within the dress code! The dress code is fairly typical, with collared shirts, Henley shirts, hooded shirts and sweatshirts, all pants except for blue jeans, and no logos. Luckily, the Old Navy Back to School Sale is on now, so I’m stocking up for the year!
Read MoreAll too often mamas make a list for what baby will need when they arrive. They list cribs, diapers, bouncers, toys, and clothes, but forget to add a few things that mama will need once the baby is here, too. We spend so much time thinking about baby that we forget mom’s postpartum care. Hair health is important postpartum because hair loss is very common (and I don’t mean from wanting to pull it out!). Postpartum hair loss took me by surprise after Aimery was born, so I made sure I was ready the second time around with Adlavie. It can happen anytime postpartum, but around month three or four is when a lot of mamas start to notice a dramatic difference. The length of time we experience this can vary mama to mama, but I started to notice regrowth around six months. If this issue sounds all too familiar, I’ve got your back. Keep reading to find out some of my best tips to reduce postpartum hair loss!
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