If 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 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 MoreDuring this time at home, our family has had to get creative with fun ways to spend time together! One of our favorite things to do is have family movie nights. We try to plan a movie night at least once a week, and always make it special for Aimery. It’s a great way for Ben and I to spend quality time together and make great memories while watching our favorite movies. We make a night out of it by playing games, building pillow forts, and eating our favorite snacks. Keep reading for three tips for fun family movie nights!
Read MoreAs we are preparing for baby #2, we are working with Aimery to become more independent. Mornings are becoming especially hard for me at this point in pregnancy, as I’m waking up exhausted and can’t seem to get enough sleep at night. Baby girl has been keeping me up at all hours kicking! That being said, I’ve started working with Aimery this week to complete a daily checklist so I don’t have to remind him of everything that needs to be done before heading off to school. I created him a personalized checklist that reflects our morning routine! I’m sharing our morning routine and a printable below!
Read MoreBaby is as big as a coconut, just under 1 pound and 11 inches long! I try to write a “bumpdate” once a month, and this one totally snuck up on me! The second trimester has been such a breeze and I’m starting to get anxious to complete all the projects I want to get done before baby girl makes her arrival in four more short months. I have a whole list of things I would like to get done, including shifting all of our bedrooms around to make space for a nursery. It’s going to be a pretty large project that will keep me busy in the coming weeks! I have also been working on finishing up my registry and helping to plan my baby shower - this season of life is so fun!
Read MoreFather’s Day definitely snuck up on me this year! With Father’s Day about a week away, it’s time to order gifts today, if you haven’t already. I’m here to share the best Father’s Day gift ideas for any great dad in your life, husband and father-in-law, included! Keep reading for the best last minute father’s day gift ideas!
Read MoreIt’s been what seems like 100 days of staying at home since the beginning of COVID-19. It still seems unreal, right? Like we are going to wake up one day and this never actually happened? We did a quick survey on Instagram stories last week asking where your county/state is at their current stay at home order. The majority of you are also in the red phase. I’ll be the first to say that I’m starting to lose my mind, and all the normal rules and routine have been tossed out of the window. Just like most moms out there, I'm currently wearing all the hats. Being a full time mom, preschool teacher, personal chef, house cleaner, all while “working” from home (LOL). If you’re like me, you are looking for any possible way to escape at this point, and I’m here to share 5 tips to keep your kids entertained at home - cereal and screen time very much included.
Read MoreAs many of you know, Ben and I got married this fall! We are so excited to spend our first holiday season as a family. I started a few traditions with Aimery over the years, and I’m looking forward to starting new ones this year with Ben. There are four holiday traditions that we are really excited to start this year, and wanted to share them with you! Keep reading for the new traditions we will be starting this year!
Read MoreI would do anything to protect those who I love. It’s often scary to think of the possibility of something happening to me and what that would mean for Aimery. As he grows up, I dream of his future being bright and full of opportunity, but what if I’m not here to see it?
Read MoreWe threw a Halloween party this weekend, and had the best time! Aimery and I had so much fun decorating and baking for the days leading up to this party. He loves everything halloween! We made the cutest orange cupcakes and pumpkin rice crispy treats that he would try to sneak away with when we weren’t watching 🤣I’ll share the links for everything at the end of this post!
Read MoreIt can be difficult to open up about struggles with your credit! I used to be too embarrassed to open up about my credit history, which prohibited me from getting the help I needed, sooner. What I didn’t know is that there are solutions and it was possible to reach towards my personal credit repair goals with Lexington Law!
Read MoreWhen Aimery started going back to school this year, I noticed that he was a lot more tired in the evenings and could no longer make it to his 9PM bedtime. This is the first year that Aimery is in all day care, and his preschool only has one hour naps, which has been an adjustment for Aimery’s sleep schedule. He normally takes three hour naps at home - our kid loves to sleep! Since his nap time was cut in half, he needed to start getting ready for bed earlier. We have found that having bedtime routines work really well for our family! Aimery has started to really enjoy having time devoted to him in the evenings to relax and wind down before he goes to sleep. Here are three bedtime routines we practice on school nights!
Read MoreNow that Aimery is in school full day, we’re in the process of adjusting to new routines and all the craziness that comes with the back to school season! Between Aimery’s school, running my business, and getting him to soccer practice in the evenings, it can be difficult to find time for cooking nightly family meals. We recently discovered Boston Market, making our transition into back to school so much easier and has given time back to our busy family! Sharing a coupon at the end of this point!
Read MoreA new season is the perfect time for new family photos! This year, we wanted to go for a sportier look for our seasonal shoot and the boys could not have been happier! I love that with adidas, our family can stay on trend, yet work so well with our active lifestyles. This time, I wanted to prepare ahead of time to make sure everything went smoothly. In the past, this kind of photoshoot tends to be a little stressful, especially with trying to keep Aims still while helping to pose Ben! Here are some tips that worked well for our family to ensure we got the best shots.
Read MoreBack-To-School season is quickly approaching - wasn’t it just May?! I can’t believe I’m already prepping for the upcoming school year! This is the first year that Aims will be going to school all day, which means I’m currently on the hunt for lunch box friendly snacks. As he’s getting bigger, I’m becoming more mindful of food I feed him and trying to find snacks that taste great and are good for him, as well.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again. Days spent attempting to enjoy the last bit of summer while preparing for all things back to school. In the craziness of it all, what better time to treat yourself?! As a busy mom, I have to put aside time for myself, or else I get burned out quickly. I’ve compiled a list of all of my favorite pick-me-ups when busy schedules and obligations get to be too much! Keep reading for my four self-care tips!
Read MoreSuns out, Snacks out! Am I right? Once Aimery is out of school, our schedule gets a lot more hectic! Sometimes it’s hard to find better-for-you snacks ideas that are convenient to take on adventures of any size! Popchips are the perfect summer time snack to bring on a trip to the pool or on your summer road trip, since they are perfect for sharing with friends and family on the go.
Read MoreWith running two businesses, it can sometimes be hard to balance my work and mom life. Over the last few months, I have been trying to be more aware of how I spend my time and focus on being in the present, especially with my son. I’ve been trying to set aside undivided time with Aimery, so when we heard “How to Train Your Dragon 3” was coming out, I knew that a movie night was in order!
Read MoreI was so excited to finally take advantage of our new back yard by hosting a fun playdate for Aimery and his friends this week! Aimery has been obsessed with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, so hosting a playdate with all of his favorite turtle friends seemed necessary!
Read MoreWho doesn’t love a good snack? We are always snacking in our home and also while on the go, so keeping healthy options in our kitchen is a total must. Since Aimery and I are both pretty active between working out at the gym and playing sports, I always try to incorporate more protein into our diet. Aimery definitely loves his sweets, but I do NOT love the sugar crash that comes along with it! Even with the pickiest toddler (I know all about that!) you can still find snack options that work for both you and your kids. I have found 5 healthy snack options that work for both me and my picky toddler to keep us going through the day… Keep reading for the list!
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