When it comes to decorating my home, I normally will just slowly decorate all of the rooms in my home and no space ever really gets finished because I work on 100 projects at one time. Over the last few months, I have really been focusing on taking it one room at a time. I was determined to get our guest room decorated the way that I wanted it before our guests came for the holidays - and I’m proud to say I finished it a month early!
Read MoreDating a single mom is hard. It takes a special kind of man to make room in his heart for her AND her children. For making the choice to step up when you didn’t have too. 💖
Read MoreI’m all for throwing together parties at the last minute! This past week, we had a last-minute Halloween pajama party. It was such an easy party to set up and the kids absolutely loved it! All the food was from items that I already had in my pantry. The best kinds of parties are those where no extra shopping is involved!
Read MoreMy dad has always been the hardest working person I know. He is a retired police officer and he raised me (and my siblings) to be courageous and compassionate.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, we took a trip to Rochester, New York to visit The Strong National Museum of Play. Since Aimery started preschool this fall, he absolutely loves to learn hands-on. So, I thought it would be really fun to take him to the highly interactive Strong museum, where he could play, explore, and learn!
Read MoreI have gotten so many requests for a blog post that talks about what my days look like being a single mom and business owner! Now that Aimery and I are officially in our fall routine, I figured now was the best time to let you see a glimpse of my life. In this post, I’ll be sharing what a normal day looks for us (when we aren’t traveling), and how I make time to be with Aimery, run my business, stay fit, and keep up a great skincare routine every day.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again! I love celebrating the big game by throwing a homegate with my closest friends and family! And what would a game day be without basic football party food? Cheese plates, loaded baked potatoes, pulled pork, and of course - my favorite Honey Mustard BBQ Wings! Yum!
Read MoreIn honor of Fire Prevention Month, I wanted to raise awareness to practicing fire safety so your family is also prepared in case of an emergency. Over the last week, I have been getting our home super prepared in case a fire would happen. Although Aimery is too young to fully comprehend, we are still practicing safety in numbers by talking to him about home safety. Keep reading for 5 tips to prevent a fire in your home and how to keep your family safe!
Read MoreA few weeks ago, we took a vacation to Woodloch Resort in the Pocono Mountains to enjoy some time away! This fall has already has been a busy one for us, so taking a vacation to the best all-inclusive family resort in the Poconos was much needed. I love having the opportunity to travel with Aimery, because it allows me to put all of my attention on him while we do fun things together! We made so many great memories over the weekend - it was a vacation we will never forget!
Read MoreA few weeks ago, we stayed at Woodloch Resort in the Pocono Mountains for a weekend getaway! While we were at Woodloch, I decided it would be fun to take Aimery to a local scenic train ride. Aimery has been obsessed with trains lately and I knew he was going to be SO excited about finally going on one!
Read MoreAimery started to become a picky eater around his second birthday. It came as such a surprise to me since he never fought me about food before! When he first started eating solids, he would eat anything that I made for him. Well, not anymore. Aimery recently went through a phase of only wanting to eat yogurt and chicken nuggets for every single meal. After a week of that, I decided it was time to find some healthier options that he would enjoy eating. And most importantly, options that I would enjoy him eating!
Read MoreHow is it already October?! Between starting school and going on vacation, it seemed like September just came and went! Now that we are finally falling back into our school routine, I have decided that October is going to be my month to focus on living a healthy lifestyle. Over the last couple of weeks, I have found three things that have really worked for me to incorporate staying active into our back to school routine. Keep reading for the three ways that I’m getting back to being active this fall!
Read MoreIf you are planning on taking a trip to the pumpkin patch or apple orchard this fall, you are going to need an outfit with layers! When choosing your outfit to style for photos, you’ll want to choose something stylish yet comfortable for the changing weather.
Read MoreOur summer vacation at Deep Creek Lake State Park.
Read MoreThere are few things I love more in life then office supplies that help me be more organized and productive! Gold planners, pretty pens, and file folders are EVERYTHING. I can not work in a space that is cluttered and disorganized, it makes me crazy! I recently gave myself a much-needed office space upgrade and kept these three things in mind while organizing my space. Keep reading!
Read MoreAimery was a super easy infant. He never cried, never fussed about going to bed, and was all together a pretty happy baby. Because of this, I never imagined that I would have so many problems with bedtime when he was a toddler. I sleep trained Aimery when he was 14 months old, and haven't had too many sleep problems besides the occasional bad night while teething or going through the normal sleep regressions. This all changed in April. It's been a hard six months, but I feel like I finally have figured out how to end bedtime battles with Aimery. Keep reading to find out the five ways that helped me end bedtime battles!
Read MoreThe entryway in our home has been due for a much needed refresh. I loved decorating our entryway since it is the first place that guests are welcome into our home, which makes it my favorite spot! I wanted a space that was cozy and welcoming for this upcoming fall season, so I created an entryway that had soft pillows and neutral decor!
Read MoreBeing a working single mom, I don't have a lot of time to cook. It's very rare that you will find me making a dinner using more than one pot and six ingredients! I love one-pot meals because they allow me to spend less time in the kitchen cooking and doing dishes, and spend more time with Aimery. My favorite week night recipe to make is Lemon Chicken Piccata! Not only is it a one-pot meal with just six ingredients, but it also takes less then 30 minutes from prep to clean up. Plus, this recipe includes my favorite pasta, DaVinci Spaghetti!
Read MoreI saw a quote on Pinterest today that said "I wish I was full of tacos instead of emotions" and that pretty much sums up my life right about now.
Read MoreYou guys know that I travel with Aimery a lot, especially during the summer! This year, we went to the lake very often, and we planned another trip during Labor Day weekend! Although I love traveling with Aimery, it wasn't always easy! Trips to the lake or the beach can be pretty overwhelming when you have a toddler. But once you are prepared and know what to expect, then vacations do get a whole lot easier and even stress-free! Yes, you can actually enjoy your vacation even with a toddler!
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