This season at home has been an adjustment as we learn to find new ways to stay connected as a family. We normally spend a lot of our time on-the-go, whether we are traveling or going about our day to day routine running Aimery to school or soccer practice. Although I have really enjoyed slowing down and finding more time to sit on the floor next to Aims and play together. It’s no doubt that during this time at home, we are having to find lots of solutions to keep Aimery entertained. Keep reading for 8 ways we are keeping Aimery engaged at home!
Read MoreIf you are anything like me, you wait until the last minute for everything - Mother’s Day gifts included. Especially with this crazy time we are all in together, everyday seems to be running together. What even is the day of the week, anyway? With Mother’s Day less than a week away, I’m sure you are also searching online for last minute gift ideas! I’m here to share an easy last minute mother’s day gift idea that is perfect for every mom, including yourself!
Read MoreLearning how to stay active at home has probably been the largest adjustment for me during this season. Working out at home has never been something that was easy for me, as I have a hard time finding the motivation to be active with other things distracting me - like the dirty dishes, floors needing vacuumed, and a three-year-old climbing up the walls!
Read MoreDuring this time of isolation, it’s more important now than ever to stay connected with each other. Although there are so many uncertainties in the world we live in today, we can be certain that we will get through this together! In order to stay productive during this time at home, Ben and I have decided to create a weekly list of things we want to create or organize in our home.
Read MoreI can’t believe this is my last bumpdate for the first trimester! As much as I don’t want to wish time away during this pregnancy, I am SO happy to be just about done with the first trimester. I’ve had a rough few months with morning sickness, aversions, and lightheadedness. This is the first week I’ve started to feel a little bit more myself, and I’m looking forward to having my energy back!
Read MoreYesterday, we took a quick Instagram poll on stories to see what you wanted most for Mother’s Day. I was surprised to find out that the majority (I’m talking over 60%) of the moms out there wanted both material items and nonmaterial gifts this Mother’s Day.
Read MoreDuring this time at home, our family has had to get creative with finding new ways to work out from home! Long gone are the days where we could all go our separate ways at the gym and have our own time to workout. Now that we’ve been at home for two months now, we have found new ways for us all to work out and stay active as a family - doing things that we all enjoy!
Read MoreDimples has been a part of our family for almost a year now, and what a year it has been! If you have ever been through the puppy stage, you know that it is no joke! I have learned a lot about owning a puppy this year, and had no idea the amount of time and effort a puppy would require. The largest adjustment for us has been learning how to protect our home from puppy mistakes!
Read MoreWe are excited about a new family-favorite show coming to YouTube and Crunchy Roll in April, Zo Zo Zombie! Zo Zo is not your average zombie, he’s actually a normal kid that happens to also be dead. While at first thought, being a zombie might not seem like an ideal lifestyle for a kid, you’ll soon find out that he’s more than just that!
Read MoreLike a lot of small business owners, I had BIG goals for 2020. When I’m not creating content for this blog, I’m running Being Agency, which is an Influencer and brand management agency that supports entrepreneurs and small business owners worldwide. I started off this year by turning Being Agency into an LLC, hiring more contractors, and working towards my five year plan. I never could have imagined that this year would take such an unexpected turn of events due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreYay- my first bumpdate! In case you missed it, we are expanding our family this fall with baby #2! Read our pregnancy story here. I’m so excited to start sharing regular updates with you all throughout my pregnancy. This morning, I had my first doctor’s appointment for baby and finally got to hear the heartbeat and find out our due date! Keep reading for this month’s bumpdate.
Read MoreCoffee chat! We are currently on day 6 of quarantine, and finally starting to feel like we are in somewhat of a routine with staying home. Social distancing means different things to different people - but for us, it means we are not leaving the house (besides playing in the backyard) or seeing anyone. It has been really hard for me not seeing my parents during this time, but we believe it’s the best choice. Now that we are more comfortable in a routine, we are taking the day to find ways to cut expenses during this time at home. Here are 15 easy expenses we are cutting out!
Read MoreHappy National Nutrition Month! As many of you may know, our family has decided to make healthier lifestyle changes this year. We now stick to a gluten-free diet as often as we can, and try to be more mindful about the food we are eating on a daily basis. With spring right around the corner, we know how important it is to keep up with our health goals, and what a better time to truly focus on our health and wellness goals than during National Nutrition Month? Keep reading to find out the 5 changes we are making this month!
Read MoreI’m so excited to be sharing these words… I’m pregnant! We are so excited to be expanding our family this fall. Now that we’ve shared this exciting news with our family and friends, I’ll be sharing monthly bumpdates throughout my pregnancy!
Read MoreAnyone else starting to feel like the news is getting a little bit out of hand with information about the Coronavirus? Honestly, I am already sick of all the viral articles I keep seeing on social media with inconsistent information. No matter which side you are on about this issue, it doesn’t hurt to prepare for a crisis such as COVID-19. Schools are starting to close down for the rest of the month in the state we live in, so I’m trying to get ahead of the crowds at the grocery store. You also may be asking yourself, what can we do besides stock up on wine? 🤪 Keep reading for how our family is preparing for a possible quarantine.
Read MoreLast month, I had the privilege of attending #BlogHer20 Health and some great panels that focused on women empowerment and modern health. I flew out to LA for a long weekend of meditation, relaxation, and lots of learning in my industry. Although I think of myself as a health and wellness blogger, there is always so much for me to learn, and it’s very humbling attending events that are led by such brilliant women in the wellness industry. I have gone through quite a wellness journey over the last ten years, especially with giving birth to my son. Although I was able to have a natural birth without any complications, many women have C-sections during childbirth which can come with lots of pain postpartum.
Read MoreRecently we have been switching up pizza night with healthier options (although Aimery still gets his pepperoni delivered 🤪) and I’ve been loving this Mozzarella and Zucchini Flatbread! It took me a couple failed attempts to get the perfect flatbread recipe, but lucky for you I found the ONE. Keep reading for the recipe!
Read MoreFifty plus years ago, March 8th became a national holiday celebrating women’s rights. It started off by celebrating working women and was quickly adopted by the feminist movement many years later, which is still present to this day! I believe all women should be appreciated every day, but when given the chance to dedicate a whole day to women, I’d like to give my mom the recognition she deserves.
Read MoreDuring our last trip to Orlando, we decided to stay at the beautiful Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort. Club Wyndham was by far the most relaxing, family-friendly resort we have ever stayed at. It’s so surprise that our family loves to travel, and we believe that Aimery should travel as much as he can while he’s young! Ben and I feel as though traveling allows his mind to be more open to new places, while he gets to learn more about each place we visit. Our goal is to travel as much as possible before we expand our family! Wondering why we chose to visit Florida during an off-season? We have found that traveling to Orlando during the winter allows us to avoid the huge crowds and save some money on flights!
Read MoreIn February, I had the privilege to travel to Orlando with my family and experience all that Universal Cabana Bay Resort had to offer! It’s important to be able to stay somewhere that has plenty of things for kids to do, in order to keep Aimery busy. I can guarantee you that our family had the best time with everything this resort had to offer!
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