Over the last month, we have been chatting on Instagram stories about what is working for Aimery’s bedtime routine, and what isn’t. We have made a lot of changes to our overall routine with Aimery while we are spending more time at home, especially when it comes to bedtime.
Read MoreHi friends! We love chatting about Target finds on Instagram, so I’m going to start creating monthly round-up posts of my family’s favorite products. Keep reading for our favs!
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 MoreIt’s no doubt that the last six months have been unpredictable. A lot of our summer plans have been cancelled and we have had to make adjustments to childcare, vacations, and things to do this season from home. Although our county went to a green phase this past week, there are still a lot of restrictions on things to do while still practicing social distancing. We’ve had to get creative already with the things we do to keep Aimery busy and entertained this summer!
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 MoreI have been practicing yoga on and off for about five years. I go through seasons of my life where I practice more than others, due to the current high demands in my work and home environment. During this time at home, I have been working on finding more ways to stay disciplined practicing yoga on a daily basis. Yoga allows me to feel more centered and at peace with my life and the decisions I make. Yoga combined with meditation, positive parenting, and overall wellness have made a large impact in my life, and I would encourage everyone to try it out for themselves! What a better time to begin practicing yoga than International Yoga Day? Keep reading for 5 great reasons to start doing yoga!
Read MoreSummer is almost here! We had the opportunity to head to the pool on a few warm days over the past couple of weeks, and I can’t wait for a season of splashing in the water with Aimery. Aimery would go to the pool everyday in the summer if we would let him! I have been stocking up on everything we need for a successful pool day, and want to share my top 5 with you! Keep reading for our must haves!
Read MoreThis past week, we took a quick Instagram poll on stories to see what the dads most wanted for Father’s Day. I was surprised to find out that the majority of the dads out there wanted both material items and non material gifts this Father’s Day. With Father’s Day coming up quickly, it’s time to get shopping! Keep reading for 50 great gift ideas!
Read MoreOur family loves to grill together in the summertime! Now that warmer weather is here to stay, we are spending this time at home making recipes that are great sides for our favorite grilled foods - like chicken, hamburgers, and lots of hot dogs. Our favorite side dish for grilling is this Ranch Mac and Cheese with Hidden Valley Ranch! It takes less than 30 minutes to cook which is a win in my book, and it also tastes great leftover!
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 MoreWe are coming up on one year adoption day with our mini labradoodle, Dimples! Over the last year, we have been searching for the best dog food brand that delivers human-grade food at the best quality, so we can give him the best food for his overall health. We started using The Honest Kitchen about six months ago, and they have worked great for Dimples! Keep reading for our favorite products!
Read MoreIt’s been a while since my last bumpdate - time is going by so quickly! Now that I am well into my second trimester, I feel more myself again and haven’t been focusing on my pregnancy as much, as I’ve been spending most of my time catching up on everything that has been put on hold over the last few months when I couldn’t get out of bed! We have been doing small projects around the house, creating our wishlist, and preparing the loft to be turned into a nursery. We got her crib in a few weeks ago and have been starting to gather small things like diapers, clothes, and a baby bath!
Read MoreDuring this season, we are spending more time in our homes than ever. We normally travel a lot over the summer to escape the heat, so this year we are making changes in our home to stay cool all season long. We recently decided to elevate our bedroom with an air conditioner, and decided to go with a window inverter conditioner. Ben is normally a hot sleeper, so adding an air conditioner unit to our room has allowed him to be much more rested! Keep reading for 5 reasons why we decided to go with the Midea U -Shaped Air Conditioner!
Read MoreI asked you on Instagram stories yesterday for your favorite baby products, since I’m pretty out of the loop (haven’t had a baby in four years!). I wanted to share all the great suggestions in case you are looking to buy a gift for a new mom, or you are creating your very own baby wishlist! Keep reading for the top rated baby products!
Read MoreSomething we can all agree on is our love for banana bread. Our family eats it for breakfast, after lunch snack, dessert, you name it! During this time at home, we have been making lots of banana bread with our leftover bananas. We have been making this recipe together for over a year now, and let me tell you, it’s the best. Keep reading for how to make it!
Read MoreDuring this time at home, I have been making an effort to keep a self-care routine when it comes to hair. Although I’m great with keeping up with my skincare routine, I have never actually had a hair care routine until we started self-isolating! Keep reading for all of the products that I have included in my hair care routine!
Read MoreI’m all about the basics, especially with a maternity wardrobe. Because I don’t know if I’ll choose to get pregnant again, I want to invest in pieces I’ll wear over and over again for the next 4 months that can be layered and styled for both summer and fall! Things like comfy pjs during this time at home, staple dresses that can be styled hundreds of ways, and great quality leggings are a must! Keep reading for six of my favorite maternity outfits that will get me through this pregnancy!
Read MoreWhen I was pregnant with Aimery, I had high expectations for breastfeeding. Like many first time moms, I had a plan for how I wanted to feed my baby, and I wanted to stand by it. Well, after I had Aimery, I had to accept that my plan was quickly changing. For me, it meant giving up my idea of exclusive breastfeeding, and turning to breast pumping for six months after Aimery was born.Now that I am preparing for baby #2, I am much more flexible with my feeding plan, knowing that fed is best.
Read MoreNow that I am no longer in my first trimester, I want to share my tried and true products that SAVED MY LIFE during my first trimester! When I was pregnant with Aimery, I don’t remember having nearly as much morning sickness as I did this go around with baby girl. She definitely made her presence known! We ended up announcing our pregnancy very early because there was no hiding cancelling dinner plans and constantly having to run to the bathroom (for peeing and nausea, lol). Keep reading for my first trimester must haves!
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