35 Week Pregnancy Update
35 Week Pregnancy Update

Only five more weeks until baby, where is the time going?? Baby girl is the size of a pineapple, just over 5 pounds! We have been doing a lot over here to prepare for her, our nursery is just about complete and we have ordered her car seat, travel system, and bassinet. We just have a few more items on our to-do list to check off, such as organizing her closet, ordering black-out curtains, and packing a hospital bag. Besides that, we are all ready for her arrival! Which Ben and I think she will be joining us sooner than later, we both have a strong feeling she’ll come early!

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Things to do with Kids in Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
Things to do with Kids in Deep Creek Lake, Maryland

Our family loves vacationing at Deep Creek Lake in Maryland, and we just got back from the most amazing week away. Life at the lake can be so relaxing and there are so many ways to make the trip incredible for your whole family! All the parents out there know how hard it can be to entertain your kids on vacation when all you want to do is relax, but don’t worry -- I’ve come up with the perfect guide for everyone in your family to find joy at Deep Creek Lake. While I know you’re probably thinking that a vacation to the lake will only consist of swimming in the lake, fishing, and boating, but that’s truly not the case when it comes to Deep Creek! Check out my guide for the best things to do at Deep Creek Lake featuring family-friendly activities, Instagram worthy photo opportunities, restaurants, and the best nightlife.

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6 Self Care Ideas for Fall
6 Self Care Ideas for Fall

When summer comes to an end and the change of season begins, I feel like the business of my life seems to take charge. With baby girl’s arrival quickly approaching, Aimery going back to school, and all of the holidays coming up, it’s safe to say we are approaching a busy season of life! It’s important for me to focus on creating a new routine that compliments the change of seasons. Although I always make an effort to focus on my own self care, it seems to always take a back burner in the fall with my long list of other priorities. Some of my favorite ways to find time for self care in this season is through picking up a new fall candle, doing a face mask, and starting a gratitude journal. Looking to put yourself this season? Keep reading for my 6 favorite self care ideas as we transition to Fall!

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3 Ways to Wear Ultraboost by Adidas
3 Ways to Wear Ultraboost by Adidas

This summer, I’ve been wearing my favorite biker shorts and Ultraboost shoes on repeat. I’m all about wearing bump-friendly clothes that I’ll be able to also wear next season when baby girl makes her arrival. I started wearing these Ultraboost 20 shoes from adidas a year ago, and haven’t been able to go back! They are the most comfortable shoes I own, and are great for at the gym or just running errands.

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How to Reset your Home for Fall
How to Reset your Home for Fall

With baby girl coming next month, we are starting our fall cleaning early! I’m sure you’ve heard of yearly spring cleaning - but did you know that fall cleaning is important, too? Fall cleaning consists of seasonal tasks that you aren’t already doing on a weekly or monthly basis. I’ve been in full nesting mode the last few weeks, and love having the opportunity to reset my home for fall before our baby gets here! Keep reading for some great tips on how to streamline your fall cleaning.

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Maternity Fall Sweater Finds
Maternity Fall Sweater Finds

I’ve been waiting my whole pregnancy for colder weather! I never got to experience being pregnant in the fall with Aimery, so I’m so excited to wear all of the maternity jeans, leggings, and sweaters in the coming weeks before baby girl makes her arrival. I have been loving these maternity sweaters that are so cozy and perfect for fall. Keep reading for my favorite finds!

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Positive Parenting Tips for Picky Toddlers
Positive Parenting Tips for Picky Toddlers

We have been practicing positive parenting with Aimery over the last couple of years, and have found that it works best for our family. Positive parenting focuses on helping children understand their emotions and encourages parents to be more mindful about active listening to their children’s needs. Positive parenting goes into every aspect of parenting, including Aimery’s relationship with food. It is important for Ben and I to help Aimery create a healthy relationship with food, while making sure he is getting all the nutrition he needs. Keep reading for three tips to practice positive parenting with a picky toddler!

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7 Ways to Best Prepare for Your Baby
7 Ways to Best Prepare for Your Baby

This past weekend, we finished painting our nursery and assembling furniture! We decided to go with pure white with a peach accent wall, and I love how it turned out. I’m excited to share the whole nursery on the blog once I pick up a few more things we need - like a rug, lamp, and plants for her room. But before we get to all of that, I’m taking this week to prepare for baby girl’s first year by picking up all the necessities that we’ll need. I almost feel like a first time mom all over again since, so many things have changed since I had Aimery - I’m amazed by all the great products that are out there for parents! Keep reading for 7 ways I’m preparing for baby girl.

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4 Tips for the New Working From Home Mom
4 Tips for the New Working From Home Mom

After a season of trying to balance working full time with a four year old at home, I quickly realized some things had to change big time around our house. As we are going into the fall season, there are many changes coming our way including a change in our school schedule, sports picking back up, and our schedules simply just getting busier. If you are like me, you may be wondering how you are going to be able to balance it all! Keep reading for 4 things I’m currently doing to make working from home easier.

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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Ben and I decided to pick up an air fryer about six months ago, when we started making a lot more of our meals at home. We fell in love with air frying immediately, and started learning how to make all of our favorite things air fryed! In my opinion, air frying is a lot more easy then cooking in the oven, and I love the quick clean-up! We air fry just about everything, from hash browns to s’mores! Our favorite air fryer meal? Cauliflower bites with LOUISIANA Hot Sauce!

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3 Tips for Fun Family Movie Nights
3 Tips for Fun Family Movie Nights

During 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!

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29 Week Pregnancy Update
29 Week Pregnancy Update

I’m excited to share another bumpdate with you! Baby is the size of a cauliflower, and about three pounds! I have been in my third trimester for a few weeks now, and baby girl is starting to really make her presence known. I can’t believe we only have 11 more weeks until we meet her! Over the last month, we shifted the rooms in our home around to make space for her nursery. We also got her crib set up and started deciding what other nursery furniture we will be purchasing for her space. This morning we picked out a rocker recliner that is so cozy, and we are picking out paint colors later this evening for an accent wall. I’m excited to continue her nursery and make her space cozy!

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8 Tips for Setting Up an Aquarium With Kids
8 Tips for Setting Up an Aquarium With Kids

Something you may not know about our family is that we have three fish! Over the last couple of years, our fish have gotten larger and in need of a better fish tank environment. This week, we decided to upgrade our fish tank and use better products for keeping it properly cared for! Do you already have fish or are you considering starting an aquarium as a homeschool project this school year? Keep reading for 8 great tips on setting up an aquarium with kids!

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5 Books to Bring Christmas to Your Summer
5 Books to Bring Christmas to Your Summer

It’s no surprise that Christmas is my favorite time of the year, and the countdown is starting with only 20 more weeks until Christmas! Baking cookies, watching movies with Aimery, matching pajamas, and spending time with family are all my favorite things to do around Christmas time. Who wouldn’t look forward to that all year? Especially with not having much to look forward to these days, I’ve had Christmas on my mind lately!

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3 Best Dresses for Maternity Photos
3 Best Dresses for Maternity Photos

Happy Friday! After spending the last 20-something weeks browsing online for the best maternity dresses, I was able to narrow down to my top three! Normally, most people wait until 30 weeks to schedule their maternity photoshoot, but I was simply too excited to wait 🤪 Plus, I feel the most confident towards the end of my second trimester! Keep reading for my top three maternity dresses!

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Second Trimester Must Haves
Second Trimester Must Haves

I can’t believe I’m sitting down today sharing my second trimester must haves, it seems like a minute ago I was finishing up my first trimester! Now that I’m almost through my second trimester with a baby girl, I wanted to share with you the best products that I have used over the last three months. They are things that I used everyday during my second trimester, and you will too!

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Best Eats at Woodloch Resort
Best Eats at Woodloch Resort

We recently had the opportunity to stay at Woodloch Resort, which happened to be our first vacation since February. With all of the uncertainty and sudden changes due to COVID, I wanted to be 100% comfortable before making the jump to start traveling again! We visited Woodloch two years ago and we had the best experience as a family, and I remember even back then how clean the resort was. After reading their special statement about the action steps they are taking for resort wellness, I felt comfortable booking our trip!

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