How to Plan a Spring Picnic

Springtime is finally here after a seemingly endless winter. This warmer weather is making my family so excited to get outside more, especially to go on picnics because they are Aimery’s favorite! Spring picnics are a staple for us, so we’d like to bring you along. Pack your snacks and check out my tips for planning the perfect springtime picnic!

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7 Great Products for New Moms

Now that I’m a mom of two, I feel like I’ve been around the block when it comes to new momma and baby must-haves. It seems like I’ve researched every baby product there is to offer! I recently tried out these new products for new mom and baby that I wanted to share, they would make great gifts for any new mom! I even used some of these my first time around with Aimery. Keep reading for 7 great products for the new mom.

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3 Self-Care Rituals for Spring

Those first few days of spring are always some of my favorite days of the year. The warmth after a long winter leaves me inspired to eat more vibrant foods, deep clean my home, and create a new skincare routine. I always say that I’m going to move somewhere warmer because I never realize how hard the winter blues hit until the warmth returns - yet every year I’m pulled back into staying up north to be centered around family and friends. If only I could find a happy medium! Today I’m sharing three of my self-care rituals that I am beginning now that spring is here. Keep reading!

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Gorton’s Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema

If you are looking to eat healthy and save some coins this year, consider making a quick trip to your local Walmart to pick up Gorton’s fish options! I like to use Walmart’s Pickup option to make my trips faster when I have both kiddos in the car with me. Plus, they make it so easy to place my order online and skip the in-store trip. If you are stopping by in-store, check out the frozen food section to pick up Gorton’s Fish and follow along with this delicious Baja Fish Taco Recipe! Pair this recipe with your favorite white wine or pilsner for the perfect date night!

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Easter Prosciutto Asparagus Puff Pastry Appetizer

Looking for a last minute appetizer for Easter that everyone will love? Look no further then these puff pastries with prosciutto, asparagus, and gruyere cheese - YUM! I tried out this recipe for a mid afternoon snack today, and it turned into dinner for hubby and I. We couldn’t stop eating them! If you aren’t needing this recipe for Easter, consider saving it for another spring brunch, like Mother’s Day! Keep reading for the recipe!

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Easter M&M Cookies

When you ask Ben and Aimery what their favorite dessert is, they will quickly answer cookies! Over the last year, Aimery and I have really enjoyed baking together, even if there’s a broken mixer along the way - oops! We made these Easter M&M cookies this afternoon and had a dance party, which is our definition of a perfect day. Sharing our recipe below, inspired by Joanna Gaines herself!

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3 Best Boozy Drinks for St. Patrick's Day

Do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Ben and I have been crafting the best boozy drinks for St. Patty’s day this week and I’m excited to share them with you! Whether you plan on devouring some corned beef and cabbage, drinking a pint of Guinness, or just watching the parades, there’s something for everyone on St. Patty’s Day! Keep reading for three of the best boozy drinks for you to make at home this March 17th!

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Adlavie's Favorites: Newborn Must Haves

Hi everyone! Adlavie has been a part of our family for three months now and I can’t believe how quickly this season has gone by! Having Adlavie made me feel like a first time mom all over again since we haven’t done the newborn stage in over 4 years now! There are so many great products out there that we have used over the last three months that have made it so much easier this time around. I’m all about keeping it minimal so I kept this list as short as possible while also sharing everything you could ever need for your newborn. Maybe use this list as a guide for forming your registry or for gifting a first time mom. Remember - all your baby really needs is you (okay, and some diapers!). Keep reading for our newborn must have list!

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Changing Table Organization and Must Haves

I’ve quickly found that having two kids means double the mess around my home (crazy, right?)! With double the toys and double the clothes, I like to take time every so often to reorganize, restock, and restyle different living spaces around our house. I never had time to organize Adlavie’s nursery before her due date, and her changing table really needed a better organizational system! This week, I spent time organizing her changing table must haves. It only took me 10 minutes, which is doable for just about anyone! Keep reading for everything I include on her changing table, and my must have organizational tips!

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7 Ways to Spoil Your Pup This Year

If you have a special pup in your life, you probably love spoiling them as much as I love spoiling mine! With the short amount of time we have with our furry friends, it’s important to show them we love them as often as we can! Plus, they deserve it! Although, it is important that we are spoiling them in a healthy way that doesn’t lead to issues down the road. I’ve compiled a list of my top 6 favorite ways to spoil my pup, Dimples, and you can use them for your companion too! Keep reading for 6 ways to spoil your pup!

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3 Easy Ways to Elevate Self Care from Home

As we continue to fall into new routines this year, it’s especially important to find new habits for self care! With just having a baby a few months ago and being a working mom, it has been hard to find the time to elevate my appearance. Even just making time to schedule a hair appointment seems impossible during this season of life with my work and home responsibilities. Now more than ever, I am looking for easy ways to practice self care at home and find quick ways to elevate my appearance. Keep reading for three ways I am changing up my appearance this new year!

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Giving Birth During a Pandemic: Adlavie's Birth Story

It’s been three beautiful months since Adlavie came into our lives, and I’m finally feeling up to writing her birth story! What a crazy year it has been between my pregnancy and adjusting to having a newborn again. Ben and I decided to start trying for a baby last winter and had a positive pregnancy test after about three months! I was very excited and nervous going into this pregnancy because of how stressful my pregnancy and delivery was with Aimery. When I was pregnant with Aimery, I was measuring very small and almost needed to be induced out of fear that he stopped growing at six months of pregnancy. I also had prodromal labor with him for the weeks leading up to his birth, and had a traumatic, natural labor with him for over 12 hours. Everything combined made me extremely nervous with how my pregnancy and delivery would be with Adlavie, but thankfully I had a much better experience with this pregnancy.

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Galentine’s Day Gift Ideas (+ Giveaway)

Now that February is upon us, many of us are thinking about what to get our significant others for Valentine’s Day, whether that be decadent chocolates, flower bouquets, plush stuffed animals, or a combination of them all! Although it is important to remember the other significant people in your life as well, like your gals! Your girlfriends have been there with you through it all, so they deserve a little love and spoiling too! What better way to pamper your BFF’s than by creating them their own Galentine’s Gift Bag. Don’t stress, I created a 3 step guide on how to create the perfect gift bag for your Galentine to make them feel the love this February! Plus, I added some tips so you don’t have to break the bank while spoiling your gals this season! Keep reading for how I created my galentine gift bags!

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