A Letter of Encouragement for Chronic Illness
This letter of encouragement for chronic illness is a little different than what I usually write about, but as someone who has struggled with a mysterious, debilitating illness for over five years, I can relate to many of the struggles others like me face on a daily...
Trim Your Baby’s Nails the No-Drama Way!
It’s scary to trim your baby’s nails for the first time! Newborns love to keep their hands up by their face, so if you don’t trim their nails regularly, they can easily scratch themselves. It doesn’t help that babies’ nails grow at an...
20 Blueberry Picking Tips | Have a Great Experience with Kids!
Berry season is coming up fast, so today I’m sharing my very best blueberry picking tips with you! Because you can never have enough berries in your life. When berry season rolls around, I start daydreaming about how I want to incorporate them into my food—ice...
25 Kitchen Tasks for Toddlers (Skills for High-Energy Kids!)
I stifle a laugh as I watch my 2-year-old son, Jack, crack an egg into a blue glass bowl. He’s concentrating hard, and his tiny hands are completely crushing the eggshell. He then shakes his hands up and down, trying to get the rest of the farm fresh egg to ooze...
The Postpartum Hack That Changed My Life
There is one postpartum hack that’s very near and dear to my heart. I’d even go so far to say that changed my life and made a huge impact on those early newborn days! Without a doubt, the newborn stage is one of the hardest and sweetest times in a...
8 Minimalist Baby Bath Time Essentials
When it comes to minimalism and babies, my motto is to have “as little as possible, but as much as necessary.” While I don’t want baby gear taking over my home, I do want to own things that will make my life easier. My minimalist baby bath checklist...
Baby Boy Woodland Nursery Decor | Budget-Friendly Ideas & DIYs
Of all the rooms in our apartment, Jack’s nursery was my favorite! It was the only room I sat down and designed purposefully. I searched for the perfect woodland nursery decor, rearranged the furniture ten times (on paper), and dreamed about rocking my newborn...
Quick & Easy Day Designer Planning Routine (SAHM edition!)
We’ve just entered into a beautiful new year, and it’s the perfect time to start organizing your day to get stuff done! So today, I want to share my Day Designer planning routine with you. Productivity is especially tough for stay at home moms because we...
40 Dollar Tree Toddler Stocking Stuffer Ideas
It’s Christmas time, and I’m filled with excitement! Jack just turned 2, so I’ve been thinking more about his stocking this year. I noticed dozens of amazing Dollar Tree toddler stocking stuffer ideas when I was shopping the other day, so today...
10 Family Camping Hacks | Sanity-saving Tips and Tricks!
Growing up in Florida, we never went camping. Sure, people go camping in the Sunshine State, but the humidity and bugs are a pretty big deterrent most of the year! My parents were never into it, so we just never camped as a family. It was only recently that I acquired...
Detailed Toddler Boy Fall Capsule Wardrobe (with photos!)
Autumn has arrived in the Pacific Northwest! Leaves are turning vibrant shades of orange and gold, the night air is chilly, and pumpkins are everywhere. Sweater weather is most definitely here, and that can only mean one thing—it’s finally time to share...
3 Spring Essential Oil Blends for Your Home
Today is the first day of Spring! It’s been a long winter here in the Pacific Northwest, and I am so ready for blue skies and warm sunshine. One of my favorite ways to bring the season inside, is to make it smell like spring. So today, I’m excited to share...
7 Christian Songs to Get You Through the Hard Times
Sometimes, you just need a good playlist of Christian songs to get you through the hard days. Today, I received news from my doctor that left me feeling defeated and deflated. Some new test results showed that I have yet another health issue that needs to be taken...
13 Free Ways to Show Your Husband How Much You Love Him
Over the years, I’ve learned that there are so many ways to show your husband how much you love him—and plenty of them don’t cost a thing. While brainstorming ways to bless my husband, I love to reflect on our love story and everything we’ve been...
11 Money-Saving Laundry Room Essentials
As a newlywed, I discovered the beauty of having an organized space to do my laundry. I simplified that space to only contain 11 laundry room essentials, and it has been life-changing! These days, I have a newly-walking toddler who loves to help me on laundry day....
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