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Summer Activities for Kids

June 3, 2019

Summer is finally here and we have already enjoyed a few of these summer activities, but I am excited to check some more off the list throughout the season! I love the summer because we can make our own schedule and it is so nice! We do have days – like many of you have expressed as well – that are long and I hear “mom, I’m bored” one-hundred times a week, so it is good to have a list of prepared activities to keep the kids moving while you enjoy a loose schedule! These summer activities are a combined list of things I thought of and some that you suggested to me on Instagram! Let’s get out there and play!

Splash Pad
Zoo
Water Park
Pool Day
Park
Picnic
Get Messy with Chalk
Slip n’ Slide
Turn on the Sprinkler
Bowling
Water Table
Play ball – baseball, basketball, soccer etc.
Lemonade Stand
Make Popsicles
Dance Party
Ride Bikes
Wagon Rides
Play board games
Outdoor obstacle course
Ice cream party
Pizza night – make your own!
Make S’mores
Fly Kites
Movie night/camp out in the living room
Build an indoor fort on a rainy day
Read a Book/Go to the library
Take them to a craft store and let them pick out a craft or art project to do
Go to the Movie theater
Water balloon fight
Activity pages or workbooks
Playdates with friends (see this list of toddler playdate ideas)

Amazon Summer Essentials

May 22, 2019

I am 100% an amazon prime mom. It is just so incredibly convenient – especially when you have a newborn or multiple children! When I take my kids to the store, they fill up the cart and I can only really grab a couple of things at a time. Amazon is so easy and more time efficient and just makes sense for us. So, when we started preparing for our Memorial weekend vacation, Amazon was the obvious choice. I ordered what we needed and everything was here 2 days later. Easy, peasy! I am linking some of the summer essentials we already have and love that are all available on Amazon prime as well as some other great options that have excellent reviews!

Tips For A Stress Free Morning for Moms

February 25, 2019

Tips for a Stress Free Morning for Moms is sponsored by The Hillshire Brands Company!

I don’t know about you, but mornings can get super stressful – especially if you’re a mom. Being responsible for yourself and (in my case) three little ones can seem daunting. Preparing 5 breakfasts, packing lunches, getting everyone dressed and out the door on time can be tough. Here are some of the things I do to have a stress free morning!

Annual Goals for 2019

January 9, 2019

Henley Top (wearing small) // Maternity Jeans (TTS – wearing 4)// Boots (TTS – wearing 8) // Beanie

New Year, New Word: Balance

January 2, 2019

Top // Leggings // Boots

Thirty Things I’ve Learned in Thirty Years

August 10, 2018

Well, I’ve officially joined the thirty club! I honestly was feeling a lot of dread a couple of years ago knowing that I was so close to 30 but feeling more like 18. Can anyone else relate? It’s like I woke up one day fully expecting to still be in college, but somehow ended up married with three kids. haha I honestly could not feel more blessed and as I woke up this morning, all I felt was gratitude. Grateful for my family’s health, my husband, my babies, good friends, and a wonderful extended family. Grateful for our jobs that are too fun to feel like work. Just grateful. I wanted to stop and thank you guys, too. Y’all have no idea how much you mean to me. I love this community. Interacting with y’all through DMs and emails is literally what I look forward to most every day (other than spending time with my kids, of course). I will answer some of your questions from IG at the bottom of this post, so be sure to read to the end!

Dress // Sandals // Earrings // Balloons

Amazon Prime Day 2018

July 16, 2018

Amazon Prime Day 2018 has officially begun! I know most of you are already sick of the NSALE and most of you can not shop it yet, so I’m taking a break today (although I am sharing deals on my Facebook page and IG) on the blog to share my favorite Amazon Prime Day picks! Let’s jump into it!

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Amazon Prime Day 2018 Picks:

First Haircuts and Annie at ASF

July 9, 2018

Sunglasses // Jumpsuit

5 Ways to Treat Yourself This Summer

June 22, 2018

This post is sponsored by Mikawaya Mochi Ice Cream but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

I am all about working hard during the week and treating myself and my family on the weekends. We love to go get ice cream or go to the pool or splashed or something really fun at the end of every week. It’s like a treat for working so hard or for the kids being extra sweet during the week. We all look forward to it. This summer, it has been challenging for me to keep the kids busy enough so that they aren’t bored while also working. It is something I have been struggling with the last few weeks, so it has meant working a lot of late nights and on the weekends again. I think it is so important to treat yourself often. Keeping life fun and exciting is preferred to just working your life away, right? So, I am working to treat myself and my kids to lots of breaks and fun activities.