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How I Easily Do My Blog Taxes From Home

April 1, 2019

This post is sponsored by H&R Block but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

If you are doing taxes for your blogging income for the first time, bless you! I can honestly say that taxes are my least favorite part of blogging. I am super excited to share how I made it less painful with you today! I do not know what I would do without Ryan (the best blogger husband in the world) and H&R Block! Ryan helps me with a good bit of the business side of blogging and we have been using H&R Block now for several years. I don’t have to go to an accountant and can easily (and quickly) file my taxes from the comfort of my couch! How awesome is that? As a busy mom, who has time to go through extra errands? No, thanks!

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!

A Winter Self Care Routine That Will Leave You Renewed

February 13, 2019

This post is sponsored by Bioré, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

How To Layer for Fall and Winter

November 12, 2018

This post is sponsored by Cuddl Duds but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Fall and early winter in the south is a little crazy. It can go from 85 degrees to 40 in the same day. Every day is different and it can be so hard to plan your outfits accordingly. Throw in being pregnant and it can seem impossible at times. I have been known to wear a sweater to take the kids to school and by the time I pick them up, it’s so hot and I am miserable. No one wants that. This year, I have been layering and it has made life so much easier. I thought it would be fun so share some of my favorite layering pieces with y’all that can work with or without a bump because it can be really tricky figuring out how to layer during pregnancy!

Why We Are Using Baby Probiotics

September 28, 2018

This post is sponsored by Evivo but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

I wanted to tell y’all again – thank you so much for all of your congratulations and well wishes on our baby announcement Monday! We are so thrilled to finally share this secret with you all. It has been a hard one to keep. Y’all know we are big fans of probiotics and fell in love with Evivo baby probiotics after I had Weston. I used them for a short time with him towards the end of our breastfeeding journey and I am so excited to use them again with our newborn this spring.

What Baby Eczema Is Telling You About Gut Health

July 30, 2018

This post is sponsored by Evivo but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

All three of my children have suffered from baby eczema. They are doing so much better after making a few changes to their diet and products that we use, but for a while it was such a problem. I hated seeing them constantly scratching and seeing the red dry patches on their beautiful little faces. It was frustrating not knowing what to do about it and having a lot of different opinions coming at me from all directions. That is, until I started doing a lot of research on baby eczema and how your baby’s gut health can contribute to that along with allergies colic and a host of other issues. A lightbulb went of in my head when I read this because my oldest son was a colic baby and had the worst eczema out of all of them. Being our first baby, we had no idea what what to do about it. Was it normal? Were we doing something wrong?

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.

5 Habits for Productive Mornings

June 13, 2018

This post is sponsored by Activia but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Since the start of summer, I have had to completely makeover my morning routine. It’s no longer about getting the kids to school and it’s more about getting some work done before we go play! I have had to implement new strategies into my morning in order to be productive and get things done, but also for my own mental health. Moms need a little time to wake up and get their day started just like everyone else, but we usually don’t have that much grace handed to us. Here is what I’m doing to have productive mornings.

How to Stay Fresh While On-The-Go

June 7, 2018

This post is sponsored by Summer’s Eve® but the content and opinions expressed are my own.

My Go-To Healthy Toddler Snack

April 23, 2018

Since I quit breastfeeding Weston a few months ago, it has been a real struggle to get him to drink milk. Every time I offer it to him, he throws it down. He simply isn’t interested in it. Because of his age, his pediatrician has told me how important it is that he gets a proper amount of calcium and vitamin D. I have fed him tons of yogurt and offer him cheese, but he isn’t the biggest fan of it (unless it’s on pizza – who can blame him for that?) Finding a healthy toddler snack is a little tricky. At least, it has been for my little guy.