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No matter if you have one kid or six kids… planning out your day, work, errands and meals can be hard. I’ve only been a mom for about a month but something I have noticed is meals are always the last thing on my mind. I’ve found some pretty easy meal ideas that can help any mom get their day accomplished AND feed her and her family! Chicken Alfredo One of my personal favorites and it is so…

I can’t believe my little squish is already a month old! It feels like just yesterday I had her. At the same time it feels like I have known her my whole life. She has definitely changed my life for the better and I can’t wait to see her grow! Charlotte is officially one month old today! She already has a little personality showing and it’s adorable. Things she loves are cuddles with her daddy,…

The best thing I have ever done is give birth to a beautiful little girl. I love when she grabs my fingers and sweatshirt strings. I love when her eyes light up and she does her little burp smiles at me. She’s so beautiful and the best thing to ever happen to me. Never did I think my postpartum body would make me feel worse than I’ve ever felt. Something I think we don’t talk about enough is our…

A cesarean delivery is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus. There are planned c-sections due to complications that have developed or you’ve had a c-section before and are not considering vaginal birth. In my instance my baby was in what they call a frank breech. It’s when the babies legs are folded flat up against her head and her bottom is…

I’m currently writing this while Charlotte is taking a quick nap and I probably don’t have long so let’s not focus on the glorious spelling errors. When we had Charlotte and when I was pregnant we weren’t sure how taking care of a newborn worked. We read books, googled and asked family but still we knew every baby is different and routines are different. She’s a little over 2 weeks old and a…

With Easter right around the corner it’s time to plan some activities with the little ones or stuff with family and friends! I’ve always loved Easter as a kid. Let’s be real, anything that involves candy will surely have a kid excited! I’m an adult and candy gets me pumped up haha! Easter egg hunt Definitely a classic for Easter but it never fails to be fun. You don’t even have to do it with…

Preparing for Motherhood and for Postpartum.

I’m feeling prepared and terrified. Is that possible to feel both of those emotions in one? Photo by Jonathan Borba on Pexels.com I’m officially 9 months pregnant. Yay me!!! I’m constantly reading blogs, watching YouTube videos and asking people their personal experiences with postpartum/motherhood. I’m trying to prepare myself for sleepless nights (which is already happening with how much I…

Getting Ready For Spring.

I woke up to hearing the birds sing, sun shine and I left the windows open. I haven’t woken up in such a great mood in so long. I definitely had the winter blues and I couldn’t be happier to have my sunshine back! Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com I did some things over the weekend to get my mind and body ready for beautiful Spring! Cleaned my car. I got some wipes and bags and went to town. I…

Ways to Bring Good Vibes In Your Home

Spring is approaching so let’s bring in some good vibes to your home! Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Keep it airy and light. If you can, open a window or let natural light in. Let some fresh air flow through your home. If you have pets they will also love this! Replace furniture. This isn’t a must but this does help. We just moved into a new house and we have replaced some of our…

Something that I’ve struggled with my whole life is acne. Not just the occasional pimple on my forehead. I mean full blown breakouts. Acne can pop up anywhere. Back, face, neck, legs..literally anywhere! I went to the store about 8 months ago and a woman I didn’t even know looked at my face and told me I should try Proactive while staring at my forehead. It took me so much to get out of the…

The Ultimate Moving Checklist

Moving is never easy and that’s why I’m here to help! My boyfriend and I are moving into the cutest house this weekend and as time goes on I realize all the things I keep forgetting. We’re going to talk about things you need to do from start to finish. So, get your pen and paper..we’re gonna make a list! 1. Sort your cabinets, closets and drawers. 2. Throw away or donate any items you won’t…

How-To Grocery Shop On A Budget

As time goes on, grocery prices go up. A quick trip to the store to “grab a few things” always ends up breaking the bank. If you’re like me “grabbing a few things” end up being grabbing what I think looks yummy or I “think” I need it. In reality, I don’t need it..I just want all the yummy food! I’m going to share with you some easy ways you can shop and not break the bank every time! 1. Make a…

Our Virtual Baby Shower: How We Did It

February 6th was the day of our amazing baby shower. Due to Covid we had some big restrictions. Because as we all know… covid. sucks. We started planning a couple months ahead of time. We knew because of this awful pandemic we couldn’t do what we wanted and we had to plan something that all our families could enjoy. First thing was our registry! You can see what I put on mine below: My Baby…

Valentine’s Day Gifts For Him.

Valentine’s Day is approaching quickly and It’s time to start thinking about gift ideas! Specifically, I’m talking about the men. Trust me, I know it can be difficult but I got your back! 1. A mug Sounds cheesy.. BUT, if you got a coffee drinker then they will use it. You can find all kinds that are love related. Target, Walmart or Amazon have some cute ones you can find! 2. Chocolates Men…

10 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas!

Happy February love bugs!(: As we all know Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching us and let me guess…you have nothing planned?? It’s ok… me either. BUT we’re in this together! Here are some great ideas to do with your love this year! 1. Watch a Valentine’s Day movie! Pop some popcorn, get a fuzzy blanket and cuddle up! A relaxing but genuine time with your loved one. 2. Make chocolate…

20 Pregnancy Snack Ideas.

The worst part about being pregnant has been finding something I can either keep down or something I find tasty. Throughout this whole pregnancy my cravings have shifted tremendously. At first all I wanted was a burger or something greasy and now I can’t really stand to stomach anything too greasy at all and I want something light! While you’re pregnant you want to make sure you’re at least…

How I Budget My Money.

Whether you’re trying to create a personal budget or get a better grasp on finances, I’m going to help you achieve this. Photo by Jess Bailey Designs on Pexels.com As a woman who is getting ready to move, have a baby and leave my old day to day life behind..I realized I needed to change my approach on my budget. Every month I sit down and budget out bills, wants, and needs. Here are the things…