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  • The Birth of Krue Nicolas

    Another birth story I get to write... honestly. It's a privilege I don't take for granted. I get to write another birth story for a beautiful child I get to mother. I don't take it lightly. And I am ... Read More

    The Birth of Krue Nicolas

  • Twice the Fun, Twice the Learning

    We've been attending Goldfish Swim School for just over a year now and the level of competency and confidence I've seen in the boys' swimming is INCREDIBLE. And that was with just one weekly ... Read More

    Twice the Fun, Twice the Learning

  • PODCAST // Episode 3: Conquering the Fears of Homeschooling

    Have you ever considered homeschooling your children, but you're honestly just afraid? Yeah, me too. That was me. And I'd say you're in the majority here. From worrying about if we're going to fail ... Read More

    PODCAST // Episode 3: Conquering the Fears of Homeschooling

Better Than Drugstore Skincare Routine + Products

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This post contains affiliate links. For more information, please reference my policies and disclosures page. One thing I love sharing about is my skincare routine. While I don't have what you would call troublesome skin I still know it's important to take care of my skin and make it a priority everyday. I've used SO MANY products. So many skincare routines. I've run the ... Read More

How To Manage Thick Long Hair

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This post contains affiliate links. Please reference my policies and disclosures to find more information on affiliate links. A few weeks ago it dawned on me that I am likely not the only person who dreads washing their long, thick hair because of the after care it requires. That is until recently. I have found two amazing products that have helped me lessen the dread of ... Read More

How to Manage Morning Chaos

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This post is sponsored by The Hillshire Brands Company. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own. For a long time I would dread the morning time. My husband isn't around in the morning (he's sleeping from his graveyard shift at work) and so I'm completely on my own from the time the kids get up. Mornings go one of two ways in my house -- great or awful. There's no ... Read More

Partytime At Goldfish

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Your first thought may not be to have a party at a swim school, but let me tell you... it'll impress you and your kid's friends! I was able to partner with Goldfish Swim School this month to bring a Valentines themed playdate to our local friends and family and THEY KILLED IT! You can host pretty much anything at Goldfish from playdates to birthday parties, and ... Read More

Why I Had An Unmedicated Birth & How You Can Too

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So one of the things I've been asked a lot about regarding my most recent labor and delivery was about how I did it without medication. And my first reaction is to say, I still can't believe that I did that! But to be honest, that's not entirely true. I can believe it. Let's rewind a bit and go back to how I came to the point of wanting an unmedicated birth. It all ... Read More