My last official day of work was March 25, 2011, just 3 days before my second child was born. By then my back and my feet were killing me, and I was mostly just looking forward to being able to sit down for more than a few minutes of the day. I didn't really know what staying home with my kids would look like, or how much I would love it. And while I'll be the first to admit that the transition from working to being at home was a little bumpy, now I'm thriving in my role as a stay-at-home … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Valentine’s Day Treats
Valentine's Day is almost here! We don't do a whole lot of celebrating, other than handing out cards to family and friends, but I also like to pick a yummy treat to make on the actual holiday. And there are lots of ideas to choose from, but not all of them are gluten free, and not all of the gluten free ones have simple ingredients. Luckily for you, I went on a hunt for simple, gluten free Valentine's Day treats. Here's what I found. image from The Pretty Bee Cookies … [Read more...]
What’s Saving My Life Right Now: 2018
This is a fun little linkup hosted by Anne Bogel of Modern Mrs. Darcy. It's always a good idea to think about the good things in our lives, even if they're small. Here's my current list, mostly newborn-centered because that's my life right now. Drinking coffee out of an actual mug. Yes, travel mugs keep me from having to reheat my coffee for the billionth time, but there's something about sipping from an actual mug that just makes me happy. And when I do actually get to drink most of a … [Read more...]
Hey Baby! A National Geographic Book Review (And Giveaway!)
Disclosure: I received this product for free from Moms Meet to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. I don't know about you, but my kids love animals. They each have their personal favorites - Jonah loves sharks, for instance - but in general, they're always excited to sit down and learn more about creatures from all over the world. So when we got a copy of National Geographic's new book Hey Baby! in the mail, … [Read more...]
What’s Your Default?
Here's an actual conversation I had with my husband recently. Me: "I need to take a shower." Him: "Do you want me to stick around while you do that?" Me: "No. I'll just turn on the tv for the girls." Before you think I'm about to be judgy about the tv, know that my kids watch tv every single day. There are certain things that have to happen first - school work, a quiet rest time after lunch, and general good behavior - but it happens every day. What bothered me about this … [Read more...]
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