Names hold great significance for us, and it truly takes the entire pregnancy and even into when our babies arrive to decide on who they will be called. Mike and I knew that we wanted a name just as special and meaningful as our boys for this little one. It had to be unique andRead More
Birth Story: Mila Joylynne
The weeks leading up to this moment are ones I certainly won’t forget. I was scared, stressed was an understatement, and constantly reading the possibilities for delivery. It was all in hopes of making the best decision for us. Preparing to deliver in the midst of a pandemic was not in the plans, and theRead More
Celebrating milestones with a little Magic
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and contains affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Creating special and meaningful traditions has become a core in our family. I’m so thankful for companies like Hold the Magic who feel the same way! We’ve loved them for sometime now, because their tooth fairy kits helpRead More
Tasty Eats: The Most Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’ve craved sweets most of this pregnancy, especially chocolate. That’s been something new for me, because I’m not much of a chocolate person! BUT I have to say that these are some of the most delicious chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever had. The recipe is fairly simple, which is a must right now. Also, theRead More
3 Ways to Encourage Practical Self-Care with Your Kids
As our oldest left the bathroom his eyes welled up with tears and he broke down. Melting into my arms he sobbed that he was ready to go home. He was angry we moved, and adamantly questioned why couldn’t we see any friends or family anymore. Being inside for over five weeks and he wasRead More
Tasty Eats: No Sweat Homemade Pretzels
I’ve been eyeing this recipe and finally had the energy enough to test it this weekend. At almost 34 weeks pregnant, my energy is almost a figment of my imagination. I am so so thrilled though to have made these incredibly simple and honestly no sweat pretzels! The recipe allows for you to make aboutRead More
Nest Eats: The BEST Iced Coffee You’ll Ever Have!
Do you love iced coffee? If so, this recipe is divine and super easy to make. It of course is much easier on your pocket (especially since we’re really cracking down on our budget even more lately). I owe the discovery of this to my sister who has always been so gracious to make meRead More
Maintaining joy in the midst of chaos, anxiety, and fear.
“The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives.” Russel M. Nelson It’s taken two whole weeks for me to fully process that our normal is almost nonexistent right now. Traveling, play dates, visiting friends, or even going to churchRead More
Tasty Eats: Best Simple and Easy Pizza Dough Recipe to Make with your Kids
Almost everyday lately Kai has asked if he can help cook a meal. In my “let’s get dinner done ASAP” mode, I’m usually half way done when I realize he probably wanted to be apart. Well not this time! Tonight we made simple and easy homemade pizzas – and they were delicious! Some of ourRead More
Nine Years and Counting…
I cannot believe it’s a full nine years of being married! There’s so much redemption in our story not just as individuals, but together. It’s become one of the things I cherish about us. Challenges have brought us closer, made us stronger, and definitely the journey sweeter. Mike and I are fairly opposite, and overRead More