Navigating negotiations when buying a used vehicle can be a bit intimidating. Especially if it’s not something you do regularly. When money comes into play, everyone wants to win. With our recent car purchase, we learned a few tips and tricks that I thought I’d pass along to you! We recently purchased our new-to-us minivan. It’s the perfect family vehicle… Read More
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12 Productive Things to Do Outside as a SAHM this Summer
I’m now in this motherhood phase where I have two toddlers that are both pretty mobile and fairly self-sufficient. When we’re outside, they are completely content to do their own thing and prefer that I just stay out of their (exploring) way (most of the time). I am A-Okay with this! This is why we had two under two (haha!),… Read More
A Visit to the Doctor’s Office During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Here’s what you can expect from a visit to the doctor’s office during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you’re likely very aware of the growing rise for concern regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in the U.S. (and all over the world, really). And of course, one of our kiddos gets a runny… Read More
SAHM Diary: An Experiment, I went back to work for seven weeks, Here’s what I learned
I spent the first seven weeks of the year covering maternity leave for a friend and old co-worker of mine. It ended up being an excellent experiment for me/us to see if I’d like to go back to work (at least at some level), or if I’d like to keep staying home with my two little bambinos. Here’s What I… Read More
3 Awesome & Intentional Gifts for Couples This Valentine’s Day
It’s February! The holiday of love is soon approaching and I’ve got you covered with 3 Awesome & Intentional Gifts for Couples this Valentine’s Day! This isn’t a huge holiday for our family, but we do acknowledge it and celebrate love in all of its forms within our family unit. I like to get a little something fun for each… Read More
Your Stress-Free Guide to Leaving Your Kids While You Travel
We recently took our first “parent vacation” to Cabo San Lucas (read more about that here!) without our kiddos. And while it was an absolutely glorious experience, the prep work to get out the door and gone was a bit daunting. So, I’ve documented our experience along with tips and tricks in this Stress-Free Guide to Leaving Your Kids while… Read More
An Open Letter to a First-Time Mama Who’s Anxiously Awaiting Her Baby’s Arrival.
I’ve had quite a few friends become first-time Mama’s recently, and a few who are just beginning their journey into this season of life. I was recently texting with a friend of mine who’s due here in the next couple of weeks. A Christmas-time baby, just like my Gracelyn was! She had a couple of questions about packing for the… Read More
Daily Schedule of a SAHM with Two Under Three
If you’re new to the SAHM life or now have two little ones to juggle, I thought it’d be handy to lay out how our “good days” typically go. I’m a firm believer that children behave and perform better when they have a consistent daily routine. I also believe this to be true for all humans. Haha! I know we… Read More