Welcome to the Christmas Countdown Challenge – Week 2! This week we’re going to get into the nitty-gritty of planning and list-making for the holidays. I want to make sure we get our ducks in a row in these first couple of weeks because there are some great sales already happening, and I want to make sure we’re ready to… Read More
Christmas Countdown Challenge – WEEK 1
Welcome to the Christmas Countdown Challenge – Week 1! Thanks for going along with me on this adventure. I don’t know about you, but October comes around every year and I’m almost instantly feeling the pressure of allthethings! School is in full swing (and so are the school activities), autumn is bursting with holiday madness starting with Pumpkin Spice season,… Read More
How to Make Family Meals Fun – As Seen on Des Moines Mom
September is National Family Meals Month. As a mom, I know it can be difficult to gather everyone around the table regularly, but I think it’s so important to make eating together as a family a priority. When we started our family, I didn’t put much thought into how we eat as a family. Now I realize how beneficial it is… Read More
Fishing Themed Birthday Party Inspiration
If you’re on the hunt for some fishing-themed birthday party inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. I had so much fun with this fishing themed birthday party for our little one-year-old! I went with “Reeling in the Big One! He’s O-Fish-ally One!” While I try not to go too overboard with birthdays, I do love a good themed birthday… Read More
Favorite Gift Ideas for a One-Year-Old
We just celebrated our baby’s 1st birthday, and it was a “reel” good time (theme: reeling in the big one)! Per usual, the gifts were top-notch from our family, so I thought I’d share my favorite gift ideas for a one-year-old in case you need inspiration, too. This list is not exhaustive…I believe in quality over quantity when it comes… Read More
Thoughts on Turning 33
Let’s see, today I turn thirty-three. Getting into this fourth decade of my life has been eventful and more challenging that I expected, if I’m being honest. I’ve spent the last six years of my life dedicated to growing, nourishing, and raising babies. I’ve also had the humbling experience of keeping a home full-time while raising these little people within… Read More
Amazon Prime Day Deals 2022
Hello! I’m so excited to hunt down some of the best Amazon Prime Day Deals of 2022 for you. I’ll be using this post as a hub for my favorite deals on items I love, and I’ll also be sharing direct links throughout the two-day sale with you through Instagram! Please note, this will be a mix of items I… Read More
The Best Partner
I shared this story on Instagram for Father’s Day this year. Having the best partner by your side in marriage and parenthood is such a blessing. And this was one of those moments where I knew, just knew, I had the best partner… The Best Partner A few weeks ago, Myles was getting a bit lippy (as 5 year-olds do)… Read More