This week, I wanted to share with my fellow moms 13 Things No One Tells You About Your Child's First Year Of School. It's no secret us moms have a lot on our plates, but when the kids start school it's a whole different ball game. Whether you're a first-time mom or a seasoned pro I hope this post makes your life a tad bit easier to manage the day to day happenings of your school year or just to be aware of what to expect. You might also enjoy: 5 Of My Favorite Kid's Stores 5 Ways To ... Read More...
Our Family Album 2017
July was a month of celebrations. I celebrated another birthday, Mike and I celebrated another wedding anniversary, and well we celebrated life. To mark the occasion I asked for some family portraits because we haven't had any done since our youngest toddler was less than a year old, this was easier said than done. I thought that finding a good photographer would be the hardest part; it turns out as soon as I started to chat with Shelley from Shelley Beckman Photography I was hooked. We ... Read More...
August 2017 Favorite Finds – Back To School Edition
Hello August! I have love/hate feeling when it comes to the month of August. Love: because I start counting down the days for back to school (don't judge me, you know you do this secretly too no matter how much you love those little stinkers), because it's still summer, and because I get to still sleep-in. Hate because here in Minnesota it's the official last month of summer and because it's back to school our check book goes dry with all the back to school shopping. You might also like July ... Read More...
Motherhood Unfiltered With Jessica Reyes
ABOUT JESSICA My name is Jessica Reyes (soon to be Mrs. Rich). I am a mother of two boys, one of which will be arriving November 2017! I work full time as Program Assistant with a wonderful organization in Boca Grande, FL. It is literally paradise. I live for my little family and I enjoy soaking up every moment making memories with them. From the beach to art festivals, to farmer’s markets, and theme parks, I love getting out of the house and out of our routine. We’re a very artistic and ... Read More...
How I Use Mixbook To Capture Our Kid’s Memories
In this post, I'll show you how I use Mixbook to capture our kid's memories. It's simply one of the best ways I've been able to preserve and share these memories as well. Other posts you might enjoy: 5 Exceptional Things Your Kids Can Do This Summer 5 Of My Favorite Kid's Stores What is Mixbook? Mixbook is a free online service for creating and sharing the world’s most customizable photo books, cards, and calendars. Mixbook’s intuitive online software allows you to quickly and ... Read More...
10 Subscription Boxes Your Kids Need This Summer
I hope that everyone had a fantastic 4th of July, Our's was pretty incredible. We had bbq, slushies, smores, the beach, and fireworks to top off an amazing week. As we settle back into the routine, I wanted to share some of what my kids have planned this summer regarding home activities. One of the best things about being a WAHM is that we have a schedule, a list, and structure during the summer months. I keep my kids occupied with ideas, activities, and whatever else that will keep their little ... Read More...
Experience Play At The New Minnesota Children’s Museum
Have you yet to experience play at the new Minnesota Children's Museum? If you haven't gone yet to the bigger, better, bolder Children's Museum, then you have got to put this on your summer bucket list. First, let me say that this is a partner post with the MN Children's Museum. Did I mention that I'm an Advocate for them? A proud one too, the new children's museum encourages play. They have ten new exhibits, more amenities, and so much more fun to be had. We had a sneak peak of the new ... Read More...
5 Exceptional Things Your Kids Can Do This Summer
Happy Summer you guys!!! I'm not sure if you mamas are going to need coffee or wine more? Summer can be rough, here in Minnesota the kids get three months off school. It's another job by itself to figure out what and how you're going to cope. It starts off with late mornings where everyone is sleeping in, lazy breakfasts, watching tv, more tv, lunch I put together in less than 3 minutes, then outside play, dinner, bath, and repeat. For the first couple of weeks, this is all well and dandy, but ... Read More...
Living With Food Allergies – Saaraa’s Story
It is with great delight that I introduce my friend Saaraa. This is a special post: Living With Food Allergies - Saaraa's story. Saaraa isn't a blogger, she's a SAHM living in New York with her husband Neil and her 2 beautiful children Hannah 8, and Adam 3. Saaraa's daughter Hannah has severe food allergies, and I asked if she would share her day to day experiences and what it's like living with food allergies. This is Saaraa's story. Living With Food Allergies ... Read More...
5 Must Have Holiday Apps
Hi lovelies, today I'm sharing my 5 must have holiday apps with you. It's the most wonderful time of the year and busiest as well, so these are my go to apps when our family needs some downtime or distraction. These are apps that are FREE and are available on iOS and Android devices. The entire family will have tons of fun with these and find them useful year after year. These apps will always be your holiday go to for entertainment. You can also check out my last post: 9 Gifts That Keeps ... Read More...
My Favorite Kid’s app: KidloLand Review + Giveaway
Hi there beautiful peeps, today's post is my favorite kid's app: KildloLand review and I've got a fabulous giveaway for 3 winners. Let me be completely honest with you first! I am one of those moms that limit screen time for my kids. They must be monitored and the apps/shows/games must be pre-approved by me or their dad. I also will not get any apps on our phones or tablets that have ads popping up every 5 minutes. Recently, I've noticed my 2-year-old taking on more of an interest in ... Read More...
