This year I have a lot of personal work to do. I have to prioritize my physical and mental health. I have to deal with a few past traumas. I have to get some bad habits under control and develop healthier habits. But guess what? I'm not in a crisis. Nothing is wrong. I just need to be proactive and keep things as good as they are now!Time and time again, I find myself looking to Brené Brown for w[...]
Thanks to AdventHealth for Women for sponsoring today's post. As always, all stated opinions are my honest thoughts. I value your trust and only work with companies that I truly love. Keep reading to hear my honest breastfeeding story and the best breastfeeding tips for new moms.I always say that breastfeeding my babies has been both the hardest and the most natural thing I've ever done. In all ho[...]
Today's post is sponsored by Mirum. As always, all stated opinions are my honest thoughts. Keep reading to learn how to create a cute holiday gift basket that your friends will love.I always want to be my friends' biggest cheerleader. I'm so just happy when I see them killing it in their personal and professional lives and becoming the most amazing women. While every new engagement, cross-country[...]
Now that I'm back in my pre-baby clothes, I needed to go on a little shopping spree. Today I'm sharing all of my affordable fall and winter fashion finds, and to make things even better, nearly everything is majorly on sale for Black Friday! Keep reading to see a full try-on haul and honest reviews of my favorite purchases and info about the Amazon, Old Navy, Joules, and Uniqlo Black Friday sales![...]
This post was originally sponsored by Schweppes® in 2017. It has been updated in November 2019. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I felt the first hint of an autumn breeze last week, so my holiday fever has officially kicked into high gear. I've spent the last few days researching the best Christmas cookie recipes, drafting my holiday shopping lists, and of course, planning our first holida[...]
I have a thing for soft things. Soft sweaters, soft cookies, soft blankets...you name it. If it's soft and cozy, I want it. As you might imagine, my house is filled with all sorts of soft-to-the-touch items that I've collected throughout the years, and this year, I've added a few new items to my collection for the holidays. I recently got a package from Pottery Barn that made all of my soft and[...]
Ladies and gentleman, the time has finally come. The holiday season is here, and it's time to get started prepping your gift list. As a busy work-at-home mom with a million people to shop for this Christmas (only a slight exaggeration haha), I know that Christmas shopping can be a stressful, and let's face it, expensive task. That's why I'm doing all of the hard work for you. I'm spending every[...]
Thanks to Graco for sponsoring today's post. As always, all stated opinions are my honest thoughts. I value your trust and only partner with brands that I truly love. Keep reading to learn about the must-have baby products every new parent needs for their baby! #GenerationGraco #GracoRegistryCollectionWe've been a Graco family from the very beginning. When we were creating Summer's baby registry,[...]
When I was pregnant with Summer, I researched what seemed like every baby product on the market. The SNOO Bassinet Smart Sleeper* by Happiest Baby had just come on the market, and while I was tempted to try it out, I just wasn't sure if I could justify spending the money. While Summer was an incredibly easy baby, her sleep schedule was completely unpredictable. Daytime naps were short and inconsis[...]
Thanks to AdventHealth for sponsoring today's post. All stated opinions are my honest thoughts. As always, I value your trust and only partner with brands that I truly love. I love our AdventHealth providers, and I fully trust them with my family's medical care. My parents taught me about the importance of maintaining your physical health early on in my life. They chose our medical providers wit[...]
Now that I've shared my favorite Christmas gifts for women under $15, under $30, and under $50, it's time to get down to serious business. These are my TOP Christmas gifts for women in all price ranges. While there will be some fancy-schmancy splurge gifts, there will still be quite a few options if you're on a budget. Plus, many of the gifts listed can be split up to create multiple gifts for eve[...]
Today's post is sponsored by AdventHealth for Women. As always, all stated opinions are my honest thoughts. I value your trust and only recommend companies that I truly love. We paid for all medical treatments ourselves and will continue to choose AdventHealth for our healthcare needs. Keep reading to learn about my positive VBAC birth experience and take a peek into my AdventHealth for Women Orla[...]
Today's post includes affiliate links, which means I make a commission if a purchase is made after clicking through the link. Thanks to Shopbop for kindly providing some of the items shown in this post. As always, all stated opinions are my honest thoughts. I value your trust and only recommend brands that I truly love!Can you believe that fall is officially here? Since I was pregnant since last w[...]
Today's post includes affiliate links, which means I make a commission if a purchase is made after clicking through the link. It does not affect the amount that you pay. Items marked with an asterisk* were provided by PR for consideration, and all other products were purchased with my own money. I value your trust and only recommend products that I truly love. Keep reading to see my top baby finds[...]
As much as I love sharing my favorite finds from Amazon, I love seeing what you guys are loving on Amazon even more! That's why I'm starting a monthly series where I'll be sharing what you guys are buying on Amazon. These are my bestselling products from Amazon in the month of July, and I'm so excited that you guys loved the items I shared this month. Some of the hits were my all-time favorite pro[...]
