While technically speaking it’s still summer, September always feels like fall to me. It also serves as reset. Back to routine, back to meal planning & prepping and back to eating healthy (you don’t want to know how much ice cream we ate this summer). I’ve always found the easiest way to make healthy eating …
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Boozy Lucky Charms Milkshake
It probably shows my age that all I can think to write right now is “my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard, and they’re like, it’s better than yours, damn right, it’s better than yours.” I’ve got to say though, the addition of booze to a mint chocolate chip milkshake probably does make …
Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
As a busy mom, finding time to eat healthy can sometimes be a challenge. If things are crazy (and let’s face it, with a one and three year old at home, it usually is) I tend to reach for the easiest thing to eat–bagel, store-bought muffin, chips or other junky items. That’s why I like …
Tips for weaning from breastfeeding
Writing this post is bittersweet for me. I’ve officially completely weaned Austin off of breastfeeding at 19 months old. The time was right for me; I’ve been pregnant and/or breastfeeding since 2015 with no break. That’s about 4.5 years now that my body hasn’t been my own. So, while I’m happy to be able to …
My top 10 books for toddlers
A love of reading is something that I really want to instill in my children. I loved to read growing up, and it’s something I love to do with the boys now. There are so many great books out there but here are 10 that we’re always reaching for: 1. The Velveteen Rabbit. We’ve got …
12 tips for travelling with a baby and a toddler
I’ve travelled quite a bit with the kids since they’ve been born. I think Colton was on like 15 flights before he was 2.5 years old and Austin 8 flights before he was 6 months old, so I feel like I’ve learned a thing or two about simplifying trips with kids in tow. Here’s 12 …
The last firsts
Being a mom is such a mixed bag of emotions isn’t it? On one hand there’s nothing more rewarding than watching this little human you created grow up, learn things, reach new milestones and develop into an actual person. On the other hand, it’s almost heartbreaking having to watch them grow up. To wake up …