This year is different and difficult. Small businesses need our support more than ever. I am making an effort to shop more gifts from local stores this holiday season and have added a few local/small businesses to my wish list! Shopping local might feel as convenient as clicking ‘buy now’, but it’s incredibly important.
Read MoreOne of my goals for this year was to finally hang art on our walls! We moved into our house over a year ago and seeing bare walls made out home not feel quite like ours…so I set out on a mission to find affordable, quality artwork I could gradually budget for to spruce up our home and give it more personality! In my research, I found Photo Wall - which is a company based in Sweden (they ship to the U.S.) and creates top-quality wall décor that gives rooms a brand new look and feel.
Read MoreMy new favorite finds from StitchFix including a few capsule pieces that will get lots of love this Fall/Winter season!
Read MoreBeing a mother is the hardest, most beautiful and challenging role of all. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything. From the late nights to the early mornings, the sweet moments and the really, really hard ones, we learn how to raise a baby without any real manual all while running on little to no sleep. It’s kind of amazing what moms do in a day. Moms are truly amazing!
Speaking of, anyone else want to make a motion that Mother’s Day lasts a full week from now on? I think we deserve it. While this Mother’s Day may look and feel different, we still deserve to celebrate and be celebrated. So even if that means staying at-home, here are a few ideas of gifts moms REALLY want. The good news is that most of them are free or very easy to execute!
Read MoreAs a working mom that made that choice, I have never truly realized how challenging it can be to entertain your toddler until recently. I have a deeper respect for our educators and stay-at-home-moms more than ever for their patience and creativity! You all deserve a medal, seriously. I will be honest, I am not the most crafty, Pinterest-worthy mom in the world, but I try and that’s all that matters.
I do think my toddler is more focused and stays engaged when he only has one toy or activity to play with vs. it being a free-for-all! Don’t get me wrong, that sometimes is necessary to do. Also, you don’t have to frantically order all the random crafts and toys to come up with fun activities. Seriously, most of the time I look around our house to see what we already have that can keep our toddler entertained for the day. Here are a few ideas for you…
Read MoreWhat I have learned through this time of quarantine is that it’s my daily (and weekly habits) that will help give me a sense of normalcy and make me feel better.
As a mom (and business owner) I have to be strong. I have to lead my team and take care of my son and everything in-between. So, while the hard days are hard and sometimes you have to let them happen - I need to find the things that make me feel good and help me keep going everyday.
I’ve been working on the following daily habits (trust me, this doesn’t always happen)
Read MoreI am making a conscience effort to support at least one local business each week. From purchasing a gift card or online order to placing a delivery from your favorite restaurant or donating to a chairty or GoFundMe, there are so many easy ways to support small businesses during a crisis.
There is no way I can recap ALL of the incredible offers that small businesses in Kansas City have created (many overnight as their only way to generate revenue), but I wanted to share a few that stood out to me.
Read MoreI’ve tried A LOT of different coffee options from the grocery store…from pre-made to cold brew and a variety of coffee beans and K-cups. I learned how to make my own Cold Brew at-home, which is definitely the most cost effective option and easier than you would think! I also invested in a quality frother with a hot & cold option, which has been a gamechanger. I also learned which creamers have been the best from healthy to indulgent.
You guys, this former coffee shop queen can now enjoy her caffeine at-home! I thought I would share some of my favorite easy recipes, combos and what I love.
Read MoreI want everyone to know that I am thinking of you and I want ALL of us to get through this time stronger, together. To our incredible healthcare workers, my respect for you is endless. To our essential workers that are stocking shelves, delivering groceries and medicine, taking care of the elderly and making sure we can all stay home safely, thank you. I hope you know that you are so, so valued. Truly, we couldn’t do this without you!
This is just my experience and how my life has looked this past month. I know I am fortunate to have the things that matter during a crisis: a safe place to call home with warm beds, enough money to cover our bills and a pantry and fridge that has enough food for us to not go hungry. I am so thankful. Everyday I learn to be grateful for the little things in our lives that we take for granted. It’s humbling, truly.
Read MoreWith most of us quarantined at-home, I know how challenging it can be to attempt to balance work, parenting and daily household chores while social distancing. I decided to create a schedule to help keep myself and our family on-track during this time. I also included a few of my gratitude and goal setting exercises, which I know keep me feeling motivated and hopeful.Feel free to download either of these printables for FREE as my gift to you.
Read MoreFinding time for myself has been a sturggle these past few months has been a challenge, but it’s something I am making a point to re-prioritze. Not only so that I can feel my best and be the best mom/wife/business owner/boss, but so that I can lead a long and healthy lifestyle for my family. With it being Heart Health Month, I wanted to share a few easy ways you can take care of your heart everyday.
Read MoreI thought it would be fun to share a non-traditional gift guide of the things a mom (like, me) actually wants for Valentine’s Day. Trust me, no cheesy lingerie or heart box of chocolates included! Even though, I will never say ‘no’ to wine or flowers! Listen up and send these ideas to your partner…
Read MoreIt truly doesn’t seem possible! It feels like he was cozy in my belly yesterday. Thankfully, those really, really hard newborn days actually feel far away now. I swear there is some magic dust that is sprinkled on moms while they sleep that makes those tough moments disappear from your memory! If you’re still in the thick of it - hang tight, mama! It gets soooo much better.
Read MoreI created this cute and pampering gift for Ford’s daycare teachers as a way to treat them to something special for all the hard work they do. Since Ford has many teachers in-and-out of his room at daycare all week I wanted to create a gift that would give something for everyone. Enter: the big gift box! I loved the idea of filling a cute box with a variety of gifts and cards in hopes that each teacher could find at least one thing they loved!
Read MoreWith Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s a great reminder to treat yourself to a little self-love. I think when you become a mom it’s really challenging to find room to love yourself. You are pouring so much into your babies and what little is left into your partner or work - or anything else that is left in your world. But you have to remember to pour into your own cup. Here are a few ideas to help…
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