Category: Mom Life

  • Baby It’s Cold Outside: Winter Baby Shower

    My winter baby shower-themed: Baby It’s Cold Outside was a beautiful hit. My sister and mother threw me the party. If you need any ideas for a girl’s winter baby shower check out how they put together a beautiful baby shower for me and baby Pendleton. Our dessert table covered with a vintage lace tablecloth.…

  • Why I chose a Home Birth
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    Why I chose a Home Birth

    I know many think I’m crazy, but I have chosen to have a home birth this time around. A home birth is something I’ve always wanted, but it was a little taboo for everyone in my life when I was pregnant with my son. If you know me I have a bad habit of making…

  • Curtis Kids Dentistry a Review from a Happy Mom

    In celebration of World Smile Day, I’m featuring Curtis Kids Pediatric Dentistry. With each visit, they are sure to put a smile on you and your kid’s face! I have an 18-month-old and have already had the privilege of visiting twice, so I want to share with you what you can expect on a visit…

  • My Best-Kept Secret of 2023
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    My Best-Kept Secret of 2023

    For 5 long months, we’ve kept this news close to our chest. Not for any particular reason, but we can’t keep quiet any longer. Our best-kept secret of 2023 is, we are having a baby in 2024! Adding Another Bum to Our Beach I’m halfway to our due date, February 11th 2024. Lenox and the…

  • Will My Mom Gap on My Resume Effect Getting Future Jobs

    I was applying to a very free-to-work-as-you-please job and just froze when it asked for a resume. It forced me to evaluate my career paths, making me assess myself. My track record isn’t so desirable – a restaurant here, a different state here, a 3-month gap traveling India and now a mom gap! Is it…

  • Woodland Baby Shower
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    Woodland Baby Shower

    My mom and sister threw me the sweetest woodland-themed baby shower when I was pregnant with Lenox. It was perfect with woodsy decor and themed food. If you want any ideas check out this post to inspire your own woodland baby shower. We made pinwheels and labeled them tree slices. Our ladybugs were babybel cheese…

  • Best Nostalgic Children’s Books

    I love reading to my kiddo and he now brings me books all day to read to him. I’m discovering new stories that I am enjoying with him, but my love for nostalgic books runs deep. I’m slowly remembering nostalgic children’s books from my childhood and can not wait to share them with my son.…

  • My 12-month-olds Most Played with Toys from the Past Year

    As a new mom, it may be difficult to decide what toys your baby will actually need or play with. I attempted to be the mom that did not overdo it so I didn’t have a house full of toys, but again finding the toys that are age appropriate that will continue to be of…

  • Finding Balance: Marriage, Myself and Motherhood.

    Being a mother is one of the most rewarding experiences a woman can have, but it can also be one of the most challenging. With so many responsibilities and demands on your time and energy, it can be difficult finding balance in your life. But it’s important to remember that you are not alone in…

  • How to Keep Up Quality Time with Your Spouse When You Are Always Together

    Being together most of the time can be a challenge for any couple, but it can be especially difficult for couples who are newly married or have young children. When I unexpectedly quit my job as a flight attendant I had to re-learn how to make a conscious effort to spend quality time with my…