I am the girl listening to all of the podcasts, researching all of the things, trying to DO all of the things - but there was something I was majorly lacking. Community. I’m not the girl who is outgoing and can make friends everywhere I go (hello, I’m really nice) but I just don’t put myself out there and say “hey, be my friend.” Ever since moving back to my hometown in ... Read More
Day in The Life: Work From Home Mom
Whether you’re a stay at home mom, work from home, or work out of the home mama, all of our daily routines revolve around our little one(s) and making sure we get all of the things done. At the moment I work from home & am finishing up my degree, so I take some classes online and others as night classes. Some days it’s extremely exhausting and overwhelming, but I’m ... Read More
Favorite Fall & Halloween Books for Toddlers
One of the biggest things I wanted to instill in my son from an early age, was having a love for learning and reading. As someone who has taken a ton of classes in early childhood education, the proof is in the pudding for how important reading to children is at a very young age. So from the get go, I started reading to Nate. Now, he loves reading. He’s not even two yet, and ... Read More
Five Tips for Weaning your Toddler
Breastfeeding Nathan for 18 months was one of my biggest accomplishments and something I am so proud of. It’s been almost two weeks since we officially stopped, and I feel like we are over the hump. Wean when YOU and baby are ready. Not when society or family or anyone else thinks you should. This is your choice! A few months ago I had a breakdown from not being ready to wean, ... Read More
18 Month Update & Schedule
Where. Does. Time. Go??? I now have a one and a half year old, and I am still shocked. Once again I'm at a loss for words with how fast time flies once you have a child. This is truly proving to be the best age as he grows into toddler-hood. Yes, there are tantrums and more opinions, but I freaking love being able to communicate and really play with him. He's got such a great ... Read More