I get a lot of emails and questions from readers who are about to become a mom to two little ones, oftentimes feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what to expect as they get ready to welcome their second. My friend Laura just had her second, and I knew she’d be the perfect person to …
About The Author
Mommy’s First Steps: What I’ve Learned In The Early Months Of Motherhood
Hello! My name is Ali and I am so happy to be here with you all. I work as a victim advocate at a center for victims of sexual assault and, as of October 2014, became a momma to a sweet, sassy little girl, Charlotte. I am also wife to an incredible and insanely cute …
Honest Thoughts On Becoming A First Time Mom
While we’re in Hawaii this week, I have a number of people close to my heart who will be filling in for me! To start it off, my sister-in-law, Madison, who’s about to become a mom any day now has generously offered to share her honest thoughts as she prepares to welcome her sweet little …
I Get Annoyed By Unhelpful People: Here’s What I’m Doing About It
I take my kids to Target on a regular basis. Largely, because it’s one of the few stores that has grocery carts big enough to fit all my kids. Every trip looks much the same. We drive around the parking lot looking for a cart corral that has one of the mega carts. I park as close …
When Dad’s In Charge
In case you don’t follow me on Facebook, I wanted to let you know that I was over on Twin Cities Moms Blog yesterday sharing what it looks like when my husband takes care of the kids. It looks just a LITTLE different. Sometimes his way of doing things kind of annoys me, but I’m trying …
Why You Don’t Need To Clean Before Inviting Me Over
Last week I had my good friend and her boys over for a play date. What I love about getting together with her is that there’s freedom to be real. I didn’t race around my house minutes before she came to make it look presentable. I didn’t attempt to create the allusion that I had …
To The Mom Battling Postpartum Depression
The past week my heart has been heavy for anyone dealing with postpartum depression. I’ve thought more than once, “I need to write a post with where I’m at in my journey. If I’m battling, I bet others are.” And I still will soon. But my husband was gone on business, I was alone with …
Lillie’s Lovelies Review & Giveaway
UPDATE: Winners of the giveaway are Amy Holter and Sara Percifull! Thank you to all who entered! One thing I love about blogging is the chance it gives me to meet women across the country and world who are just like me, making their way through the trenches of motherhood. I love that being mommies gives …
Having Kids Close In Age: You Won’t Regret It
We went out to dinner with some friends a while back and one of the first things they asked us was, “So, do you get stared at ALL the time when you’re out with your kids?” My first thought was, “Why?” Then I remembered that we aren’t normal. I gave birth to four kids within three …
Young Living Essential Oils Review & Giveaway
Update: Winner of the giveaway is Stacy Welch! Thank you to everyone who entered! Lately it seems like I’ve been hearing about essential oils pop up all over the place in conversations and social media. I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve always been a little skeptical. I’m not a super “natural” or “green” …