A few weeks ago, Jake and I heard a loud thud in the middle of the night. Then came screeching and lots of tears. We rushed to Baylen’s room, and sure enough, the little monkey climbed out of his crib and crash landed on the floor. Poor thing was so scared. We immediately moved his …
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To The Mom Who Needs A Break
Right now I’m sitting in Starbucks by myself. The sun is pouring through the windows, and I’m savoring every sip of my vanilla frappucino. My sweet mom is taking care of the kids and gave me the day off so I could spend some time “filling myself up”. It feels strange. It’s like I’ve forgotten how to just be. …
Lilla Rose Headband Winner
Congratulations to Rachel Laidlaw, winner of the Lilla Rose Headband Giveaway! I’m so excited she won! She has the most adorable boy-girl twins and I know she’ll love the headband! Rachel, we’ll be in touch with you so you can claim your prize! A big thanks to Melody Detwiler for hosting this giveaway! And another …
Show Him He’s (Still) Your Man
I’d love if you’d check out my post on Twin Cities Moms Blog today. It’s all about how I want to stop giving my husband my leftovers and be more intentional about keeping our spark alive! Check it out here: Show Him He’s (Still) Your Man XOXO, Amber P.S. For more reflections on parenthood and …
When The Car Broke Down
As I alluded to in Monday’s giveaway post, last weekend we packed up the kids and headed south to visit my brother and sister-in-law in Kansas City. It’s a seven hour trip, so on the way there we broke it up and stayed overnight in Des Moines. Jake had some business to do there so …
Lilla Rose Hair Jewelry Giveaway
Hello again! I hope you all had a great weekend. Ours was full of adventure! We took a trip down to Kansas City to visit my brother and sister-in-law and had a blast. It was great to spend quality time together and get a glimpse into their life there. As if traveling with kids doesn’t …
Tiny Togs Giveaway Winner & A Guest Post
I’m excited to announce that the winner of the Tiny Togs giveaway is Kimberly Milless! Look for an email from me on instructions for how to claim your prize. Thank you to everybody who entered! If you didn’t win, please consider heading over to the Toasty Togs Etsy shop and buying one of these adorable …
Homemade Pizza Lunchables
When it comes to lunchtime, I’m all about making it kid friendly and easy, because any mom knows that when the hunger comes we have approximately 60 seconds to fill their plates. Popular items on our menu rotation include peanut butter and jelly, Annie’s mac and cheese, Earth’s Best fish and chicken nuggets, and Applegate …
Tiny Togs Giveaway
It’s Monday! As I mentioned yesterday, it’s time for another giveaway! I’m super excited about this one because I know you are going to be thrilled to have a chance to win a Tiny Togs one piece from the Toasty Togs Shop. What are Tiny Togs, you ask? Made with 100% cotton, these stylish one-piece outfits …
TCMB Ladies’ Night Out Winner
Congratulations to Alyssa O. who was randomly chosen by random.org to win the free ticket to the Twin Cities Moms Blog Launch Party! I’m so excited! Alyssa is actually my neighbor and lives just a few houses down from me! She had her second baby a few months ago and she definitely deserves a night …