My oldest will be five years old next month, and as we start to enter this exciting season of life when he has the chance to explore so many different activities and opportunities, I feel a little clueless. It’s that same feeling I had when I started high school and I was the awkward kid carrying …
Gorgeous Momma Giveaway
Happy Tuesday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Did you catch my LIVE video on Facebook on Friday? If not, I wanted to share it here again so you can check out the Mommy Must Have products I’m sharing about! I’m giving away items from LeTote, Bamboobies, and MomSense! Check out these Mommy Must …
If I Want My Kids To Be Successful In Life, They Need THIS
This past weekend I was at home in northwest Iowa at my parents’ farm. I got to spend some time with my two brothers, Joey and Jason, and whenever I’m around them I truly become the proudest big sister in the world. Joey’s 18 months younger than me and Jason’s 18 months younger than him, …
My Side Hustle Saved My Life
A year and a half ago I was a stay-at-home mom to four kids. My oldest was three, my twins were two, and my youngest was 6 months. I was drowning, my husband was working ALL THE TIME, and I was alone with the kids close to 24/7. I felt sorry for myself. I didn’t feel like anyone …
14 Things That Might Happen Before 8am When You Have Kids Under 5
When I was in college you know what I hated? When I had to take an 8:00am class. That was SOOOOO early! Oh man, if only I could time travel back to that life and tell my pre-mom self to stop pouting and thank the good Lord above for the UNINTERRUPTED sleep I was getting. Four kids later, life looks …
I Thought I Was Too Good For Sunscreen. Then I Was Diagnosed With Melanoma.
I’ve lived in the midwest all my life. By the time summer comes each year, and the weather finally gets warm enough to go outside without layers upon layers, I’m SO ready to soak in the sun. I was born and raised on a farm, and was outside constantly. I’ve always tanned easily, and loved the …
To The Thirtysomething Moms
Dear fellow thirtysomething mum, I see you in the supermarket, I see you at the playground. I see you at the school drop-off, I see you on the train and in the kid-friendly restaurants. Sometimes you see me too, and we exchange a little smile, an eye-roll, an “I get it” moment. More often …
We’re Out Of The Baby Stage, And It’s Pretty Awesome + FLYJOY Giveaway
At the end of August our fourth baby will be two years old. TWO! How in the world did that happen?! Honestly, there are days and nights when I just long to go back to the days when I could hold each of my babies in the rocking chair again. BUT, I have to tell you, …
5 Things I Love About My Bugaboo Runner
A year ago, I couldn’t go anywhere without my huge triple stroller! It was a necessity to keep everybody contained. Now, I really don’t need a stroller most places we go for anyone except my 21-month-old. He is the biggest wiggle worm EVER, and cannot be trusted to walk anywhere on his own. He’s also …
A Chance For YOU To Be On An Infomercial!
Hey everybody! I have a pretty cool opportunity to share with you today, but before I do, I wanted to share my backstory in case you haven’t heard it. A little over a year ago I was at a point post baby #4 when my maternity clothes were too big, but I still wasn’t fitting into my …