We are on our second year of taking family photos on the beach with Meshea Shaffer of Olive Gray Photography in Destin, Florida. We drive over an hour from Seaside just to shoot with her because her work is that amazing! Meshea has been a photographer for six years and her work is just stunning - she really capture families in the most ...
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Getting Dressed for First Grade!
Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post!My Facebook timeline has been showing me a ton of video memories lately of Harper as an infant and toddler (seriously so thankful I have all of those adorable moments recorded!) and though it's incredible to watch her grow and learn, those memories make me realize (as cliché as it sounds) how truly ...
Back To School Style for Girls
Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post! School is starting in just a few weeks (!!!) and Harper will be an official first grader (!!!!!) Back-to-school shopping was always a favorite time for me as a child and I have the same joy shopping for my kids now. Harper definitely likes to have a say in her clothing now (though I’m thankful she ...
Favorite Summer Style Finds for Girls!
A request I get often is to share kids clothing finds! Below are some favorite recent finds - I'm going to discuss a few of them we have below. A few of the dresses are ones I'm considering for our family photos this year. colorful stripe romper | rainbow dress | rainbow shorts | gingham shorts | watermelon rash guard | eyelet trim tee | Terry ...
Nicole’s Son Tragically Died From Drowning: Here’s What She Needs You to Know
A couple of months ago, I was contacted by Meg of Meg & Claire on Instagram to help generate awareness about a TV interview with Nicole Hughes, a mother who tragically lost her son Levi to drowning last summer. I immediately connected with her message and wanted to spread additional awareness via the platform I have here. As a parent, this is a ...
Harper’s 6th Ice Cream Birthday Party Sources
We hosted Harper's sixth birthday party this past weekend and it was so fun! Of course she was limited on what she could do due to her cast, but the team engaged the kids in some group activities before the gym was open for "free play" so that she could participate. The kids had an amazing time and everyone especially enjoyed the ice cream ...
Our Easter
OLD NAVY SALE UPDATE: 40% OFF OF YOUR PURCHASE! SEE MY PICKS BELOW: Old Navy try-on post here. My favorite rain jacket - shop it here! Shop my rainbow tote, here. Happy Easter to you and your family and happy Passover! We had a pretty relaxed holiday, considering how much sugar was consumed, ha. We learned this weekend that Lincoln ...
How To Make DIY Sensory Kits for Kids
A few weeks ago, our kids got some awesome sensory kits as a favor at a friend's birthday party - and our kids quickly grew obsessed with them! They're quite pricey, so I wanted to try a DIY version at home so I could add whatever I liked based on the theme I wanted for each child. Our kids seriously play with these for an hour or longer. They ...
Transitioning To The Chicco MyFit LE Harness + Booster Seat
Thank you Chicco, a brand I've used and trusted for years, for sponsoring this post! Since becoming pregnant with Harper over five years ago, I’ve been very passionate about car seat safety. I’ve educated myself about the importance of things like extended rear-facing and how to ensure your child has the correct seat with a secure install, which ...
Kids, Food & Eating: Our Approach
PREFACE It’s no secret that I’ve had some issues with food. A few years ago, I saw a nutritionist to try to help break my sugar addiction (I refer to it as an addiction because I ate so much sugar in a binge-eating pattern). It might come as a surprise that I struggled with over-eating some foods, however, anyone can have food issues regardless of ...