How to get rid of a pacifier has been a highly-requested post, so after this same method worked for both of my children, I feel confident enough to recommend it. 2.5 years old felt like the right age for both kids to start talking about getting rid of “paci.” Both Harper and Lincoln used pacis from the time they were born (they both loved the MAM ...
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Overcoming Challenges As a Working Mom
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine. I'm proud to partner with Olay on this content. All thoughts and opinions are my own. One of the questions I'm asked most is how I find "balance" as a working mom of two. As you know, I work both outside of the home full-time and run ...
Home Updates
Lately I’ve been so determined to finish spaces in our home that it’s all I can think about! Other than the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I haven’t been browsing clothing much…I’m all about home décor sites at the moment. I’m currently getting quotes to shiplap a wall of our master bath (more on that later) and to replace our home’s stairs leading ...
The One Child Safety Item You May Be Missing at Home & Why You Need It
When we had our home baby-proofed as Harper became mobile, the company that baby-proofed our home installed a top of door security latch on both our front and garage entry doors. I didn’t think much of it at the time, but over the years I’ve come to realize it’s one of the most important things you have in your home and that every parent should ...
What I’ve Learned About Facing Adversity in Blogging & How It Taught Me An Important Parenting Lesson
This post is written in partnership with Olay. I’m so grateful for brands like Olay that help support me in creating this content. "Wait...so you take pictures of your outfits in the mirror and then post them the Internet?" That was not an uncommon question in the early days of blogging. Well, that’s how it all began. Nearly ten years ago, I ...
The Best Children’s Headphones for Travel
I couldn't believe the amount of direct messages I got last week when I shared a photo on Instagram stories showing the kids in the car seats on the plane, wearing pink and blue children's headphones. I decided to make a dedicated post about it due to the interest but I can't take any credit for these - Kevin found them online and got a pair for ...
6 Steps to Spring-Clean Your Bathroom
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Charmin. The opinions and text are all mine. As soon as it’s sunny out and it starts to get warmer, I get the Spring cleaning itch – like clockwork, it hits me hard every single year. One of my favorite places to tackle is our master bathroom. With all of the products I use ...
Our Playroom Reveal!
When we were house-hunting while I was pregnant with Lincoln, one thing that really sold us on our current home is that we’d have a dedicated play space. When we toured the model, we couldn’t believe how large the game room/play room/bonus room was. Though it has slanted ceilings since it’s technically a finished attic, it has a ton of natural ...
Motherhood Confessions: Parenting When You Had a Toxic Parent
This is a post that was difficult to write, but one I have always kept in my drafts to share when the moment felt right. Sometimes I wonder what value there is in sharing such personal and challenging things about myself online, but then I remember a time I read a blog post or article by another woman that made me feel supported, understood and ...
Our Easter Weekend
Happy Monday! We had an amazing weekend full of family fun so I thought I'd share some snaps. Firs things first -- so many of y'all have been asking about the Barbie doll dresses I got for Harper and other Easter basket items...so here are the links to everything! Inexpensive Barbie dresses here and here - so pleased with the quality for ...
