Raising two little girls is my favorite part of my life. Even at just 4 years old and 9 months old, they’ve taught me more than I ever imagined was possible- lessons that are distinct and life altering. That being said, I have a thing or two I want to make sure and teach them to help ensure that they grow up to be happy, fulfilled, functioning members of society. Here’s a few that have been on my mind lately that I want to make sure my girls know: Dream your dreams. Most people will …
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Postpartum Products I Love
Motherhood is hard—like really hard. Just being honest. And as I’ve just become a “new” mom all over again, there have been a few products that have made the first few months slightly easier or a little more pleasant! Since I know so many of my friends have either just had babies or have one on the way, I thought I would share some favorites. KimonoDeals Soft Cotton Robe I love this lightweight robe for delivery and also later for nursing. It’s cozy and soft and has pockets for your …
Tips for Tiny Living
I’ve had so many friends and family express their disbelief over our current living situation so I decided to offer up some tips on how we’ve been surviving life in small spaces. Bear in mind that our living situation is temporary so these tips are tailored to a temporary “tiny house” living experience. Doesn’t tiny house sound so much better than camper or trailer? Hah! Who’s idea was this anyway? One way I’ve been staying sane through the chaos of having a baby, …
The Life Imagined
Sometimes in life, you make choices that no one from the outside seems to understand. And in my experience, oftentimes those are the decisions that shape your future in ways you couldn’t have anticipated. Lately this is something I’ve become very aware of -- I think because this is a character trait that I attribute to my father who recently and unexpectedly passed away. It used to make me a little bit crazy, the lack of regard my dad had for how people “normally” did things, but since his death …