I wish someone had sat me down and given me a list of dos and don’ts when I was returning to work after maternity leave. Productivity can be tough anyway, but then add in a new baby and your new…
Weekend Update + Recent Shopping List
I have a bunch of posts that I want to share, but first I feel like I have to tell you what this week was like. Guys. You know how they say that bad things happen in threes? (I don’t…
What to Watch Next (3 Things We Watched This Weekend)
A long weekend, a snowstorm, and bone-chilling temps. Sounds like the perfect storm for Netflix binging, doesn’t it? We watched 3 things this weekend that are worth checking out. enjoying some Prosecco and some puppy snuggles during the AFC Championship…
The Best Books of 2018
Last week when I was on Stories talking about a couple of books I took out of the library, I realized that I never shared my favorite books of 2018! I have posted about books in the past (you can…
Blogging in 2019 vs Blogging in 2013
I realized that I haven’t talked much about blogging here, but it’s something I get questions about all the time. I figured I’d share a little more about the behind-the-scenes stuff, since so many people ask about it. Today I’m…
Best of 2018
Today I’m wrapping up 2018 with a round up of my favorite purchases, travel, motherhood moments, and more! 2018 Travel In 2018 our travel slowed down, as we had a new family member on board. In 2018 E took her…
How I’ll Decide on My Next Car
Today’s post is sponsored by Kelley Blue Book. All opinions, as always, are my own. When I bought my SUV 4 years ago this month, I kind of knew what I wanted for a car. There was still a LOT…
What I’ve Learned from My Daughter (So Far!)
It has been 14.5 months since I became “Mama” to E. I feel like this little one taught me a lot even before she was born, when I spent time reading all of the pregnancy books. (Here’s a fun fact:…
Our Christmas Cards
Now that the last of the Christmas cards are in the mail, I can share both sides of our Christmas card this year! I posted a sneak peek on Instagram a few weeks ago. We took these photos when we…
What I Bought On Sale Last Week
The title of this post is a little misleading, because this includes what I bought on sale during Black Friday, as well as last week, but that seemed like too long a title. I polled you all on Stories to…
My Best Tips for Flying with a Baby
This travel post is a long time coming! Before having a baby, my husband and I agreed that we didn’t want to do a complete 180 in our lives (with respect to travel) once our family grew. We love to…
Best Personalized Gifts
I went on a major shopping spree this weekend, and most of the gifts I bought were personalized pieces. Last year I bought my sister a bag for her diabetes accessories (she has T1D), and she asked for a replacement…