Hello, everyone! I hope everyone is having an awesome week and a smooth start to the school year. In my most recent post I talked about how excited we were for the upcoming fall and winter months, and I’m even…
Welcome to the -ber Months
Welcome to the -ber months! (AKA: the most wonderful time of the year!) I am over the moon that it is officially September. It’s basically one big month of Halloween-eve and if you know me, you know that’s my favorite…
Appreciating a Great Meal
As I alluded to in my last post, due to some personal (good, but personal) stuff I’ve not been posting as much. However, despite the whirlwind of the last few weeks, nothing reminds me to slow down more than appreciating…
Can We Stop Hating Family on Thanksgiving?
It seems as though right after Halloween our society gears up for the Christmas season. We put away our jack-o-lanterns and scarecrows and replace these decorations with garland, twinkle lights, and Christmas trees. We start listening to Wham!’s “Last Christmas”…
Happy Thanksgiving!
I just wanted to take the time to wish everyone who reads and follows this blog a very happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving looks a bit different this year than it usually does, but I am nonetheless still thankful for another year…
Respecting Everyone’s Comfort Level This Holiday Season
Thanksgiving is less than one week away. I feel as thought 2020 whizzed by (thankfully!) and we are finally seeing the end to this insane year. As always, with the end of the year comes the holiday season. The holidays…
How We Weaned Our Baby Off of the Pacifier
Pacifiers are a heavily debated topic in parenting circles. If you don’t have children, that statement probably sound absurd, but it is true. There are theories about pacifiers preventing children from speaking on time, issues of dental development, and even…
Combating Postpartum Insomnia
Like so many other mothers that I know, sleep during pregnancy was difficult. Between the uncomfortable big belly, hot flashes, and urge to “nest” in the middle of the night, sleeping was not an easy task. I genuinely looked forward…
White Chicken Chili Recipe
Anyone who knows me knows that I love experimenting with food and trying new things. Anyone who also knows me knows that I love chili. So, this past week I tried making a homemade white chicken chili from scratch, and…








