I have been a stay-at-home mom since E was born almost 21 months ago, so you’d think I’d be used to it by now. You’d think surely we have fallen into some sort of routine and being home with her is just “what we do.” But the truth is, I have struggled every single day. […]
Making Waves and Taking Strides – Progress Report from Goldfish Swim School
Thank you to Goldfish Swim School for their partnership. While I received complimentary swim lessons to facilitate this post, all opinions are 100% my own. I’ve said it before, but truly, in the 4 months since E has started swim lessons, I’ve been blown away by the progress she has been making in the pool […]
A Day Date With My Valentine
This past weekend my husband and I got to have a wonderful day date. We dropped E off at my parent’s house for the day and set out on a spontaneous road trip with no real destination. We used to do that all of the time before E so it was nice to just get […]
Making Valentine’s Day Extra Special for Him + JORD Giveaway!
This post is sponsored by JORD. All opinions are 100% my own! It’s no secret that I love Valentine’s Day. I always have, even as a kid and even when I didn’t have one special Valentine. It’s a fun day and a good excuse to show a little extra love to all the people you […]
Mommy Needs a Time Out
Lately, my toddler has been driving me insane. Between being sick and well, being a toddler, this past week was pretty much hell. I try to sympathize with her. After all, I know she doesn’t feel good and hasn’t learned how to appropriately express herself so she can’t really tell me exactly what’s wrong. But really, Mommy […]
10 Tips to Make Swim Lessons Easier + How Goldfish Swim School Helps!
Thank you to Goldfish Swim School for their partnership. While I received complimentary swim lessons to facilitate this post, all opinions are 100% my own. It has been a couple months since E started swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School and the progress she has made has truly blown me away! We started at the […]
A Christmas Book Tradition
Have you finished your Christmas shopping? I think I have. However, I’m not sure because when I buy something, I just throw it in our already packed guest room closet and quickly shut the door before an avalanche ensues. Reminds me of Monica’s secret closet in “Friends”. Anyone? Anyone? I haven’t even thought about wrapping […]
Give a Gift That Keeps on Giving
Thank you to Goldfish Swim School for their partnership. While I received complimentary swim lessons to facilitate this post, all opinions are 100% my own. Whenever someone asks what they can get my daughter for Christmas, my response is always “Oh gosh, I don’t know. Books are always good.” And yes, books are great! She […]
Add Some Sweetness to Your Holiday Traditions!
This year I am so excited for the holidays! My daughter will be 18 months old this year and she is already so excited about the tree in our living room and all of the Christmas lights. And don’t even start singing “Jingle Bells” because you will have to sing it at least 10 times […]
More Than Just Swim Lessons – Goldfish Swim School
Thank you to Goldfish Swim School for their partnership. While I received complimentary swim lessons to facilitate this post, all opinions are 100% my own. My little water baby was 2 months old the first time she went swimming. She has always loved the water. Last winter, when I was desperate to get out of […]