About a month and a half ago, a friend of my kept talking about making amazing lattes and coffee at home. She had been using Cometeer Coffee flash frozen coffee pods – small shots of espresso from specialty coffee roasters – to make lattes and cups of coffee (Americanos). I finally caved and ordered a subscription box. Typically I’m not a huge fan of subscription services, but I’m also a BIG fan of great coffee, so I decided to give … Read More
Spotlight On: Total Master Bedroom Refresh
If you’ve been in my house, most of my home is washed in white paint. I love the fresh look and feel of white, but lately I’ve been craving a little bit of something moodier and darker in our home. Our master bedroom has been something that I’ve wanted to refresh for a while now, and over the last few weeks I’ve been slowly working to make things over. I started with some inspiration from the photos below, which were … Read More
Gifts For…3 Year Old Boys
Our sweet Truett is THREE! I can’t believe he is so big and grown up. It feels like yesterday he was my little baby riding along on my hip and today he is running circles around all of us with his zest for life and his joyful spirit. We are so thankful for him and it was a gift to shower him in love and some presents today. Here is what we got him (plus a few other toys we … Read More
My Clean Skincare Routine
Years ago, I had a goal of developing a “big girl skincare routine.” It seemed silly to me when I said it out loud, but I longed to feel better in my skin and enjoy the products I was using. As I went through a series of miscarriages, I also became increasingly interested in making sure my skincare was clean and free of toxins, hormone disrupting ingredients and more. Over the years of partnering with Beautycounter, I’ve come to love … Read More
Easy Idea :: Kiddie Happy Hour Platter
We’ve gotten into a bit of a summer rhythm of doing “kiddie happy hours” with snack plates pretty enough for adults but made for little eaters to enjoy. I’ve found that if I can get ahead of the hangry meltdowns things tend to go much better, but if I don’t plan ahead, my kids eat junk and fill up on foods that aren’t so healthy. My solution? Kiddie Happy Hour! Lately I’ve been lining a large baking sheet with parchment … Read More
Fourth Trimester Favorites
We are working our way through the “fourth trimester” as it’s sometimes called – that first 12 weeks after baby is born – and while it’s top of mind, I wanted to share some of my most loved products while they are top of mind One thing I’ve noticed this time around is that what’s considered “necessary” the fourth time is MUCH different than what is considered necessary the first two or even three times. I’ve gotten SO basic with … Read More
Postpartum Favorites // Clothing Edition
Dressing for the postpartum body is a puzzle – not one that I’m sure I always have figured out – but something that I’m working on figuring out this summer because finding clothing that makes you feel good about your postpartum body, is easy to nurse in, and good for mom life is no small feat! Here are a few of the favorite pieces I’ve been wearing over the last month and as we transition into summertime! TARGETAll in Motion … Read More
Hollace Maxwell :: A Birth Story
It’s been nearly four weeks since Hollace Maxwell entered the world and I’m finally getting around to sharing his birth story. I shared some of the high points on social media shortly after he was born, but I wanted to have it all down in more detail here – both for my own purposes (I print these and put them in my kiddos baby books) and for you all – because I know many of you love a good birth … Read More
Harvest Blend Freezer Burritos
Let me preface this recipe by saying that Joe doesn’t think this is a “legit” breakfast burrito because it doesn’t have egg included, but for someone like myself I’m more than happy to bypass the eggs and fill this burrito with things like meat and roasted veggies. Of course the options are endless when it comes to what you could put inside. Think of this as a starting point for your breakfast burrito experiments – but the sky’s the limit … Read More
Pregnancy Favorites
Since I am nearing the end of what I anticipate being my last pregnancy EVER (what?!) I wanted to be sure to capture some of my pregnancy and postpartum favorites before this stage of life is just a memory. Cue all the feels…. Kindred Bravely Nursing/Pumping Bras, Sports Bras, and Underwear These are THE comfiest and most supportive bras I’ve found. I specifically like this bra for everyday wear and this bra as a sports/lounge bra. I recently purchased their … Read More
New Baby Essentials
With baby on the way and the countdown on, I’ve been thinking about what products are the must-have items in my world. This fourth time around I’ve found myself focused only on the items I can’t live without rather than a lot of fluffy “extras.” While this list will probably vary from mom to mom, these are the products I would consider the best of the best when welcoming a new little one into your family. As a rule of … Read More
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Truth be told, I’m a little worried with the way winter is going that if I don’t publish this slow cooker soup recipe now – in February – it may get too warm soon to post it and have it be seasonally appropriate. In all seriousness, we have had such a mild Iowa winter with temps coming up to the mid 50’s later this week, that I hardly know what to do with myself. Joe and I joke ever now … Read More