Jackie M
Father’s Day Gifts He Will Actually Enjoy
Men are often impossible to buy for, but we're here to make gift giving for the men in your life a little more fun. They really don't need much. Perhaps you want to get...
Our First Experience with the EpiPen: Food Allergy Awareness Week
Food Allergy Awareness week is May 14-20. Created in 1998 by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (now known as FARE), Food Allergy Awareness Week is honored each May to shine a spotlight on...
Etsy Finds : The Mountain ‘Boy Cave’
Last year, I wrote about my dream Mountain Nursery, that I wish I had designed for my son. Well, self, it's not too late. Soon my son will be out of his crib, and...
My Second Momiversary : A Reflection of the Second Year
Another year has gone by... WE DID IT AGAIN!
We survived the second year of parenthood, and our son survived a second year of our parenting. Read about our first year here.
When I asked my husband...
How to Make Your Holidays Like ‘Christmas Vacation’
The holidays just aren’t the holidays without a little Christmas Vacation in your life. It’s a classic and my personal, all-time favorite movie. I can seriously quote the thing from beginning to end. Growing...
Food Allergy Mom – Dealing with the Diagnosis
A year ago, I would have heard the term ‘food allergy’ and probably would have shrugged it off. Never in a million years did I think I would have a child with food allergies....
Ten Days Alone – My Real Life Mom Fantasy
Last month, I got to live a real life mom fantasy. My husband took my 18-month-old to visit his family on the east coast for TEN DAYS. He left on Father’s Day, so he...
Father’s Day Gift Idea – DIY Shaving Balm
We're so excited our partners at Sprouts Farmers Market asked us to share a fabulous DIY Father's Day shaving balm recipe with you! Check it out, because we love it!
Mom tested, dad approved. And...
Stitch Fix : Tips and Tricks from a Stitch Fix Pro
Stitch Fix.
If you haven't heard of it, please continue reading. If you have heard of it, I'm here to hook you for good. I use Stitch Fix for a variety of reasons. First, between...
Things Moms Do at Target
You don't have to be a mom to love and appreciate Target, but once you become a mom, you realize that a trip {alone} to Target is basically the equivalent to a vacation. It...
Etsy Finds: Spring Things to Brighten You and Your Home
As you have probably come to find, and will continue to see... I have this thing with Etsy. Etsy has something for mamas in every stage of life. This post is all about things...
My First Momiversary : A Reflection of the First Year
My child's first birthday is a big deal. No, he won't remember it and I probably should have just scheduled it during nap time. But to me, it's a celebration of survival. WE DID...
DIY :: Invitation Keepsake Ornament
In this day in age, we are surrounded by unique and adorable invitations and announcements via good 'ol snail mail. After my wedding in 2012, I was trying to find a way to create...
Dealing with Gender Disappointment
The topic of this post might offend some people. And I know that. But know that this post is being written as I sit beside my 10-month-old that I love more than anything. These...