Life, Mom Things, and Everything in Between.
The beds have been built and ready for a while now. The weather in Maine has decided not to cooperate! (Not really a surprise there, to be honest.) We got our dirt yesterday! I’m excited to finally get the beds filled and get the garden started! I tried a garden probably 10 years ago, but […]
Let the Garden Growing Begin: How A Real Mom’s Budget-Friendly Garden begins! Read More »
Wait, am I CRAZY? Making a website while being a Stay at Home Mom? Chasing a toddler while trying to craft and design? At least my toddler and husband can chase each other around a bit so I can get some work done.😅 More Exciting things Coming Soon!
Making a Website AND Chasing a Toddler? Am I crazy? Read More »
It’s hard to believe I started a Motherhood blog, but haven’t actually shared my pregnancy story yet. I think part of the reason is that, to be 100% honest….I hated being pregnant. Yup, you read it here first, I hated being pregnant. BUT, my pregnancy was riddled with sickness, pain and complications. I wanted to
My Pregnancy, My Baby, and the Battle We Didn’t Expect Read More »
Being a Mom is my greatest accomplishment in life. There is nothing I wanted more, and nothing that will ever make me feel as full as being the mother of my daughter. Being a Mom is an impossible task. The expectation to be perfect, to have zero screen time, to feed our kids only organic
Discover 8 different mom types. What kind of Mom you are? Am I? Read More »
Let’s be real, the pressure to “bounce back” after having a baby is REAL. To lose the “baby weight”, to “exercise” to “eat right” or “diet”. I mean, celebrities bounce back to their pre-baby bodies, so why can’t I? The number of these posts I see on social media is astounding- and honestly heartbreaking. Look
Dear Body, I see you: A love letter to my Postpartum Body. Read More »
Ok, I already know, everyone is going to judge me for using Boil in Bag Rice. Get your laughter out now. Get the criticism and judgement out now. I’ll wait. Cool, got it out? Ok good! Lets be real, someday’s we just need a good set it and forget it so I can walk away
Honey Garlic Chicken and Rice Read More »
Who doesn’t love Mac & Cheese?I mean, I guess people who don’t like cheese… but I try not to think about those kinds of people. (I’ve met a few) I feel like cheese can bring people together, especially in this out of control world we live in right now. I mean, my daughter practically lives
Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese That Kids and Adults will Love Read More »
Is Break even the Right Word? Because as soon as I say break, I feel the guilt rise, my heart drop, and a twinge of sadness creep in—for even wanting to be away from my baby. How could I possibly want time apart from the person I created? The one I longed for, dreamed of,
The Guilt of Wanting a Break from Motherhood Read More »
When we decided I’d stay home with our daughter, we didn’t exactly have a financial roadmap, or any sort of plan to survive on one income. We just knew that daycare was too expensive, my job situation wasn’t working, and our daughter deserved the kind of care only we could give her. So we took
We’re a One-Income Family—Here’s How We Make It Work (Barely) Read More »
Do you wanna build a snowman? (Are you even a parent if you aren’t singing along to Frozen in your head, while you read that sentence?) Its the end of March, lets be real, I’m TIRED of the snow. We’ve had a couple of high 40 and even 50 degree days here in Maine. It’s
Do you wanna build a Snowman? Read More »
