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
Healthy Peanut Butter Cup Bites
I’m always seeking healthy ways to satisfy my sweet tooth. Not that I don’t allow myself to indulge in real-deal peanut butter cups or desserts on the regular (I do!) but if something can taste good while also being good for me, then that is always my preference. As someone who doesn’t eat a lot of sugary foods, I’ve found that I have lost my taste for super sugary things. It’s funny how that works, isn’t it? Plus, peanut butter … Read More
Updated Supplement Line-Up
Happy New Year, friends! Last week when I asked you all for Ask Me Anything questions on Instagram, many of you requested an updated supplement line-up. And with the new year here, it seemed like the perfect time to re-visit what I’ve been taking. These supplements have been staples for quite a while now (some dating back give or more years) and some are new-ish over the last year. As a reminder, I’m not a doctor or medical professional, so … Read More
Air Travel with Toddlers and Babies
Are you traveling by air this holiday season? Well, if you’re traveling with a baby or toddler by airplane this holiday season, then I’ve compiled some of my best tips for a smooth and stress-free trip! Because we have family in Florida and Idaho, we have made a lot of trips with our kids at early ages and traveled quite often for various reasons. They all LOVE air travel and over the years some adjustments and mistakes made the hard … Read More
My Black Friday Favorites
Hi, friends! I hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving with friends and family. We enjoyed our first Thanksgiving at the lake house and I can’t wait to share all about it soon. But in the meantime, I’m guessing you *might* be doing a little shopping over the next few days – I know I’m planning on finishing up much of my gifting this weekend – and I wanted to put together a one-stop-shop for you all to snag my … Read More
Quick & Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Maybe it’s a little strange to be posting this the week of Thanksgiving, but hear me out…. After cooking a big meal (or contributing to a big Thanksgiving meal) what meal could be better than something warm and filling, yet super easy and a little lighter on your stomach than Chicken Noodle Soup? Bonus: If you have leftover Turkey, you could easily adapt this recipe to be a Turkey Noodle Soup and use your leftover Thanksgiving turkey instead of chicken. … Read More
Dazzle Dry Review!
Let’s start with a bit of background on my complicated nail polish history…. Most people probably know me as someone who does not care for nail polish on my fingernails – my husband would probably even tell you that! He has seen me paint my nails 10,000 times, only to remove the polish two minutes later. Why? Well, the answer is twofold. First, I like things to look neat and put together. Which means the second my nails smudge it … Read More
How We: Boost Our Family’s Immunity (and how you can, too!)
Winter is upon us and I’ve been focusing back in on some of our family’s favorite immunity-boosting supplements and routines in order to keep us as healthy as possible during a year when I feel like sickness is proving to be worse than it’s been in recent years. After a winter last year where there was practically no sickness, I think we’re paying the price this year and making up for lost time. Remember: When you’re reading this post, we … Read More
Holiday 2021 Gift Guide for Her
Today I’m continuing with my holiday gift guides and sharing some of MY favorite products – aka a holiday gift guide for the women in your life. I hope this serves as a helpful and useful tool as you’re making your lists and checking them twice. Knock-Off Stone Diffuser I’ve had my eyes on the Vitruvi Stone Diffuser for years, and now that my diffuser finally bit the dust, I’m in the market for a new one. I just snagged … Read More
THRIVE MARKET FAVES
We have been using Thrive for a couple years now and it’s taken me a bit of time to find what about Thrive makes sense for our family and our budget. While I don’t buy a ton of the basic pantry items via Thrive (I feel like I can find the same quality locally) I do have a lengthy list of items I find easier + better to buy via Thrive. The small yearly membership fee pays for itself over … Read More