Moments of clarity do not come very often when you are a parent. Most moments are navigated like I am wearing a blind-fold in a darken wood riddled with booby traps. There are many more moments of questioning than of certainty. And with all those moments of questioning brings advice; some solicited and some not.
Every single day we are given the gift of hundreds of moments. Each day we are granted moments with our loved ones. Days are filled with moments for us to capture and for us to embrace. And everyday we have moments of ordinary life. That’s what makes up our life. But what about those moments of extraordinary that happen within our daily moments.
Those moments. The mom ones. The ones you live for. And then the ones that make you cringe. Those that you want to remember forever. Those you wish you could erase from your memory. But each one is a moment of time attached to your life. Each day I find myself encountering almost all of these emotions. Each day I experience the highs and lows of those moments.
Love is in the air or least on the brain. This Valentines Day let’s spoil those special men in our lives. Normally Valentines Day is all about the ladies but this year I am ready to celebrate my main man. Traditionally, Valentines Day is not one of my favorites as I consider it a ‘Hallmark’ Holiday and believe we should be celebrating love everyday. BUT this year I am super grateful for all Brendan does so he will be receiving a few Valentines gifts ♥.
A few of the items on the list are a bit of a splurge but I tried to vary up the price points. Hoping this sparks some new inspiration for Valentines gifts but let’s no forget about some of the classics like cologne, clothes and candy. A few of these ideas actually came straight from Brendan’s wish list so here’s hoping your Valentine has similar taste!! Ha
To make it easier to shop just click on the product you are interested in. They are all linked except the hat which I have linked HERE
Today I want to share five of my favorite weekday recipes. As a busy mom (and a solo parenting mom) on the weekdays I try to ensure our meals are easy, delicious and have some nutritious factor. Before we go on I need to make it known I am NOT a chef or professional recipe creator nor am I master in the kitchen. Additionally, I am in no way pretending that we don’t indulge in a good frozen pizza and macaroni and cheese dinner (add hot dog).
Despite the first day of December being only a few days behind us the holiday season is in full swing. If you are like me, you haven’t even started your shopping yet. And if you are like me, you need all the help you can get. So, today I rounded up some toddler gift ideas. Last week on Instagram you expressed interest in a toddler gift guide and honestly I was really happy as it helped me make some decisions on what we are going to get Declan. Toddlers can be tricky to buy for as their attention and preferences change with the wind! BUT I am hoping this toddler gift guide helps you find something for each of your little ones!
Pine trees, holy berries and egg nog. Reindeer, sleigh bells and bowls full of jelly. Family, laughter and love. It’s Christmas time and time for Holiday Outfit: Family Edition.
Picking out Christmas outfits has always been one of my favorite things to do. I love getting dressed up, I love the glitz and the glam and even more I love when the whole family is dressed to the nines! It was obvious to me that Brendan and Declan needed to be coordinated and I would compliment; if this isn’t the truest parallel to my life!
Below I highlighted a few easy tips to keep in mind while choosing family holiday outfits. These quick simple tips are sure to help you create cohesive and stylish looks for the whole family.