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Las Posadas

As we finished up the last Posada this weekend, I wanted to share one of the most traditional festivities that my in-law family...

Jan 14, 2020

I Feel Like the Worst Mom Ever

Some days, I’m just the worst mom ever. I’m coming into my third year of motherhood and yet I still make simple rookie mistakes. I forget...

Jan 14, 2020

An Open Letter to My Mom

Dear mom, Simply put, you are a pure magical being to me, even more so now that I am a mother of my own. I honestly don’t know how you...

Jan 7, 2020

Co-Sleeping

I’m officially going to open the blog to one of the most talked about controversies in motherhood, co-sleeping. Before I had my son, it...

Jan 6, 2020

Milk Baths for Baby

Many moms aren’t aware of the benefits of breastmilk outside of just simply feeding. From creating teething popsicles to healing eczema,...

Jan 4, 2020

January 2020 Goals

Welcome to the new decade! Even if I don’t succeed at every goal I set, I feel better having written them down. It keeps me motivated....

Jan 1, 2020

2019: Year in Review

A lot happened in 2019. It was a big year for me and my family! And as we end out 2019 I wanted to do a review of our family timeline to...

Dec 31, 2019

If I Never Had Kids

When was the last time you felt just completely overwhelmed? A week ago, yesterday, maybe even earlier today? My guess is, that it really...

Dec 30, 2019

Our Christmas 2019

Even more than ever now, I believe in the complete awe and wonder of everything that Christmas stands for. If you stop to think about it,...

Dec 27, 2019

Best of 2019

I wanted to do kind of pin-point everything that was the best within this year. In the moment, I found it kind of difficult to get it...

Dec 26, 2019

Family Pictures

The holiday season is upon us! And as the festive part of the year is all about spending time with family and making lasting memories, it...

Dec 24, 2019

Taking a Toddler to the Movies

What can a parent do to ensure that they can take their toddler to the movies, not waste their money, and still get to enjoy the whole...

Dec 24, 2019

New Found Love

I thought I knew love before I had kids. I love my husband - I mean, we’ve been together for 8 years, I’ve gotta love that man. Over the...

Dec 23, 2019

Holiday Traditions

I don't know about you, but when I think back to every Christmas during my childhood, it was NEVER about the gifts. It's always the...

Dec 17, 2019

Preschool at Home

Homeschooling CAN start in preschool! When I first started, I was nothing short of intimated. But I know that it is important for my...

Dec 13, 2019

Harsh Reality Check by My Toddler

Being a stay-at-home mom means that my computer and phone are like another limb to me. With every buzz of the phone, I react. Admittedly,...

Dec 13, 2019

December Date Night: Army Holiday Party

Once a month, my husband and i make a point to drop the kids off for the night and get in some us time to connect, communicate, and...

Dec 13, 2019

Watching My Husband Become a Father

Becoming a mom was absolutely life-changing. The feeling that consumed my entire being happened in an indescribable flash. The...

Dec 11, 2019

Engaging With Baby

Life with having a brand new baby can be a huge adjustment. It’s exhausting, repetitive, overwhelming, and wonderful simultaneously. And...

Dec 10, 2019

Our Kids Won't Grow Up Believing in Santa

Christmas is easily the most magical time of the year - for numerous reasons. I truly love all of the holiday spirit entangled in it. But...

Dec 9, 2019