What if I told you that you could save money by learning to shop your closet? It's true. When you have the tools you need, it really is possible to pull clothes out of your closet and put them into outfits that you actually enjoy wearing. It's possible to actually come home from the store with items that fit into what you already own instead of require more purchases. And it's possible to look pulled together on days when nothing else seems to be going right. You just have to learn how to shop your closet! … [Read more...]
How I Simplified my Life and Style as a Mom
Life can be complicated but motherhood and your unique style shouldn't have to be. I've been on a journey to make my life easier and still feel good about myself, so I thought I'd share how I simplified my life and style as a mom. If you're interested in reading more about my journey with mom style (or my lack thereof) and my tips on looking put together even when life is anything but click here. Keep reading for tips on living a simplified life and style as well as a free style quiz! … [Read more...]
When Your Husband Gets a Break and You Don’t
Hey mama. I see you over there. In the kitchen trying to make dinner, a toddler whining at your ankles. Or doing another load or laundry, changing another dirty diaper, Your husband finally got home after a long trip, and sure, you were excited to see him. But you were mostly just excited to have help with the kids and the chores - to get to take a shower or use the bathroom alone. … [Read more...]
To the Woman Ready for the Next Season
Hey friend. I heard you want to get on to the next season of life. Maybe you're over dirty diapers and are ready for your sweet crazies to at least be potty trained crazies. Maybe you've had it with living pay check to pay check and you just want some relief from the constant worry. Maybe you're sick and tired of holding down the fort while your husband is working away from home. Maybe you just can't take one more disappointment, one more crisis, one more thing. You're not alone. … [Read more...]
How to (Happily) Survive a Road Trip with Your Toddler: The Graceful Summer Series
We recently took a road trip from Iowa to North Carolina, then to Tennessee and back to Iowa. We spent over 35 hours in the car (2300+ miles!) with our one year old and survived! I wanted to share what we tried, what we took and what we learned in case anyone else likes to be stuck in a car with a toddler for endless hours. :D You can check out the photos from our trip here. If you want more travel tips, check out my Mom Life-Travel board over on Pinterest! And now... How to (HAPPILY!) Survive a Road Trip with Your Toddler! … [Read more...]