Whether you work from home, stay at home, homeschool, work outside the home or rock some combination of them all the ending of the school year brings changes that can cause stress! This is my 5th summer with 4+ kids and I'm here to tell you that you can, in fact, enjoy summer with your kids and still get stuff done! I've learned a lot about what works and what doesn't (at least for my set of kiddos) and want to share my tips and tricks with you! Read on to learn how to enjoy summer with your kids (and still get stuff done)! Scroll to the bottom for the printable #purposefulsummer field … [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...]
Mom Essentials: How to Look Pulled Together When Life is Anything But
Introducing Mom Essentials - A line of jewelry specifically curated for mamas and the hard and beautiful work they do. When I first became a mom, I didn't have make time for myself. I felt frumpy and gross the majority of the time, and while some of that comes with the territory of new mommydom, I honestly didn't know that it didn't have to be my reality for the rest of forever. I didn't know how to put an outfit together anymore and the only accessories I was wearing were a breast pump and spit up. If any of this made you eek out "omygosh that's me!", then keep reading because I … [Read more...]
Makeup Essentials for the Busy Mama
I'm no makeup expert, but I do work outside my home and don't like scaring people with my under eye circles. Ha! However, most days, I choose sleep over waking up extra early to get ready. So, over the last several months I've found myself reaching for the same core items each day I have 5 minutes or less to look alive. I'm calling them "Makeup Essentials for the Busy Mama." … [Read more...]
Nanny Life: Back to Work After Baby
Mom life meets nanny life...Read on to hear about my return to work and how I'm juggling all 5 kids! I took about an extra month off due to some high blood pressure issues at the end of my pregnancy. I had planned to take two months of maternity leave, so I was gone for about 3 months! I returned to work at the beginning of July, and Logan came with me! I am so so blessed to have a job I love that allows me to spend time with my own child as well. … [Read more...]