I’m pinching myself a bit that I’m actually typing up a post about self-hosted WordPress because making the transfer is something that I’ve wanted to do for almost two years. I’m so glad it’s all behind me and that I’m able to move forward with blogging on my improved platform! When I started my blog back in 2008, Blogger.com was… Keep Reading
14 Weeks: A Look Back at My First Trimester
Hello second trimester! I’m so very glad to see you today! My mom has always used the phrase “first trimester dreary, second trimester cheery, third trimester weary” to describe pregnancy, and I totally believe it! Today I’m feeling more like myself than I have in a couple months and am really looking forward to everything the second trimester typically brings,… Keep Reading
My Favorite New Kitchen Appliance: the Nutri Ninja Auto-IQ
Disclaimer: Thank you Ninja for sponsoring this post, and as usual, many thanks to my readers for your continued support surrounding sponsored posts. 🙂 I have a few kitchen staples on hand that Jamie and I could not live without (a.k.a. gadgets that stay on our countertop at all times), and one of them is absolutely my Ninja blender. I received… Keep Reading
Stitch Fix #12 – October 2015
If you’ve ever wondered about Stitch Fix’s maternity option, I’m here to share the deets with ya throughout the next six months because I’ve decided to keep going with my Stitch Fix obsession while pregnant with baby D #2. Whoop! My last fix was technically a maternity box too; Remember those cute navy leggings with the zip up the side by… Keep Reading
Slice of Life – 10/16/15
Good morning and Happy Friday! Today is day #1 of figuring out our temporary new normal around here because yesterday this happened… I’ve struggled really hard on and off the last few weeks with anticipating the big goodbye moment between Hadley and Jamie (and of course between Jamie and me too), but we all did a bit better yesterday than… Keep Reading
For My Military Spouse Readers: A Wellness Summit Designed for Us!
A couple months ago I learned about an online event just for military spouses that I thought was a brilliant idea, so I decided to become a volunteer ambassador simply just to help spread the word! I knew that if it was appealing to me that it would be of interest to many of you too, so I hope you… Keep Reading
A Favorite Halloween Tradition: BOO Kits!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Booitforward #CollectiveBias One of my absolute favorite parts of being a parent is beginning to recreate some of my favorite childhood memories with my own little family. My parents are often surprised when I tell them the things I fondly remember because they didn’t view… Keep Reading
Baby #2: Finding Out & My Experience With a False Negative Test
First, thank you so very much for all of your kinds words of congratulations and well wishes! Jamie & I are really, really stoked to be on this journey again and thankfully feel a great sense of peace about handling another pregnancy apart. If you’re interested, I want to rewind a bit and share the story of how we found… Keep Reading