Category: Family

A few weekends ago we went on a big family hike in Devils Lake. I was a little nervous about how the kiddos would do since this was my first time hiking and their first time but WOW they were angels! Harlow walked the entire time. We got this awesome backpack bag from Amazon to carry Sutton and it worked like a charm! It was so nice to have prime because i was able to order it last minute! We all enjoyed our time and definitely will be going again! Below I will share what we took with us and our must haves for hiking with kids!

I can’t believe its Back to school time already! SUMMER NEVER LEAVE!! maybe if I say it many times it will come true! LOL 😉 Not sure if you have heard of Gymboree.. what am I saying of course you have if you have kids! Its a children’s store and they came out with their Back to School clothing line part of a MADE YOU SMILE campaign. We were challenged to talk about what makes us smile. I asked Harlow the other day, “what makes you smile Harlow?” She said I don’t know… took a pause and said when you laugh mama” Oh my heart that response couldn’t be better. I think you should all ask your loved ones what makes them smile you may really love the answers!

I know Father’s Day is only a few days away! I always shop last minute and always say I am going to plan ahead better next time but hasn’t worked yet! So here is my procrastinators Father’s Day Gift Guide. I am sharing a few great ideas that you can make the Father in your life happy! To all my procrastinators where you at? Gotta love that 2 day shipping or a lot of retailers will be having the last day to order is Thursday for Sunday delivery! These are all options that I would or have purchased for my father or my husband… from the girls 😉

Hope you all had an amazing Memorial Day weekend! I love long weekends but now I am needing all the coffee just to keep me going! I took the girls to our local splash pad on Saturday! Harlow had a blast but Sutton wasn’t to interested in the water! She just wanted to sit on the bench with me and watch everyone play! We celebrated Nick’s birthday on Sunday! Harlow was able to decorate a little cake for him and we just took it easy and played outside. We had record breaking temps here in the Midwest for Memorial Day weekend!! I am sharing a few cute photos from this weekend as well as some sales that are still going on! Grab your coffee and see below! 

I love that the weather is finally getting nicer and we are able to be outside all day long! The girls are absolutely loving it! Since the weather is getting warmer we are having fun styling cute summer looks! Harlow is in this stage of picking out her own clothes whether it matches or not! She has a style all her own and real eye for what she likes and thinks will look good together! I just let her express herself that way because I think she is having fun knowing she can wear something different every day! Matching her sister is a MUST so we decided on some super cute pieces you are sure to love!

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and I have put together a bunch of great gift ideas for all the mama’s and grandmama’s out there! Being a mother has sure changed the way I think and feel about things. Watching my mom as I grew up she always made it seem like being a mother was easy. Now that I have my two girls I know how much she loved us kids and how special it feels to have someone call you mom. What I didn’t realize is how difficult being a parent really is! I hope I make it look as easy as my mom made it look! I love Mother’s day not for myself but to celebrate my mom because I would not be where I am today without the unconditional love and support she gave me. Everyday I try to be more like her with the grace and kindness she shows everyday! Below are some fabulous gifts for all you special mamas. Sometimes if there isn’t something material, spending one on one time with your mom or grandma or spending time with your kids. No phones no distractions just quality time! 

Hello Loves!!! Hope you all had a great weekend! My sister had her baby shower last weekend and I scrambled to prep Easter & birthday party prep for this past weekend! I can’t believe Easter has come and gone and my baby girl turned 4 today! So last Saturday we celebrated my sisters sweet little baby! My sister is expecting another little girl in May. A few weeks back I shared Top Baby registry items with you on the blog and I actually gifted a few of the items off that list! Check what those items are below!

I can’t believe Easter is only a week away! It has come up so fast. I thought I would give you a few ideas of basket goodies and clothing to wear for Easter! I am obsessed with my girls adorable bunny jammies! Perfect for now or in the baskets (if you have girls!) Here is an adorable boy version.

As a mama of two I have walked those store aisles making sure I have everything a baby needs! Researched items to find what others like and read a bajillion reviews. I did this with both because with Harlow I was pretty basic. When Sutton came I felt like I knew what I liked and what I didn’t and what to spend a little more money on if we could! Today I am bringing you the Top Baby Registry Items. My sister is due with a baby girl soon and even though it is her second baby there are always things to get and I say put together a registry because it really helps when you want to get a gift the mother actually wants or needs! Also, just a rule I always like to state having a baby is A LOT of work please be considerate when asking to visit. Always bring a little something for the baby and if there are siblings a little something for each of them! Anyways… below is a list of top baby registry items plus a few items I say need to be on your registry because they are tried and true from this mama of two!

Keeping my girls healthy is my number one priority! I have been so blessed with good eaters. There are days where they don’t always want to eat the best. Sometimes giving them smoothies is so good and I love when I can sneak in all the healthy things and they don’t know. I always add protein to their smoothies to keep their tummies full for the day ahead!