Finally… it’s quiet. Like actually quiet. The quiet where I can hear the crickets outside, the clocks ticking, and the cars on the highway just a few miles away kind of quiet. It’s 10pm and the two things I love the most in this world are finally asleep. There’s dirty dishes in the sink that … More A Tired Mom’s Thoughts
One of the best places to visit in SoCal (that’s right, Southern California, I’m a local now) is SeaWorld. I’m always hesitant going to large attraction areas because I want to actually enjoy my time, not wait in line and pay hundreds of dollars for mediocre food/entertainment while constantly repeating, “I hate people”. I am very … More SeaWorld – San Diego
About one year ago I took my 3-month-old to the beach and it was torture. He hated the sand, he hated the sun, it was too hot, too windy… it was miserable. This year I took my 14-month-old to the beach and was excited for another go at this with an older child. Maybe, just maybe, … More Beachin’ with Baby
Eating only veggies, fruit, and meat for 30 days doesn’t seem that difficult right? I didn’t think so either until I actually tried it. Those of you that have completed Whole30 know it is not a simple walk in the park. Melissa Hartwig (the author of “It Starts with Food” and co-founder of Whole30)says something along … More It’s Harder Than it Looks – Whole30
In the past when my little family would go to Joshua Tree Park my husband would say, “I want to hike one of these mountains.” Actually, he would say that anytime we saw a mountain, which in Southern California is anytime you drive anywhere… or look outside… So, for his 25 birthday I found a … More Ryan Mountain – Joshua Tree National Park
Recently, I was blessed to be able to complete my undergraduate and receive my college diploma… HUZZAH! (My husband always says this so now I am stealing it) It had been an incredibly long journey and I wanted to celebrate it to the fullest by traveling back to WI, wearing that hideous cap and gown, … More Air Travel with a Baby
Can anyone else agree that being a mom is hard work? Hard work but the most incredibly rewarding work that you will ever do. Unlike a lot of people, I did not read any parenting books, tutorials, or watch a “how to be a mom video”. I honestly feel like my parenting method has been … More Advice from my Mom
I don’t know what you think about when you think summer, but I think salads, poolside chats with the girls, vacations, smoothies, and ice coffees – who am I kidding, I drink ice coffee all year round! As a mom, I can easily get consumed with making lunch for everyone else but myself. Then I … More Summer Wraps
