My parents were Amway distributors when I was a kid. I remember the laundry detergent and the toothpaste along with catalogs of household items. While my Dad is no longer actively marketing this MLM, 25 years later, he still stays up-to-date with his membership. That’s commitment and loyalty. Pre-internet, those companies meant leg work, inventory,…
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6 (Easy to Implement) Ways to Add Self Care to Your Daily Routine
I think that for my first 5 years of “momming” I made no time for myself. At all. I had two boys very close together; 14 months apart to be exact. I used to joke that I was pregnant for two years straight and I still joke that I haven’t slept through the night in…
What the Fudge: Tips on How to Celebrate National Fudge Day
Indulging the Sweet Tooth With National Fudge Day (June 16th) approaching, I felt the best way to prepare was to share a few favorite recipes while also highlighting some of the highest rated Fudge Shops in the Continental US. Now to some, this may seem excessive. What do I have to say about that? Simply…
Minimalism and Motherhood: Reflections on a Lifestyle Shift
My daughter was eight months old when we purged and packed up our lives to live on the road. She slept like crap, nursed very regularly and I was still deep in the throes of figuring out what motherhood meant for me. What kind of mother did I want to be? Obviously a good one…
DIY Suncatcher
I don’t know about your kids, but my son loves to see his artwork hung up somewhere. He gets a big smile on his face and loves to show off what he made. I wouldn’t be lying if I told you he has a framed painting in our guest bathroom because he used colors that…
What We’re Into This Week {Volume 19}
What we’re wearing… All things American Eagle. AE is back in the hands of it’s rightful owners… the 30 somethings who made it popular in the first place. Ok, there’s a catch though, stick to the Aerie collection as a current 30 something. Most of the regular AE stuff is crop tops and items that…
The Invisible Wound
I was abused as a kid. It wasn’t sexual or anything I was keenly aware of until I had friends. It is something traumatic that I’ll joke about some days and lose my mind over on other days. It’s that invisible puzzle piece, the demise of so much, the “thief-in-the-night”, and the doubt behind my…
The Montessori Method: 5 Things to Know
Anyone who’s a mom has likely heard the phrase, “The Montessori Method,” thrown around when their children get to be school-aged. You may know it’s an education style or a way of life–but, some might not know more than that. But what is the Montessori Method exactly? Is Montessori right for you? Here are some…
Spring Cocktail Recipe: Peach Margarita
With the weather starting to warm up this Peach Margarita is the perfect thing to enjoy while watching your kids play outside or after they go to bed. I fell in love with Peach Margaritas after I took a trip with the kids to Palm Springs last year. I enjoyed it frozen; it was massive…
Sephora VIB Sale Wishlist
I have a confession: I love makeup and skincare. Which means when Sephora does their semi-annual sale, I always jump on it. During the sale there are different percentages off depending on what level you are, there are also some different dates. Here’s the breakdown of the dates and percentage off: Sephora Rouge members will…