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FAITH

Summer Bucket List & Boredom Busters – As Seen on Des Moines Mom

Summer is in full swing over here! I can’t believe we are a third of the way through already. We are loving every moment (well, most… SAHM’s feel me!!). And so is Piper! Having the big kids home every day…

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Meal Plan Week 21

Welcome, summer! Sorry for the unintended break from posting meal plans. Life got away from me! And I regretted not making a plan the past couple weeks… no plans for lunch meant a hungry (ahem… hangry…) mama. So this week…

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Pregnancy Capsule Wardrobe – As Seen on Des Moines Mom

Since the mom style capsule wardrobe was so wildly popular, I decided to continue on with a pregnancy capsule wardrobe! With this being my fifth pregnancy (surprise for those who don’t know yet!), I know a thing or two about…

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STYLE

Pregnancy Capsule Wardrobe – As Seen on Des Moines Mom

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Easy and Cost Effective Mom Style Capsule Wardrobe – As Seen on Des Moines Mom

Capsule Wardrobe In an effort to figure out who I was as a woman who was also now a mom, I found my style. Like, good mom style. I am not talking super trendy, I am talking timeless, tons of…

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Pregnancy Favorites: First & Second Trimester

Pregnancy is magical and such a gift, but there are certain realities that come with growing a human inside you. Whether this is your first pregnancy or sixth, I have rounded up some of my favorite items that have gotten me through the first two trimesters! Most are non maternity (read: will last beyond pregnancy!) and won’t break the bank.

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GRIEF

Mothering When Life is Hard: Seen on Des Moines Mom

Have you been there? Have you ever had days (or seasons, or even years…) when life just runs you over? And yet, you are still a mom. No matter what kind of day you have, there isn’t an option NOT…

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God’s Unexpected Answered Prayer – Sister Pregnancies – Featured on Love What Matters

I shared the sweet story of how my sister and my dream of being pregnant together came true in the most unexpected ways, and after a lot of waiting and heartache. See the full story on Love What Matters here….

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Blending a Family: The Raw Reality

To give full context of our family dynamic, we are currently blending a family (married September 19, 2020) that lost a spouse (me) with three kids, seven, six, and four, and one from divorce (Dustin) with a five year old….

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HOME

Modern Boho Nursery Reveal

I love a good big reveal!! Piper’s nursery was a labor (get it?!) of love. You can see what we started with here. I repaired and painted all the trim, repaired the damaged walls, and painted a new, fresher beige….

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Whimsical Girls Bedroom Reveal

Girls’ Bedroom Before & Inspiration So you might remember this quick weekend project for the girls’ bedroom that instead took six months to complete… all thanks to the crazy delays for everything and maybe our slightly overambitious attitudes for what…

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Modern Boho Nursery: Mood Board & Before Pictures

Boho with a touch of class, this hunter & blush nursery is every baby girl (& her parents’!) dream! With pieces selected to last years beyond the nursery stage, this room is an instant classic. Check out the full post for sources!

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FAMILY

Summer Bucket List & Boredom Busters – As Seen on Des Moines Mom

Summer is in full swing over here! I can’t believe we are a third of the way through already. We are loving every moment (well, most… SAHM’s feel me!!). And so is Piper! Having the big kids home every day…

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Pregnancy Capsule Wardrobe – As Seen on Des Moines Mom

Since the mom style capsule wardrobe was so wildly popular, I decided to continue on with a pregnancy capsule wardrobe! With this being my fifth pregnancy (surprise for those who don’t know yet!), I know a thing or two about…

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Mothering When Life is Hard: Seen on Des Moines Mom

Have you been there? Have you ever had days (or seasons, or even years…) when life just runs you over? And yet, you are still a mom. No matter what kind of day you have, there isn’t an option NOT…

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HEALTH

Mothering When Life is Hard: Seen on Des Moines Mom

Have you been there? Have you ever had days (or seasons, or even years…) when life just runs you over? And yet, you are still a mom. No matter what kind of day you have, there isn’t an option NOT…

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A Guide to Managing Grief

Scroll to the bottom for a free printable of a guide to managing grief that you can print for yourself or share with someone who is grieving. The whole world is grieving right now. We are grieving health, stability, finances,…

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My Journey with Fitness & My Winter Workout Uniform

Shop this outfit and my favorite running & winter accessories here! It is no secret that I LOVE to work out. And two of the most common questions I get asked is how to find time as a mom and…

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BEAUTY

Mom Hack: Easy & Inexpensive Teeth Whitening

Scroll to the bottom for a giveaway and outfit details Some things go hand in hand. For example, motherhood= coffee + wine. But you know what else that means? Stained teeth and low confidence in my smile. And I don’t think I am the…

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Gift Guide: For Your Girl Friend & A GIVEAWAY!

Do you have a  girl friend in your life that you are wondering what to get for her? Here are some suggestions of my favorites, a gift that she will be sure to love! (I mean I would love these…

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Gift Guide: Men’s Stocking Stuffers

My husband is notoriously difficult to shop for. He has everything he needs, and if he doesn’t, he buys it. I mean he is easy in the way that he doesn’t need or want much, but its so tough to…

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About Me
I am Nicole Fergesen, mama to four, new Iowan and part time New Hampshire girl. I believe in Jesus, live on coffee, and love functional fashion. I also dabble in home design and relentlessly find beauty in everything. Wife to Dustin, widow of Marcus, blending a family and finding grace in the journey.
Meal Plan Week 15
Blending a Family: The Raw Reality
A Letter to my Children
Whimsical Girls Bedroom Reveal

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