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.
FAITH
Spring Wish List – Home Edition
I am basically always window (ahem, internet) shopping. Here are a few things that have been on my wish list (and that cookbook holder… literally years! I think I know where my birthday cash is going!). Keep scrolling to see…
Simple Easter Dinner – Recipes, Shopping Lists, Tablescape Ideas, & Tips for Hosting a Stress Free Holiday
Sharing my favorite tips and tricks for a stress free Easter dinner! Also sharing our Easter tablescape and sources, some tips to help plan ahead, all the recipes you’ll need and a complete shopping list! And a reminder to not wait- life will always have something to prevent you from doing something (our current state of our home is one!). Life doesn’t stop, so continue to make memories even though it isn’t perfect!
STYLE
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.
Fall Transitional Wardrobe
The midwest went from mid 90’s this weekend to 40/50s this week! Great timing, because I recently scooped up some items that will be my solid fall transitional wardrobe. I was also looking for things for the honeymoon (desert, so…
Best Amazon Fashion Finds- Spring Sweaters & Easter Dresses
Best Amazon Fashion Finds I used to do try on sessions all the time a couple years ago, and honestly I missed doing them! My mom would watch the kids for me so I could scoot out to the mall…
GRIEF
Best Books for Grieving Children
How do children cope with loss? How can adults help them grieve well? Grief and loss as an adult is hard to manage, and is an entirely different concept for young children. Oftentimes the thought of death is just beyond…
Our Love Story: The Journey
Read part one of my dating journey and beginning of our love story here. Now, I realized I am ready to date. Something clicked in my brain that I was ready. It felt like all of a sudden I could…
Remembering Day – How to Celebrate the Anniversary of the Death of a Loved One – Love What Matters
Are you approaching the anniversary of losing someone you love? The anniversary of their death is often a brutal reminder and a day that is significant to pay respects. We honored Marcus in completely different ways the past couple of…
HOME
Spring Wish List – Home Edition
I am basically always window (ahem, internet) shopping. Here are a few things that have been on my wish list (and that cookbook holder… literally years! I think I know where my birthday cash is going!). Keep scrolling to see…
Whimsical Girl’s Bedroom – Inspiration and Before
A whimsical shared little girl’s bedroom for our two youngest! Girly and full of fun, just like their personalities, we are sharing our inspiration and before pictures in this post.
Custom Master Closet Room – New Hampshire Closet Installation
I realize these posts are way behind and out of order, but that is the way life is sometimes! Now that we are officially settled into our new house in Iowa, I am dreaming of all the ways we can…
FAMILY
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.
Best Books for Grieving Children
How do children cope with loss? How can adults help them grieve well? Grief and loss as an adult is hard to manage, and is an entirely different concept for young children. Oftentimes the thought of death is just beyond…
Successful Co-Parenting – Co-Written by Birth Mom & Bonus Mom
My most recent piece with Love What Matters is about co-parenting, written together with Elliott’s mom, from her and my point of view. I wrote about meeting her and my relationship with her, how our journey has been so far,…
HEALTH
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,…
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…
The Year of the Widow; Taking Back My Power
Because my world was rocked so early into the new year, it kind of segmented 2019 in my mind. This year is the year of being a widow, less a couple weeks. It would have been so easy to retreat,…
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…
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…
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…
