Countdown to Christmas: Embracing the Chaos and Joy of the Season

Countdown to Christmas: Embracing the Chaos and Joy of the Season

It took us forever to decorate our tree this year. After having it up for two weeks, we finally got the lights and ornaments on it. Cue the broken ornaments. So far, we’ve lost two, one of which was my favorite bacon ornament! Let’s see 

Thanksgiving Week: A Blend of Gratitude, Chaos, and Family Fun

Thanksgiving Week: A Blend of Gratitude, Chaos, and Family Fun

I LOVE Thanksgiving. It’s right in the middle of the holiday season, features some of the best food, and tends to be less chaotic than other holidays. That doesn’t mean it comes without its stresses, though. Luckily, I’ve never had to host Thanksgiving, so I 

Getting Through Kids’ Colds and Fevers (and Why I’ve Been MIA)

Getting Through Kids’ Colds and Fevers (and Why I’ve Been MIA)

Hello friends, If you’ve noticed a little radio silence from me lately, it’s because life has been extra hectic. My whole family has been battling a round of colds and fevers, and let me tell you—it has been a week! My oldest had it the 

Day in the Life of a Stay-at-Home Mom: The Reality Behind the Scenes

Day in the Life of a Stay-at-Home Mom: The Reality Behind the Scenes

When people imagine the life of a stay-at-home mom, they might picture cozy mornings, a neat house, and a picture-perfect routine. But let’s be real—being a stay-at-home mom is anything but “Pinterest-perfect.” It’s a mix of chaos, love, and moments that constantly surprise me. Every 

The Reality of Trying to ‘Do It All’ as a Mom

The Reality of Trying to ‘Do It All’ as a Mom

Recently, our dishwasher was broken for almost two months. Now, I know a broken dishwasher sounds like a minor inconvenience, but those two months changed my perspective! I suddenly found myself spending what felt like hours every day hand-washing dishes. As a result, everything else 

Surviving the Chaos: Our Journey Through Gutting and Adding onto Our Home

Surviving the Chaos: Our Journey Through Gutting and Adding onto Our Home

If you ever thought home renovations were stressful, try doing them while pregnant! That’s right—because clearly, we weren’t juggling enough, we decided to gut and add onto our house right as I was expecting our second child. What could go wrong, right? I was excited,