If you know me, you know I have a deep love for subscription services. The idea of being continuously surprised on a monthly (or seasonal basis depending on the service) is the most delightful experience. While my husband is not a fan of the occasional surprise (instantaneous gratification lol), my boys have inherited my love for the magical unknown. With the holiday season upon us, a subscription service for the kiddos is a wonderful gift.    Joynergy is the toy subscription service tailored for your child. You (the parent) let the beautiful folks at Joynergy know your child’s gender and age ..read more

Raise your hand if you love to thrift! Also, raise your hand if your kids are growing out of their clothes faster than you can get to the store. I am raising both of my hands and waving them frantically in the air. My boys are growing like weeds from in between the sidewalk cracks. Keeping up with their growth spurts can be expensive. I have found myself looking towards thrifting to find clothes that will last their current size, but look great; however, that can even be a struggle. Can I get an amen?! We were recently introduced to a mama owned company that provides pre-loved clothes that loo ..read more

“Our bodies are our gardens our wills are our gardeners.” – William Shakespeare  If we left our kids (most of them) to their own culinary wills, they would eat so many white cheddar cheese puffs, chocolate chip cookies, and fruit snacks, that they would turn into a giant ball of junk food. Even with picky eaters who prefer the unhealthier options, we can teach our kids the importance of well rounded meals.  Even if he doesn’t want to eat it, we encourage our oldest (four-year-old), to take at least one bite of everything we eat as a family. Sometimes there are wins, but most of the time there ..read more

I always said I would be a chill parent and never sweat the small stuff. Turns out…I’m not a chill parent. While yes, I tend to go with the flow, I am hyper paranoid about everything. It’s hard to be in my head sometimes. So many thoughts racing through at any given moment. I’m often talking myself down from spaces of high anxiety; searching for the parenting peace of mind.    Well, there has been a shift, the Lollipop Baby Camera has eliminated so much of that parenting paranoia. We received the Lollipop Baby Camera three-weeks ago and to be honest, it’s a real game-changer. We LOVE it (and s ..read more

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“Good is not a thing you are. Good is a thing you do.” – Ms. Marvel               I will be referencing a bunch of Marvel superheroes, so my apologies in advance to the DC fans out there. One of the biggest tasks I have taken on as a parent, in my opinion, is the responsibility of raising kind souls. As human beings it’s easy for us to default to a negative head space because of the many emotions we hold inside. I envision toddlers and preschoolers in this instance, as little Bruce Banners. They are pint-size people full of big emotions, and sometimes they don’t know where to harness that ene ..read more

Sweater weather will be here before we know it (does a happy dance- jazz hands and all). As the south is currently experiencing a heat wave, I am eagerly looking forward to my season. The crisp autumn air, bonfires, hayrides, pumpkin patches, and of course my favorite holiday, HALLOWEEN! Do you know the song Where are you Christmas that Cindy Lou Who sings while looking out the window in the Grinch, that’s me, but I’m singing “Where are you faaa-all! Why can’t I find you?”  Fall is also the busiest time of the year (in my opinion) for moms. We are constantly on the go between kids, family outi ..read more

When I mention the word eucalyptus, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Most individuals would associate it with feelings of ease and calmness. A vision of relaxing in a spa-like setting where the cares of the world are washed away. The capture of a woman meditating with fluid likeness of serenity also comes to mind. Now, if you ask my four-year-old what he thinks of when he sees or smells eucalyptus, he just aggressively screams “KOALA!” in my face. It’s such a zen-like moment (she said with sarcasm).    Eucalyptus is more than something we see in a spa setting or while taking a walka ..read more

“Books are a uniquely portable magic” – Stephen King When I open a book, I am instantaneously thrown into a world of wonder. I am delighted with every turn of the page. I long for others to feel the excitement that I feel every time I pick up a book. It’s magical! I am fortunate enough to have two kids who love the power of a good book. Reading has become a daily occurrence in our household. Books are read while at school and at home on the weekends, but every night is closed with two books. This is OUR time. While my kids are still young and in school during the work week, we are creating an ..read more