Real life, on purpose.

It’s a Tiger Mamma Giveaway!

Good news, y’all! Today I’m collaborating with Siri of Pumpkin Thieves and Buffalo Wings and a handful of other bloggers to bring you the Tiger Mamma Giveaway! I feel like maybe I’ve been hitting the giveaways a little hard lately, but when the prizes are this adorable? You just gotta get in on it. Siri asked me to share with… View Post

Mila Monday

in Weekly Photos on 05/16/16

258 + 160 + 27 weeks She has been really into “Ninjan” Turtles lately. And coloring. She’s pretty good at staying in the lines, too, even if she is a lefty. 😉 * This is her pirate face. You know, because she only has one eye. It makes me laugh every time. * This boy. Oh my goodness, how I… View Post

Inspired to: Set better boundaries

in Life on 05/13/16

I know a lot of cool people. Smart people. Funny, creative, talented, generous, loving, wonderful people. They encourage me to be myself, push me to be better, and give me goals for the kind of person I want to be when I grow up. This series is all about the lessons I’m learning and the ways they inspire me. This… View Post

I definitely owe my grandpa a box of Cheerios™

in Easy, Family, Food, Kid Friendly on 05/11/16

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GiveABox #CollectiveBias I’ve mentioned before that Margot’s favorite breakfast is Cheerios™, right? As in, for basically every morning of the last year of my life I’ve been awakened by this dimpled face in my face whispering, “Mama. I need some cheeyos and milk.”… View Post

Ryan’s Birth Story

in Baby, Family, Pregnancy on 05/10/16

Baby boy was six months old yesterday. It’s probably time I share his birth story, no? At least I’m not waiting a full year like I did with Mila. If birth stories are your jam, settle in because this got a leeeetle wordy. Not that I plan to edit it. I’m pretty proud of this one. Like with Margot, my… View Post