This post contains affiliate links. I appreciate your support! Warning. My “Office” nerd is about to show. There is a scene at Jim and Pam’s wedding when Michael asks the woman in front of him if she has a snack. His reasoning for asking her specifically? “You look...
How To Make An At Home Date Night Feel Special
This post is sponsored by Jord Wood Watches. Check out the end of the post for a special giveaway! It is pretty rare that Rob and I will splurge on the money to go out for a date night. Both of us are very frugal and just cannot seem to justify the cash to hire a...
10 Ways To Make Your Gym Time Quick And Efficient
When working with new clients, it seems that one of the toughest barriers to working out is actually having the time to workout. There is a perception that a workout needs to be a full hour or more of a completely sweaty, leave-you-so-sore-you-can’t-sit-down time....
7 Reasons To Be Confident In Your Decision To Put Your Child In Daycare
"Where is Zoey while you are at work?" One of my older coworkers asked as I walked into school after a four month maternity leave. "She is at a daycare," I responded slightly sniffly. I had just dropped her off for her first full day at daycare and my first full day...
14 Ways To Eat Healthy When You Are Too Busy
In most of my initial calls with potential clients, one of the first barriers to eating healthy is being too busy. Being moms, with or without full times jobs, taking care of household chores, finding time for significant others, and keeping up with other aspects of...
Budget Cheese Board
There is something about a cheese board that makes me feel fancy. And sophisticated. And makes me want to drink bubbly drinks out of a white white glass. Every few months, Rob and I forgo cooking dinner and opt for a Budget Cheese Board. We poor a cocktail, usually...
Zoey’s Birth Story (Part 3)
Read Zoey's Birth Story Part 1 here and Part 2 here. As the rush that comes with a baby’s arrival settled down around 1am, our nurse, Carol, suggested that Zoey spend the night in the nursery so both Rob and I could get some sleep. At first, we resisted, but after her...
Zoey’s Birth Story (Part 2)
You can read Part 1 of Zoey’s birth story here. One of my biggest disappointments with having HELLP was my loose birth plan went almost entirely out the window. I had envisioned being able to labor at home for a while, move around the hospital room, and get an...
Zoey’s Birth Story (Part 1)
With Zoey celebrating her one year birthday, I thought it would be fitting to share her birth story. When I was pregnant, I really enjoyed reading other mothers' birth stories, but I have been hesitant to share mine since it was so unusual. I don’t want anyone...
Top 10 Baby Must Haves: 6-8 Months
This post contains affiliate links. I appreciate your support! One of my biggest concerns when I found out I was pregnant was how many items babies need. Rob and I both try to avoid having "stuff" and I was worried that baby items would infiltrate our house - which...
Zoey Update – 7 Months
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WhyPlumFormula #CollectiveBias #Sponsored Zoey is officially 7 months old! I realized that after her birth announcement, I have not updated you guys...
I Get Home Too Late To Cook Dinner
It seems to be the plight of every working person, that getting home to cook a meal after a full work day seems nearly impossible. In fact, just a few days ago, when I asked a client what she was planning for her dinners for the week, she responded with, “I get home...