Being home with the kids is so much more than I ever thought - both beautiful and ugly. After three years, these are the 11 surprises I have had as a stay at home mom with three young children.On May 25, 2019 I left teaching to be a stay at home mom. I had spent the...
There is so much to focus on after giving birth and coping with postpartum recovery. These 10 affordable postpartum essentials you never knew you needed will be the postpartum must haves you will be so thankful to have. I went a little rogue when I was preparing to...
These 24 easy and healthy postpartum snacks require no time to put together. You can simply snag a one-handed bite and continue caring for your little one. When you have a newborn strapped to your chest in a ring sling, you are changing the diaper of your 19 month...
Learn how to make healthy smoothie recipes with natural protein. Skip the unhealthy protein powders, sneak in those vegetables, still taste great. A smoothie has to be one of my all time favorite ways to start the day. When I was teaching full time, a...
With your limited time you need the most effective exercises possible. These 12 compound exercises for busy moms will get you to your fitness goals faster. It is no secret that moms are short on time. Whether you are home with your children, or working in some...
Make the most of this season by checking off these items on a healthy fall bucket list. You will be setting yourself up for a fun and fit season. Fall used to be my favorite season. It was the season of cross country team running and lots of time on the trails. In the...
Debating about being a stay at home mom? These are the 12 truths to being a stay at home mom I learned after one year home with three young children. As teachers start welcoming students back into their classrooms, staying late during those first few weeks to make...
Meal planning can be super quick and easy no matter how hectic your schedule is. These 10 excuses show you how to make meal planning easy for the busy mom. I have been meal planning every week for the past 10 years. Sure, there are some weeks here and there...
If you are testing out being vegetarian these seven recipes are perfect vegetarian meals for beginners. They are kid and husband friendly. When Rob and I decided to try being vegetarian for a full month, my meal planning tendencies went into overdrive. I could finally...
Cooking does not have to be a dreaded task. Instead you can learn to love cooking. These 9 tips will help make your time in the kitchen fun and interesting. This post contains affiliate links. It has taken me a long time to learn that food can be fun. I...
There are many reasons to freezer cook. Whether for a newborn, for a friend in need, or for those busy nights, you will be glad you have a full freezer. Before I taught myself how to actually cook, there were usually only two things in my freezer: alcohol and ice...
Eating vegetables does not have to be hard or mean more time in the kitchen. These 11 easy ways to eat more vegetables will have you munching in no time. Rob agreed to do something I have been wanting to try for a long time this past month. He agreed to try being...