2019 The Year To START That Thing
Everyone's tossing resolutions and new goals around like hot cakes because the new year brings so much hope and anticipation for new things. Studies show that dopamine is released in…
This Ones For The Girls
It's said that after a woman gives birth she is also born anew. Postpartum is a sacred time where both mother and child need to be attended to with love…
Holiday Your Heart Out!
This year we're holidaying our hearts out... like adding that extra tinsel to the tree, wearing the heels with glitter sparkles on the heel, and just owning our own style…
Powers Family Holiday Gift Guide
I'm getting this up a little late into the game but if you're like me then you aren't even close to being done shopping for gifts. So here's a little…
How To Give Big Without Spending Big
When Stephanie Bates from militarytravelmama.com emailed me and said she wanted to write a piece for my blog I thought it would be a great way to introduce you to…
The Give Joy Project
Last weekend Sam and I went to Home Depot as a family of 5 looking for a new edition for our outdoor Christmas decor. While shopping we were told twice…
A Few Things Everyone Can Be Thankful For
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. I have nostalgic memories of watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and eating my mom's homemade rolls, my aunts olives and my grandmas…
Fa la la la Fall
Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away; Lengthen night and shorten day; Every leaf speaks bliss to me Fluttering from the autumn tree. I shall smile when wreaths of snow Blossom…
How To Keep The Flame Alive in Your Marriage
I'm thinking we can speak for the married with children masses when we say keeping the FLAME alive in your relationship is HARD! And that's not just what she said…
5 Lessons I’ve learned this month
I had this new idea to jot down 5 things I've learn or relearned each month with of course a bunch of photos we've taken but haven't shown ya cause…
4 Easy Babywearing Costumes
Wee wee! Last weekend I pulled off a babywearing costume with Ruby in about 2 hours... just in time for the Fall Carnival at Waylon's school. I had every thing…
Find Your Voice: A Mindful Approach To Making Your Passions Profitable
Have you ever felt like there was something else "out there" for you? Like you were meant for more or had the crazy idea that you could actually love your…
Swaddling Ruby Jean With Love
Q: What's the first article of clothing you put on a baby? A: A diaper! I realized this when it was pointed out to me by the Pampers team at…
Nursery Tour: How to make the most of a small space
I've mentioned on here before that we live in a relatively small house...it's actually a granny flat we built 4 years ago. We planned to live it until we built…
Halloween Time At Disneyland
About a week about we were asked by Disney to check out all their Halloween Time festivities at Disneyland and we jumped at chance! It was our first trip as…
Protected: The Importance of Infant Gut Health
You guys have you heard about GUT HEALTH yet? GUT HEALTH!!!! I'm shouting it from the rooftops because I'm learning how it's linked to our overall health. In the field…
Patio Makeover + Zeke Turns 3!
This spot right here has frustrated me for years... I know I know total first world problems but I've wanted an outdoor conversation area on our patio for quite some…
Lessons From A Neurotic Therapist: 5 Ways To Endure A Panic Attack
My palms were sweaty, my heart was pounding, I felt like I was coming out of my body hovering over the whole embarrassing scene. I looked at the woman next…
Summer’s End
Ya'll we're two days into the school year, woohoo! I got a little bit teary-eyed for a hot second when I dropped Waylon off for his first day of first…
Back To School Shopping + Giving
Summer is winding down and 'tis the season for back to school shopping! As a kid, this used to be such a fun time filled with anticipation over what the…
Ruby’s Birth Story
It's already been a week since our sweet Ruby girl came into this world 11 days late. Last week at this time I felt overcooked, exhausted, so emotional and done…
My First Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks!
So I've never done this before....I've shopped the Nordstrom anniversary sale but I've never picked out my favorite items for my blog before. I'm literally due to have a baby…
Summer Plans + Preparing for Baby Girl
Cue the long days outside, tan skin, and making s'mores over the fireplace because it is officially summer! As I write this I only have about 3 weeks until our…
Happy Weekend!
Not sure what you're up to this weekend but we're headed to the hot and sweaty zoo; I'll be waddling around like the penguins but hey my kids will be…
