Today’s beauty talk is all about rose-infused beauty products that are gentle and nourishing on the skin. I recently got to try some products from Fresh Beauty, and while I’ve always been a fan of their line, this testing session solidified why this is a brand I’ll always use and trust with my skin.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nylB_ypq4xA Let’s dive […]

Well isn’t this some -ish. Have you heard the story about how a super-popular-on-Instagram, grown-ass woman (and mother of four) opened up an Instagram account for the sole purpose of talking crap about other women?She said all the trolling on her account got to her. That she needed to try to convince people to see […]

CBD is everywhere these days, especially in beauty products. It’s hard to figure out if a product with the ingredient actually works. That’s why I’m here.Andrew and I went to a wedding recently–one of the few times that I will wear heels these days for an extended period of time. Guys, I just CAN’T with […]

I spend so much time in my van on a daily basis that I’m only half kidding when I say my butt is going to sprout roots and start growing into the (very crumb-y) seats. I know my fellow mamas will feel me on this… It’s insane how much time it can take to do […]

So I missed my son’s Veterans’ Day reception this week. In fact, I’m writing this right after I got a text from a friend with video of the event. The sweetest little voices singing the sweetest little patriotic songs arranged in the sweetest little line across the stage. And me, definitely not there.One would think […]

So here’s the deal. When you’re a parent, about 40% of the “nighttime routine” is magical. The rest is pull-out-your-hair, holy crap why won’t you listen to me, NO I’M SERIOUS YOU NEED TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH LIKE ***NOW*** frustrating. But the cute stuff sure does make up for all the craziness. ;)Today I wanted to talk […]

So, let’s talk. The whole purpose of me blogging and writing is to share real life stories with you. Real things that happen to real people, and practical and real solutions–or at the very least, discussions–about them. I think we can all agree that there are enough blogs out there that can tell you all […]

It’s the job that makes you feel like you’ve lost your mind… but that you’ve also found your calling.It’s the job that makes you melt to the floor in frustration… then cracks you up the next instant.It’s the job that makes you lose sleep, but when they’re lying right next to you, you’ve never felt […]

Friends! You know what? It is pretty easy being green… and clean. I’m a big advocate of clean Beauty and personal care products, and although I abide by the 80/20 rule, which means 80% of what I use is considered safer or clean, and the rest? No way baby. (Botox isn’t “clean,” last I checked, […]

There are so many things to catch up on–from products I’m loving, to things I’m reading. Let’s do a little Life Lately and Links! Using When my sister and I were younger, we would laugh when my mom would take out her tiny little lipstick case to reapply her vibrant red orange lipstick after eating […]