Pin it 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 […]

Pin it 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 […]

Pin it 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 […]

Pin it 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 […]

Pin it 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 […]

Pin it 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 […]

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! Pin it 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 […]

Pin it Even though I’m a Pittsburgh girl at heart, I’ve been here in Florida for the past ten years now. And I think I’ve finally turned the corner where I’m starting to feel like this is home, too.It definitely felt more like home since all of my kids were born here. Add to that […]

Pin it This is not an exaggeration: 30% of my closet is comprised of t-shirts and other super simple tops. There is nothing I love more than a classic tee with great-fitting denim. It’s low key chic. But sometimes, that look can get a little boring. And that’s when we need some help. Enter–my go-to […]

Pin it It’s kind of stupid how many options there are for hair care these days. Back when I was young (someone throw me a cane and some dentures, please), we had two options to choose from at the DRUG STORE, people… No Sephora… Just Phar-Mor. (My northern friends will know all about the mecca […]