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A Day in The Life (Picture post!)

June 20, 2014 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Friday!!

My little family was out of town the past few days and I thought it would be a great time to show off some pictures of my loves!

Connor (1) and Hailey (3) just being adorable cuddlebugs in a bed in the hotel room : )

The hubster being a balance pro at The Hands On Museum in Ann Arbor ; )

Yours truly showing off my quick reaction time! ; )

Hailey “Hearing the Beat” : ) : )

Connor hanging out at a restaurant : ) : )

My Hailey doll getting a haircut!!!! Her FIRST haircut : )

Connor at a restaurant again ; ) He is just too cute not to photograph!

Hailey cruising at the mall!!

Thank you for letting me share my family with you! I hope that you enjoyed these pictures and that you have a wonderful weekend!! Thanks for reading : )

My Diaper Bag Packing Tips for Summer!

June 9, 2014 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a wonderful weekend! Now that it is summer I have been re-packing my diaper bag with some of my favorite items to have on hand. I am not going to over the basics that I think every mom has like diapers, wipes, clothes, bottles, and hand sanitizer…but I thought it might be helpful to share some of the other things I like to always have when I’m out with my kids. For reference, my daughter is 3 and my son is 17 months, so I don’t have any little babies…but I still always have a full bag!

MY SUMMER DIAPER BAG MUST-HAVES:

1) A water bottle! I have drinks for the kids as well, but I always have a full water bottle as well. I feel safer having this on hand so that we don’t run out of water and it can also be used in a pinch for cleaning stains, messy faces, or cleaning a boo-boo. My water bottle is from Life Factory.

2) A wet bag! I like for dirty clothes, swimsuits, or any other potential mess that I don’t want touching the rest of the bags contents. I like to keep my kids extra clothes in here so that it’s nice and organized in the diaper bag! This wet bag is from Ragababe and I love it!! We got ours personalized with our last name, which I think will be great as the kids get older for sleepovers, camps, or swimming class.

3) I always have lip products in my bag, but in the summer I like to have a couple of easy to apply but *bright* lip products with me! I like to have the bright colors because if we are out and about somewhere and we end up wanting to take an impromptu picture or run out to eat, I can quickly look put together even without much other makeup on. The coral crayon is a Covergirl Jumbo Gloss Balm in 235 Coral Twist and the gloss is the Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in 235 Pink Pop.

4) Snacks for ME! I always have snacks for the kids, but I think it’s so important to have snacks for mom (and dad!) too : ) I always have gum, mints, breath strips AND at least one gronola or protein bar. I have Mentos gum, Tic Tac mints, a Luna bar, and a Nature Valley bar.

5) Munchkin Arm & Hammer plastic disposable bags! I like these for stinky diapers, old food, or if my wet bag is already full! I don’t use these that often, but when I need them I am SO glad they’re there!

6) A little bag with sunscreen, diaper cream, and lotion! I like to have this in a little seperate bag so I can find it easily, it makes me (and my husband!) much more likely to actually use the products and it saves precious time. This little tiny bag is from The Club House on Etsy! I love it! It has a handy plastic ring on it as well. The sunscreens are from Banana Boat and Baby Ganics. The diaper cream and lotion are from Burt’s Bees.

7) Evriholder Bibbies Disposable Bibs!! I usualy have a bib or two in the diaper bag anyways, but incase I forget this is a great thing to have with me at all times. I have had the same bag of dispoable bibs for over a year, but when I need them it is great.

8) Kleenex is another thing that I always want to have with me, and I always seem to need it when I forget!

9) A mini first aid kit! I have a large first aid kit in my car, but incase we are at the park or something I want to always have the basics! This little first aid kit is from Me4Kidz and they make great little kits that fit perfectly in the bag in a nice plastic case! I love the case because I can refill it as I use things.

I hope that this was helpful for other moms or dads out there who are prepping for summer! These things are especially helpful for all-day outings! What do YOU always have in your diaper bag? Let me know in the comments (click the link by the title of this post!) and maybe we can get some other ideas going! I would love any input : ) Have a wonderful Monday!

Our Sunday In Pictures : )

June 2, 2014 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a wonderful weekend! Connor, who is 1, got his second haircut yesterday : ) And his big sister, Hailey, who is 3, got to play outside for most of the day! Today I just wanted to do a quick post showing off my kiddos!

Somebody slept in!! SHHHHH ; )

YAY! It’s finally warm outside!!

Playground fun!!

Don’t worry, this is my *second* haircut….I’m a total pro ; )

Such a little looker!

After the haircut!

Thank you for reading this! I know not everyone wants these kinds of posts, but I want to share my family on here a little bit too : ) If you’ve enjoyed this post or like posts like this, please comment by clicking the link by the title of this post! Have a wonderful week!!

Memorial Day 2014

May 26, 2014 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday! And more importantly, Happy Memorial Day!

Today, in observance of Memorial Day, I will not be posting a regular blog post, but would like to thank the men and women who have laid down their lives for our country and our freedom.

I hope that you are having a safe and happy day, remembering and celebrating with your family and friends! Happy Memorial Day 2014!! I will see you Wednesday and we will be back to blogging as usual ; )

APRIL LIFESTYLE FAVORITES AND BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!!!

May 2, 2014 & 1 Comment

Hi There! HAPPY FRIDAY!! : )

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!
I am THRILLED to announce that I am going to be writing a bi-weekly column for Pearls and Pastries Shop blog!! I wrote a guest post, Guest Blogger-Leah Tackles, and am so excited to be a part of it regularly now! My column is called Leah’s Friday Five, and my first post went up today! I will still be posting on the same Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule on Leah Tackles. Please check out my column as well as the rest of Lauren’s blog and her AMAZING Pearls and Pastries Shop on Etsy!

Now today as promised I want to do a quick and to the point post on my lifestyle favorites for the month of April!

APRIL LIFESTYLE FAVORITES:

iPhone App:

Groovebook

This app costs $2.99/month and you can print up to 100 photos from your phones photo albums! I love this for scrapbooking and because I am horrible about not printing photos for months at a time!!

TV Show:

Hart of Dixie

I have loved Rachel Bilson since her days on The O.C (I bonded with my college roommates instantly over that show!) and she is just as lovable in this. The show is about a doctor, Zoe (Rachel Bilson), from NYC who ends up living in a tiny town in Alabama…hilarity ensues ; ) But my favorite part of the show is the fashion! Oh my goodness I love it!! I want it all!

Book:

The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin

I am in the middle of listening to this on Audible.com and I think it’s such an awesome idea! Even if you only take a way a few pieces of advice or ideas, I think it’s worth a listen. The book is about her journey each month working on different aspects of her life over the course of a year to make her life happier.

Girl Power Favorite:

Gretchen Rubin

She is the author of The Happiness Project, and I just think it’s pretty gutsy for someone to admit that they are happy but could be happier : )

Workout:

C25K iPhone App

I did the Couch to 5K early last year and loved it! I recently had been trading in my 30 minute runs for walks and needed a way to get back into running! And this app works! I hadn’t been running since having my daughter in 2011 and when I first used this app I was skeptical. I love it!

Song:

Dark Horse by Katy Perry

I.Can’t.Stop.Singing.This!

Movie:

Frozen

My 3 year old just got this for her birthday! HOW CUTE! I already loved the songs, now I am hooked on the movie too! It’s SO good!

Food:

Blue Diamond Natural Oven Roasted Almonds in Dark Chocolate

One of my best friends sent me some of these in a care package over a year ago and I have been hooked ever since! I like chocolate at night, and these really do the trick! I count out servings (yes, seriously) most of the time so I don’t go too crazy…but you really don’t need to because a few go a long way!

Kale Chips:

Oh my goodness! These are amazing! I have made 3 batches since last week! I am a nighttime snacker! Stephan and I usually stay up pretty late getting things done and getting some kiddo-free time while they are sleeping, so I always want a snack after dinner! I am going to make a kale chip recipe post soon!! : )

Home:

King Cube Tray

This is a silicone ice cube tray that makes giant ice cubes! It is suggested for use in cocktails, but can also be used iced tea or soda. It’s awesome because it doesn’t dilute your drink nearly as much as traditional ice cubes.

Copper Milagro Heart

This is a beautiful rustic copper heart that we got recently as a gift from my mom (thank you!!). The Spanish word “Milagro” means “Miracle” and it’s a beautiful handmade reminded of the miracle of love. I am going to be hanging this over my desk on my gallery wall.

Favorite Moments:

1) My son, Connor, walking!
2) My daughter, Hailey, blowing out her birthday candles!
3) Watching Frozen with my hubster, Steph, while the kids were asleep!

Okay, that’s it : ) I hope that you have a wonderful weekend!! If you have any questions or comments, please let me know! What have been your lifestyle favorites lately? I would love to hear about them! You can comment by clicking the link by the title of this post, or find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! And if you enjoyed this post, please subscribe!

Bonus Post! Pictures of Hailey’s 3rd birthday!

April 29, 2014 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy TUESday!

There is another bonus post this week because we had another fun that I wanted to share with you! Our daughter, Hailey, turned 3 this past Saturday, and we had a wonderful day celebrating with family and friends : )

Happy 3rd Birthday Hailey Madison! We love you so!

I hope that you enjoyed this quick little peek into Hailey’s birthday party!! Let me know if you like these types of posts by commenting or finding me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Have a great day!!

Bonus Post! Pictures of my family on Easter Sunday 2014

April 22, 2014 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy TUESday!

I usually post on a Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule, but I wanted to throw in a little bonus post today with a few pictures of my family on Easter Sunday! We had a great day starting with baskets, then church, and then over to my in-laws for an egg hunt before Easter dinner. We got a few sweet pictures of our kiddos, and then my husband, Stephan, snapped a few quickly of me before dinner! I hope that you enjoy them and have a fabulous week! XO

My 2-year-old (almost 3!), Hailey, hunting for eggs!

My Husband and our 1- year -old, Connor, after dinner! Can you say TWINS?!?

It is still pretty chilly here, but at least the ground is mostly snow-free!

Oh Hiiii iPhone-that-is-sticking-out-of-my-back-pocket…thanks for making an appearance ; )

Peek-a-boo : )

I hope that you enjoyed this little look into our day! Thank you so much for reading and please subscribe by entering your email into the box on the right…I promise it’s easy!!

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