I decided to start switching our family over to a more low-toxic, more sustainable lifestyle after I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. There are many reasons for this, but some of the main reasons for me are that we will never be able to eliminate heavy metals in our foods, microplastics, and more as we rely on purchasing food from stores. While I can’t controlRead Now
Kid’s Holiday Basket | Easter Edition
Leave a commentEaster is such a fun time for kids. It’s full of easter egg hunts at home, through the community or church. However, the best part as a child was the Easter basket filled with goodies. My kid’s holiday basket for Easter will be filled with Mommy-approved Easter treats, adorable pajamas, small toys, and books. Of course, I’ll be using different baskets for Easter. My in-lawsRead Now
Kid’s Hotel Welcome Bag
Leave a commentWe were booking a mid-winter weekend trip with the kids, I noticed that the hotel offered an “Enhancement – great offers and additional activities you can add to your hotel booking”. Some items in the Kid’s Hotel welcome bag bundle included a stuffed animal, beach towel, candy, a gift card for the arcade, and other hotel-branded snacks for a whopping $60 per kid. This gotRead Now
Kid’s Holiday Basket | St. Patrick’s Day Edition
Leave a commentSt. Patrick’s Day is something me and my family have always celebrated. Here are some ideas that I found for my kid’s holiday basket, St. Patrick’s Day edition. First and foremost. Target dollar spot is my usual go-to for holiday items. This is where I usually find holiday socks, but lately, I have been disappointed. However, I did find a tiny St. Patrick’s Day section,Read Now
Holiday Baskets for Kids
1 CommentEach holiday I try to do something special for my kids and so I go out and buy a bag or container for each holiday. This container usually gets destroyed or forgotten and thrown away. Starting this Valentine’s Day I’m going to try and change that with designated Holiday Baskets. I like the idea of a consistent basket because then each holiday I get theRead Now
Taking Care of Mom
Leave a commentBeing a mom is challenging, busy, brain-bending, meaningful, fulfilling, draining, and rewarding. I feel these things every day as a mom of two. The number one thing I struggle with 100% is taking care of myself, Mom. Taking care of the person who does all the things to keep our family and home operating smoothly. Doing all the things that no one realizes we do.Read Now
Pregnant with Ulcerative Colitis
Leave a commentBeing diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) was a hard pill to swallow. I had to change my diet, which was very difficult physically and mentally. Switching to a low-FODMAP diet, I constantly felt like I was starving because I didn’t know what to eat. It took about 6 months for me to find new meals and “go-to” snacks. The harder part of being diagnosed wasRead Now
Breastfeeding with Ulcerative Colitis
1 CommentBeing pregnant with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) has nothing on postpartum. Once my child was born the massive change in hormones was quite the rollercoaster. We weren’t sure if I was having a flare, or if my stomach was just upset. Needless to say, I stuck to a strict low-FODMAP diet at the beginning of my breastfeeding journey. Once things started settling down and I wasRead Now
Baby #2 Wishlist
Leave a commentIt is truly a blessing that I get to compose this post. For two years this has been a hope of our family. As baby 2 is due to arrive, I’ve been thinking about things I consider newborn must-have baby items. These are baby items that will make life with a toddler and newborn easier in those first few months. Konny Baby This looks likeRead Now
DIY | Busy Binder – Preschool Edition
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I’ve wanted a busy binder for my son for a while now, but I can’t stomach the price to buy one. Even just buying the pages can be pricey and I would still have to print, laminate and assemble the binder myself. After creating the pages myself, I now understand the listing prices for busy pages. I searched both Pinterest and Etsy for inspiration andRead Now
