We're FINALLY experiencing some spring in the Midwest and I am so ready! In Chicago it feels like this has been a long time coming. There's still a chill in the air, but I'm dressing for spring. See my outfit details below. I actually got this kimono last spring, but kimonos are even more in style this spring so I'm getting a second season out of this beauty! And it's from a Momma-run business; I love supporting fellow small-business Mamas! Gray Monroe has tons of cute clothes, actually I have loved all of the pieces I've bought from them! Search for the Tiana Kimono here. It's currently out of stock, but should be re-stocking this week. You can sign up for an email to be notified ... Read the Post
An Outfit that Puts a Little Spring in My Step
Kettle Chip Nachos
Ever eat something so good at a restaurant that you had to make it at home? That was me with these kettle chip nachos. Actually how it went down was a little bit different. My family and I were headed to go out for pizza at a local place with the thought of getting these Kettle Chip Nachos as an appetizer and then Oliver started losing it. Not like we could comfort him losing it, but like I need to go home right now losing it. He was tired, nap schedule got messed up...it was just an off day. So we reluctantly headed home, when I said wait, I think I can make those kettle chip nachos at home. I sent my husband to the store to buy a few things and got Ollie settled. And then came up with ... Read the Post
Friday Favorites: April Edition
Happy Friday! It feels good to be back in the routine of blogging. The reason I was a little MIA last week is because it was my last week at my last job. I had to end sessions with all my wonderful clients, say goodbye to coworkers who have become friends, and of course do lots and LOTS of paperwork. And to tell you the truth, it's also been an emotional week. I'm such an empath, that any change affects me quite powerfully, particularly when it is something I have invested a lot of time and effort into. I genuinely loved my job, my clients, and my supportive coworkers, so it should be no surprise that it is difficult for me to leave for a new opportunity. Yet the influx of emotions still ... Read the Post
Positive Affirmations for Motherhood
20,000 Words I recently came across a research study that found that the average woman speaks about 20,000 words per day, compared to 7,000 that the average man speaks. 20,000!! As Mothers, I am willing to bet at least half of those words are probably words we say to our children and our spouses. We try so hard to speak positive, validating words to our children. To communicate that we love them, that they matter to us, and to validate their words and feelings. We try to teach our children that words matter and that words can affect how others feel. And oftentimes we are hard on ourselves with the words we use to our children and our spouses. Was I kind enough, did I set a good example, did ... Read the Post
My Experience Cooking with Green Chef
As someone who likes to be creative in the kitchen, I've always been skeptical when it comes to ingredient and recipe meal kits simply because I was worried they would stifle my creativity. The first few services that I tried (which I prefer not to name cuz that's not how I roll) were okay, but I found the recipes to be a bit boring and that I could have made a better version of the meals on my own. But when someone offered me a free trial of Green Chef, I thought I'd give it a shot. Especially since becoming a working Mom, I have WAY less time to meal prep, shop for ingredients, let alone cook. Green Chef does all the work for you and they do a really good job. The menu changes week to ... Read the Post
