Simplify the joys of motherhood: Ditch the guilt with One Good Mom Thing
In early motherhood I was so stumped how other mom’s were doing it. How they were happy and thriving. I often felt so lost in how to actually connect with them, without feeling like a failure. I didn’t connect with my kids on anything because I was so overwhelmed with the thought of doing everything. As they got older I grew more comfortable in my mom shoes (figuratively, and literally, I’m lookin at you, sensible loafers with arch support ;-) ). Because I felt the need to love ALL of motherhood, I was missing out on finding joy in the parts I actually did like! It is okay to not…
Ten Completely Free and Simple Ways to Self Care
Self care is all the rage for today’s mama. And I get it. Less martyr. More intention. Being a good mom doesn’t mean you sacrifice every moment of every day. But now we’ve created a cross culture, where if you aren’t getting these luxurious self care moments, you aren’t momming right either. And this can leave us feeling even more depleted. A few years in to parenting I felt so frustrated. We are told because we are moms, we deserve all this luxurious me time. Elaborate (and expensive) pampering sessions, endless beauty products, time away from my kids. So why wasn’t it happening? And when I did take that time,…
Easy Fudge Brownies Everyone Will Love!
Guess who’s back? Back again? Brownies back. Tell a frienddddd!!! Okayyyy. Yes. Brownies are BACK and they are BETTER than before. Simplified recipe. Still the same fudgy goodness. And SKILLET approved! Feel free to make these in your favorite 8×8 bakeware. you can double the brownie batch for a 9 x 13 dish. But my personal recommendation, turn this simplified fudgy brownie recipe into a brownie pizza by using your favorite cast iron skillet for an epically amazing brownie show down. I love this recipe because it’s a simplified version of our original brownie recipe. Easier ingredient measurements. Still the same awesome one bowl for mixing. Less dishes means more…
PARENTING :: 10 Tips to Limit Screen Time
Before I get into limiting screen time, I just want to preface. I get it. We all get it. Screen time is convenient. It’s an easy resource to reach for when parenting. And at times, it could potentially be a valuable learning tool. And I am in no way passing any judgement on those who use screen time (we aren’t completely screen free after all)! It’s such a hot button topic, that I’ve avoided this post for a long time. But it’s been requested. And requested some more. So I’m finally going there. We were avid users. Tablet time almost every day. Cartoons as soon as we woke up, buying…
Simple royal icing recipe ANYONE can master!
I get it, royal icing can be super intimidating. But I assure you, if I can do it with a zip lock baggie, then so can you. This recipe is super simple, doesn’t require any fancy ingredients or tools, and I truly believe anyone can master it. My husband even told me, “I’ll give you the frosting, you do have really good frosting.” And my people, that means a lot, because in the kitchen, I pretty much stink at mastering recipes! It will blow you away when you dominate this recipe! I gotchu girl! Simple Royal Icing Ingredients 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar) 2 tablespoons milk (your choice)…
