This is one of the first 3 posts I ever wrote about decluttering. In the last 12 years, this story has inspired thousands of people and readers still tell me this is the story that helped decluttering concepts finally click. I hope it helps you too! Originally published 2/7/2013 when my youngest was less than […]
baby life
New Baby Pasta {Freezer Meal}
Prepare for the best pasta dish you may ever taste – I’m not kidding! I’ve never shared this dish with someone and NOT been asked for the recipe. This recipe is now a favorite in so many of my friends’ homes. Life is pretty chaotic around here. My kids’ schoolwork and activities are picking up speed, […]
My Favorite Baby Things
{Edited to add affiliate links – This post was originally written 3 years before I was even an affiliate anywhere. These really really are my favorites.} My little Cougar turned 1 last month. I wanted to remember what my favorite baby things were before I forget the details of this stage altogether. I do not […]
Tour Cougar’s Nursery
My goal was to finish Cougar’s nursery by his 1st birthday. The sweet baby didn’t even sleep in his room until he was 9 months old. I made my goal within a month, though I’m not sure I’ll ever really feel done. Kids rooms are always a work in progress, because our kids grow and […]
Wild Animals On Display ~ Nursery Decor Comes Alive
Truth be told, the only time I can catch pictures of the nursery is when my little man is awake, which makes for blurry photos. Please look past the photo quality and onto the awesomeness of the decor! I had this idea while I was pregnant and dreaming of the nursery. Now that I’ve actually […]
How to Organize and Rotate Toys
Are there toys everywhere you look? Chances are that an over-abundance of toys is just as overwhelming for your child as it is for you. Joshua Becker gives a compelling argument about Why Fewer Toys Will Benefit Children. In my experience, fewer toys out means less to clean up and more focused and calm playing by […]
How To Clean Used Baby Things
My mothers of multiples club does a consignment sale twice a year to raise money for our activities and community outreach. I always load up on awesome used stuff for great prices, not to mention I get to sell all the stuff we’ve outgrown. This year I bought lots of clothes for my kids and […]
Sunday Brunch Menu
A few weekends ago, our new baby Cougar was blessed at church. To attend the event and celebrate with us, my parents and Matt’s parents, as well as my grandma, stayed at our house. That is right, all under the same roof! My in-laws stayed in our guest room, all the girls stayed in our […]
My Temporary Nursery Setup
In my dream world, the nursery would be perfectly setup now – perfectly decorated and organized. Of course, my reality is that the room for his nursery is needed as an extra guest room for another few months while visitors come and go. We’ve setup a temporary nursery in our master bedroom, so little guy is […]
C-Section Hospital Bag Packing List
Download the Packing List Printable. My C-section is scheduled in a few days and my hospital bags are (mostly) packed. This is not my first rodeo, so I have a good idea of what I want at the hospital with me. I know I’ll be in the hospital for up to 4 days and I […]