Motherhood Archives - Page 2 of 11 - Friday We're in Love

10 Ways You Can Actually Help a New Mom

Go beyond “Let me know if you need anything” and make a difference for a new mom with one (or more) of these 10 ways you can actually help a new mom! A few months after I had my second child, I had a late-night feeding that had me deep in thought. I realized how… Read More

Parenting Goals: My Simple Mom Resolution That Changed My Relationship With My Kids

Every year I like to set a few parenting goals to try to help me be a better parent. Last year I set a simple mom resolution that changed my relationship with my kids. It’s an easy parenting goal with huge results I’m doing all over again this year! I am an achiever by nature,… Read More

Celebrating Every Year of Your Little Life

This past week, I’ve been soaking up the last minutes of age three. We had a preschool party celebrating him, where the teachers asked me to share a story from each year of his life. It caught me off guard and I’ve thought about that request since. Celebrating Every Year of Your Little Life When… Read More

The Best Gift You Can Give Your Kids: 529 Savings

This post is sponsored by Virginia529, but our love for the 529 savings plans and opinions on the best gift you can give your kids are our own! Whenever a holiday, birthday, or big event comes up, we stop to reflect on the best gift you can give your kids. There are a lot of… Read More

That Time Splash Mountain Made Me Cry

That moment of realizing achieving a dream is coming true! A look at big dreams and the time and moments that make them happen. A few weeks ago I was talking to my friend Michelle at Weekend Craft. She told me how excited she was to own a J. Crew sweater, she’d just purchased a… Read More

Children Are Not a Distraction From More Important Work: My Mom Realization

I first heard this quote a few years ago, and it’s one that pierced my soul. “Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.” – Dr. John Trainer I was drinking the Koolaid as a new mom, or course they are the most important work! I’ve waited for years… Read More

1st Birthday Video Tradition! Highlights of One Year With You

This week I had a call from a doctor that revealed a minor setback medically. Nothing huge, but a huge reminder that I am so lucky that our little baby made it to our family! Lucky to Have Our Miracle Baby #2 If you didn’t hear about our infertility journey and Whiting Miracle Baby #2… Read More

Where I’m Moonlighting as a Podcaster

Who else is obsessed with podcasts? I listen to them when I work out when I’m doing menial chores at home, while I drive, and even in the shower thanks to our Bluetooth speaker fan. Jacob, once again, you were brilliant to install that and I”m sorry for the side-eye when you did. Also, our… Read More

Embracing Messy Kids and Enjoying Summer Break More

This post is sponsored by Swiffer. But all thoughts and opinions are my own. This is my first full summer with two kids, and let me tell you, I’m in awe how anyone stays on top of messes with more than two children! Maybe it’s just the ages: a preschooler and a crawling baby who… Read More

Tips to Keep Your House Clean With A Mobile Baby

This post is sponsored by Swiffer. All thoughts and experiences are my own. It’s a funny moment to go from “Oh you can crawl!” to instantly realizing a tiny human can now destroy a room in no time! Sometimes keeping a house clean with a mobile baby seems like an oxymoron, but I’ve learned there… Read More

Preserving Childhood Memories: Every Parent Stop and Do This Today!

If you’re a parent of a child who seems to be growing up too fast, this is something you should stop and do today! Here’s an easy way to preserve childhood memories that you’ll love and cherish forever! I wrote this post originally on Instagram, but I felt like these sentiments belong in a more… Read More

25 Beat-the-Heat Summer Activities to Do With Your Kids

Looking for summer activities? These 25 Beat the Heat summer activities for kids will help keep you cool, create memories, and have fun together without melting. We love living in Phoenix six months out of the year. However, the other six we are reminded being sweaty isn’t all that fun. Four of these months are… Read More