Part 2: The Prep I’ve traveled for work throughout my entire career but after becoming a mother, the exercise of preparing to leave took on a whole new level of complexity and stress. It’s already a lot to have to think about everything that needs to be packed and planned for your own needs. Now layer on the worry of leaving the family on their own and the work of setting them up for success in your absence. The thought alone is enough to downright exhaust even the highest-energy super-mom on …
Kids
Happiness Advice For My Daughters
A few weeks ago I shared some simple advice for my daughters. This week I was inspired to share a few more nuggets I want to impart on my sweet girls. I’ve been thinking about what simple things bring me joy and a few themes appeared: Be Nice To the waiter. To the barista. To the grocery bagger. Every person you come in contact with is an opportunity to leave someone better than you found them. Or, you can simply transact. Which one do you think will leave the world a happier place and …
Advice for my daughters
Raising two little girls is my favorite part of my life. Even at just 4 years old and 9 months old, they’ve taught me more than I ever imagined was possible- lessons that are distinct and life altering. That being said, I have a thing or two I want to make sure and teach them to help ensure that they grow up to be happy, fulfilled, functioning members of society. Here’s a few that have been on my mind lately that I want to make sure my girls know: Dream your dreams. Most people will …
Postpartum Products I Love
Motherhood is hard—like really hard. Just being honest. And as I’ve just become a “new” mom all over again, there have been a few products that have made the first few months slightly easier or a little more pleasant! Since I know so many of my friends have either just had babies or have one on the way, I thought I would share some favorites. KimonoDeals Soft Cotton Robe I love this lightweight robe for delivery and also later for nursing. It’s cozy and soft and has pockets for your …
Tips for Tiny Living
I’ve had so many friends and family express their disbelief over our current living situation so I decided to offer up some tips on how we’ve been surviving life in small spaces. Bear in mind that our living situation is temporary so these tips are tailored to a temporary “tiny house” living experience. Doesn’t tiny house sound so much better than camper or trailer? Hah! Who’s idea was this anyway? One way I’ve been staying sane through the chaos of having a baby, …