Finally, here's an easy recipe for whipped coffee…without the coffee! This coffeeless "Dalgona coffee" recipe lets you enjoy the new whipped coffee trend without the caffeine! In this post, I'm sharing how you can use a particular coffee substitute to make delicious whipped coffee! It's a great Dalgona coffee alternative. Let me back up a little. If you've followed me on Instagram or here on the blog for a while, then you know I'm a huge fan of coffee shops! In my mind, there's nothing better … [Read more...]
Announcing my YouTube Channel!
Hey guys, it’s finally time for an announcement: I have a YouTube channel!! (If you follow me on Instagram or on Facebook, then you've probably already heard about this, but I did want to share about my new YouTube channel here on the blog as well.) A little backstory: I’ve always loved photography. I love photographing peaceful, joyful moments, because I’m constantly looking for ways to capture the beauty in ‘the mundane’ - in our everyday life. Once I became a mama, I grew … [Read more...]
Simple Toddler & Baby Easter Baskets
It's hard to believe we're getting close to Easter already! I think everyone's timelines (and calendars) feel a bit off lately, due to the coronavirus and the unique situation of being at home almost all the time. However, even a global pandemic won't stop us from celebrating Easter - even if it does have to look different this year. For the past couple years, I've done an Easter basket for our daughter, Sophie. She's just about 2 and a half now, so this year will be her third Easter basket. … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Oat Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
I'm excited to share today's post with you because it involves one of our very favorite snacks! We make these all. the. time. In our family we call these "yummy balls" and it's basically an emergency when our stash runs out! :) I've shared these already over on my Instagram, but I wanted to make sure the recipe was accessible here, too. I know there are many energy balls or energy bites recipes out there. But my favorite has to be this one, because this recipe - while still kind of sugary - … [Read more...]
Soren’s 4 Month Update
Soren turned four months old on March 19! We can't believe how quickly time flies by! Soren's 4 Month Update Nicknames: Buddy Boy, Sorensaurus, Guy, Buster, Baby Boy, "Baby Brudder" (that one is from Sophie), Bucky Boy (I kept trying to call him "Buddy Boy" and "Buckaroo" so this goofy one kinda stuck!) RELATED: Introducing Soren! (+ his birth story + his name) Sophie and Soren on Valentine's Day 2020 RELATED: Soren's 2 Month Update Size: Soren must be around 14 lbs. by … [Read more...]
My Favorite Indoor Activities For Toddlers
I assume you've heard about the coronavirus. I don't have anything else to add to all the other voices on the internet right now regarding that, but I did want to pop in and share a post today that I hope will be useful to you! Chances are, you're practicing the recommended "social distancing" and you may find yourself feeling a little stir-crazy. As a stay-at-home mom of littles, I do have some favorite activities to do with my toddler when we're indoors! A couple quick notes: Obviously, … [Read more...]
DIY St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Bottle
This is our second sensory bottle post! Sophie and I have really gotten into sensory activities lately. It all started when I picked the date to officially begin potty training. With the method we were using, I knew we'd have to stay home for potentially days on end, so I wanted to have fun new activities and projects to do with my daughter! RELATED READING: DIY "Frozen" Themed Sensory Bottle We started out by making a "Frozen" movie themed sensory bottle, which was a big hit! (Sophie … [Read more...]
My Postpartum Favorites The Second Time Around
I love this kind of blog post. I always find it interesting to read what other moms have found helpful (or even essential!) with their kids. Of course, you have to evaluate for yourself what will work best for your own family, but my hope is that my sharing these products with you will be both useful and encouraging! There are great items out there that can make the postpartum season even more enjoyable and workable. First, a quick note on this postpartum experience with Soren. As you might … [Read more...]
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