One of my favorite things to read as I was preparing for Sophie's arrival last fall was any kind of blog post with baby product recommendations from real moms. I feel like a lot of ads pop up on Facebook (or in your inbox!) for new parents, with every company vying for your attention! It's really hard to know what's out there, and what's actually helpful. (This is something that's been getting on my nerves a lot lately; we have so, so many choices at our fingertips, and there are so many … [Read more...]
My Journey to Slower Living
Five years ago (almost to the day!), I moved from a busy, suburban town in the Twin Cities area to a sleepy, tiny town in rural Minnesota. My reality changed drastically. It was both difficult and wonderful, and I sure have learned a lot over these past five years! Here's how the journey began: Immediately after graduation, I accepted a teaching position in my then-fiance's hometown school district. (We planned on staying in the area after marrying, since family farmland is hard to pick … [Read more...]
My Peaceful Evening Playlist
Remember when I shared my peaceful midmorning playlist? I've been playing those songs all the time! Even the first 30 seconds of that playlist really gets me into a better mood - I feel more peaceful, more easy-going, more excited about the day. Music has always affected me deeply. Is music a big mood-changer for you, too? Recently, I've been curating a more evening-specific playlist and I am loving it so much! I started with only a handful of songs and I've been steadily adding to it as I … [Read more...]
Confidently Clean with the cariPRO Ultrasonic Toothbrush (+ a $40 off discount!!)
One of my favorite things is when a company that I already like and trust comes out with a new product! Since I already know their mission and approach, it makes me that much more eager to see what their new product is all about! This recently happened regarding the company Smile Brilliant. You may remember, I shared about their teeth whitening system back in May (such a workable system with professional results - and convenient, too!). So, I've been a big fan of Smile Brilliant for a while - … [Read more...]
July Recap + What I’m Looking Forward to in August
It's time for another monthly update! Here's a peek at our past four weeks (plus a peek ahead at the month of August)! I honestly considered not doing a recap this month, since it feels like I just did our June recap!! July passed so quickly and a lot of it got mentioned in Sophie's 9 month update. But, I do love journaling about our life this way and I don't want to let the month slide by without acknowledgement. :) So, without further adieu, here's what we've been up to! July Recap: 90th … [Read more...]
Our Nursing Story (With an Oat Mama Giveaway + Promo Code!)
Being a first-time mom, I had no idea what Sophie's and my feeding journey would look like! (And you can't truly know what it'll be like with each child until you try!) I definitely wanted to breastfeed; I wanted Sophie's immune system to get the benefits of breastmilk, and I wanted the special bond with my baby girl - not to mention it's FREE and a great way to save money! ;) However, I knew that there were so many variables involved, so I reminded myself that no matter what, fed is … [Read more...]
Sophie’s 9 Month Update
Sophie-girl is 9 months old! Here are the updates from this past month! This monthly update is late for a couple reasons: first of all, we were out of town last week so it was too hard to get a post published, and second, Sophie just went in for her 9 month doctor's appointment this week, so now we have the most up-to-date info! Sophie's 9 Month Update: Nicknames: Sophie B, Sophie Bean, BeeBee (probably the most often used one), Honey, Dolly, BeeBee Brynn, Bumblebee, and Sophie Saurus. … [Read more...]
Just Bee’s 4th Blogiversary + Giveaway!
Can you believe it?? It's my blog's 4th birthday today!! Today, I wanted to share some reflections on this blogging journey so far. And then, to celebrate and to thank all of my dear readers, I'm having a giveaway at the end of this post. :) Reflections on Blogging for 4 Years: Intentionality is worth it. It takes time and effort to get blog posts just the way I like them: lots of rereading, editing, and thought. But it's always been worth it. I don't think I regret any of the time … [Read more...]
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