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My Favorite Youtube Channels

My Favorite Youtube Channels

What can’t you find on Youtube anymore? I think at this point, if you can dream it, it’s out there. From DIY projects, garden tours and “clean with me” videos to political commentary and epic rap battles, it’s all there just waiting for you to 

5 Things to do Before Your Due Date

5 Things to do Before Your Due Date

At the end of the day, we know due dates are just a guess at when your baby might arrive. That being said they are pretty handy when it comes to planning. I didn’t deliver until 41 weeks, so I had plenty of time to 

How to Communicate Confidently

How to Communicate Confidently

Whether you realize it or not, most of what we do in our day-to-day is communication. Whether it’s texts or emails, phone calls or face-to-face conversations, we spend a ton of time talking to other people. With a degree in English I’ve personally spent a 

Going All Natural: Skincare and Makeup

Going All Natural: Skincare and Makeup

I’ve been interested in transitioning to more being more environmentally friendly and natural products for some time. However, now that I’m a mom this transition feels even more urgent and important. Join me as I search for natural and non-toxic solutions for beauty & home. 

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

Hurray! While this Halloween was different than any we’ve had before, it was still a ton of fun. From our little unit to yours, Happy Halloween! Our Bob’s Burger’s costumes came out pretty good! My shirt came from Target (natch), and I whipped up little 

DIY: Reusable Makeup Wipes

DIY: Reusable Makeup Wipes

Whew! I can’t be the only person who waits until the last second to do something that will only take a couple of minutes, right? I’ve been planning to make these DIY reusable makeup wipes for months but I just kept putting it off. It’s 

Welcome to My Garden – Pt. 2

Welcome to My Garden – Pt. 2

Well you’ve seen the front half of the yard, now let’s check out the back half! I just heard someone call their yard/garden a “yarden” – I like it. Seems fitting. If you missed the first half of the tour of the garden, click here 

A New Addition

A New Addition

This year for my birthday, I had my eye on practical things: a new mailbox, bookshelves, a dining room table. At the top of my list (well remembered by my husband) was a tree for our front yard. Is that weird? It might be weird. 

Baby Products That Are Worth the Hype

Baby Products That Are Worth the Hype

I’m sure you’ve seen tons of Pinterest pins and Instagram posts about baby registry must-haves. There are a lot of resources out there to help you decide what to put on your registry or to buy before baby arrives. How can you tell which ones 

Tunetown: Halloween Party

Tunetown: Halloween Party

I love Halloween! Have I said that yet? Halloween music is so much fun. I usually wait to break out the spooky tunes until mid-September, but I can’t deny that this playlist gets played more often than not throughout the year. I’ve put together this