I see the glares. People staring as I walk with three little girls by my side. I hear the comments “oh wow” or “you have your hands full” as I talk with my four year old, grab the hand of my two year old, and hold tightly to the one year old on my hip. They see me, at an antique flea market, with my girls. Wondering if I am crazy for venturing the long walks and Florida heat.…
A Simple Floral First Birthday Party
April 24, 2017
My third little girl is one! I can not believe it! For my older two girls I went a bit overboard and threw huge parties (read about them here). This time around we just couldn’t swing it. Although it wasn’t going to be a big bash I still wanted to make it special and this day truly was one of the most wonderful birthdays. Just a few family members at our home, a perfect setting for my sweet girl. One…
I have seen the popularity of meal delivery services increase lately and I completely understand why. Our lives are busy and we need faster and easier, especially when it comes to dinner time. To be honest I have been skeptical of these services, not really sure if it would be a fit for my family. Recently I had the opportunity to try Blue Apron and it gave me a new found appreciation of what meal delivery can really offer. If you…
Recharge With The Grand Beauty Spa
April 17, 2017
It is so important, amidst the busy demands of life, to stop and fill your tank. Sometimes that means a quiet moment with a book, or your favorite bowl of ice cream, and sometimes that means treating yourself to something really special. I recently visited The Grand Beauty Spa. Leading up to my visit I was feeling that my patience was small and my stresses were large and so I knew it was time for me to take care of myself so I…
Brews With Attitude – A Beer Lovers Dream
April 15, 2017
I love living in Tampa, Florida. This city is beautiful, with the most perfect weather, and events to spark any interest. One of my favorite parts of living in Tampa is it’s thriving beer scene. My husband and I love sampling new beers and we enjoy visiting the family friendly breweries in our area. We have been known to brew a few beers back before we had kids too. One of our favorite events of the year is Brews With Attitude Beer…
Creating A Family Movie Night Your Kids Will Love
April 3, 2017
We love movies so it’s no surprise that family movie night is one of my kids favorite nights. I have some tips to make your next family movie night extra special and one your kids will be asking for again and again. Get snuggled up in your favorite pjs with lots of pillows and blankets. You don’t even have to stay on the couch. You can grab an air mattress and take your movie watching and snacks to the floor.…
Baby Girls First Easter Basket
March 29, 2017
Buying for a baby is hard, especially when she is your third. I feel like I have a list a mile long for my older girls and never know what to get my youngest. This year I am getting myself prepared early. I have been searching the internet for weeks to find the cutest items for my sweet Hazel. To save you some extra work I am sharing all the items I am putting into Hazel’s Easter basket this year. From…
Marriage Is A Lot Of Work
March 28, 2017
They pull on our pant legs, not even realizing they are stealing little moments that used to be ours. “Marriage is a lot of work” We had no idea what that really meant until now. Loving you was easy when my free time was abundant and my patience was full and my arms were only meant for you. Now I share those arms with 3 beautiful little girls whose needs far exceed our own. Now my body shows the wear…
Stealing little moments to make me a happier mom
March 23, 2017
I always talk about balance. How it’s so important and yet so hard to do. Like giving your kids what they need, and your husband what he needs, and your dog what he needs, and your house, and your friends and everyone else and everything else… and there you are, last again. I had to learn to steal little moments for myself to regain my sanity. Little moments that might not seem like much at first but totally do the…
A Secret Garden First Birthday Party
March 7, 2017
I am gearing up for Hazel’s first birthday in just a few short weeks and trying to find inspiration everywhere I can. I can’t believe my third baby will be one. This was the fastest year yet. I spent the morning today with the big girls looking back at pictures of their first birthdays. The girls loved looking at how special their days were and I just cried in the corner, no but really how does time go by so…