So I Guess I “Cookie” Now

June 15, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Announced on the ‘gram that I was taking Father’s Day cookie orders! Completed 11 orders (2 custom) plus a custom corporate order of patriotic cookies. Lots of late nights, learning curves, new tricks and I’m happy to say my little accidental startup company IS IN THE BLACK and added some bones to the family pile. […]

You Can Do Hard Things

June 10, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

We are always working on making River more independent. Shocking, I know. She’s 3.5. She can handle grabbing some of her own food, changing her own clothes, strapping herself into the car, getting and putting away her dishes, etc. If I’m home, I’m on my own in the mornings to let Justin get a little […]

Rock ’n Play Sleeper Recall

June 6, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

If you have a Rock ‘n Play, here’s how you send the death trap back.

Nut Nuggets. Power Balls. Power Bites. Whatever.

June 3, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Ever have those moments as a parent or caregiver or just normal human where someone does or says something that makes you SEE RED. The last flipping straw? Well. This may shock you, but I had this moment with miss River a while back over the word “whatever” and it is such a trigger for […]

The Kids Are Out of School… Now What?

May 30, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

I’ve organized my online shopping problem and merged it with with your “what do I do with my kids” problem and made a solution. Insert AMAZON.

I Hate Road Trips. But This One Wasn’t {Too} Bad.

May 28, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Our sense of adventure beat out my stubborn desire of “let’s not drive anywhere” and after 2.5 hours (not an hour fifty) of screaming, snacks and bathroom breaks we made it.

You’re Doing An Amazing Job

May 24, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Celebrating mediocracy today because in motherhood, just surviving is thriving some days. Also, washed my hair and was feeling myself. I’m doing the most okay-est job as a mom this week. What are you doing to survive today? Cheers!

Keeping Your Identity After Becoming a Mother

May 12, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Happy Mother’s Day! Hope you had a blessed day full of all of life’s spoils and relaxation (ha.) My humans (Justin included, but someone has to take the pictures) let me get ready in mostly silence, brought me coffee and took me to brunch. And Target. Per my request. To the topic at hand- your […]

Accidental, Part Time, Stay At Home Mom

April 19, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

How do you do? This title has some things to unpack, but let me start off by introducing myself… Hi. I’m Laura. Girl mom of two, wife of one. Recovering morning newsie, speaker of threats (to my children… sometimes my husband), Pure Barre instructor, clean-ish eater, heavy coffee drinker, social media enthusiast, organizer, crafter, lover […]

Coffee, Chaos, and Wine at Bedtime

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