Cal’s birth was one of the most special, amazing experiences that we’ve experienced! When I got pregnant, my due date was a bit confusing. There was the due date based on my last missed period, but I knew I had ovulated late, so there was also the due date based on the dating ultrasound. Both … Continue Reading
Author: Jess Carpenter
How I Found Affordable, High-Quality Mirrors At Mark & Day
When you’re shopping for home decor with kids, there’s one thing to keep in mind: Anything on your walls better be high quality and not come crashing down on their little heads. Just trust me on that. My house is pretty minimalist (not like Kim K’s, though!), so I tend to look for products forever … Continue Reading
5 Ways To Increase Your Child’s Autonomy
When you have a crying, tantrum-ing, beautiful little human, it can be hard. If you feel like your child is wonderful 80% of the time, but achingly difficult that other 20%, you’re not alone. This is pretty common in the younger years, especially during toddlerdom, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy for the parents! We’re … Continue Reading
I Let My Toddler Dress Themselves, Here’s Why You Should Too
Some days, I question if unicorns are real and whether they’re throwing up on my daughter. Between the stripes, polka dots, glitter, and contrasting colors, it’s a rational thought. She may or may not be hiding a magical creature in her closet, but either way, she comes out dressed in clothes. Now, I said clothes. … Continue Reading
The 5 Best YouTube Workout Videos and Channels
The best YouTube workout videos are ones that I don’t get bored from, and that I can quickly work through while my toddlers scream for snacks in the background. For real…tired mom life. Since I became a mom over three years ago, one thing has remained constant: My at home workouts. I think I can … Continue Reading
There’s No Right Way To React To A Miscarriage, And Maybe That’s Okay
It’s been about four years since I had a miscarriage. When I found out I was pregnant with my first, I was scared, excited, and a little worried—just like any woman is when they find out they’re pregnant. However, two weeks later, everything changed. The moment I saw blood, I panicked. My husband and I … Continue Reading
My Unbiased Review of the Calm App
Being a fan of meditation in the past, I set out to find the best meditation app. I tried both Calm and Headspace. When I first set out looking for reviews of these apps, I was led to tons of sponsored videos and pieces that I wasn’t totally sure I could trust. I’m not cool enough to be … Continue Reading
The Five YouTube Yoga Videos You’ll Actually Want To Practice To
I love yoga, and I’ve been practicing for over five years now. But, being a work-from-home mom with two kids, I hardly have time to make it to the studio these days. So, I turned to online classes. I’ve tried all the specialized yoga apps, both paid and free, but YouTube is easily-accessible and has … Continue Reading
It’s Okay To Be Sad Sometimes
Today, I was in the middle of working out when my daughter told me that our dog had an accident. What I thought would turn into a two-minute thing ended up being an hour long. Because the “accident” was actually a sick dog from last night, so everything that came out of her mouth and … Continue Reading
In Life, It’s The Little Moments That Matter Most
Today, as I sat in the car with my daughter, waiting for my son to wake up, we got her unbuckled and listened to music while eating some chocolate. We stayed like this for ten or so minutes, and she proudly exclaimed that it was, “The funnest, most best, day ever.” Last night, she asked … Continue Reading