Happy 6 months to my little princess. Well Audrianna is over 6 months, like 6 and a half months already. Time is really flying by.
Fast Facts:
6 Months
Monday, January 27, 2020
Happy 6 months to my little princess. Well Audrianna is over 6 months, like 6 and a half months already. Time is really flying by.
Fast Facts:
Meal Planning Sunday- Week 1
Sunday, January 26, 2020
Welcome to Meal Planning Sunday!! I am so excited for this new series on my blog!! This is a new way to keep myself accountable for meal planning each week and I hope it will help motivate you to plan out your meals as well. Each week I will sharing our dinner menu for the week which we are focusing on easy, affordable, healthy, usually kid approved and our adventures in baby led weaning. As a mom of 3 with hectic schedules I know that dinner time can be rough.
Last week I shared 10 Tips for Simple Meal Planning.
Monday
On Monday's we have Girl Scouts. We have to be out the door by 6. I try to plan something easy. It is normally pasta. This week we are having a Slow Cooker Roast with carrots and potatoes
Tuesday
Taco Tuesday and Quesadilla
Wednesday
Turning the leftover roast into beef veggie soup
Thursday
Leftover
Friday
Homemade Pizza
Saturday
Trader Joes Orange Chicken, cauli rice, and egg rolls
Sunday
Leftovers
What is on your dinner menu this week?
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2020 Vision- Focus
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Last year was amazing for different reasons and struggles for other reasons. You can read a quick Reflection of 2019 HERE. This year I want to focus on me, listen to my body, and prioritize myself. Now let me say this first: This doesn't mean that my family is no way a priority, or that anything else will necessarily get a step back. But I need to make some changes for myself personally. For a lot of moms, including myself we put ourselves on the back burner, everyone else comes first and we see the effects of it. I keep pouring from an empty glass.
MLK Weekend Recap
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Happy Tuesday. We had a nice long 4 day weekend. I am ready to get back to our normal schedule and enjoy our short week ahead. Today Audrianna has to have an ultrasound of her brain. I am a nervous wreck. Thoughts and prayers would be greatly appreciated. To distract me here is a little weekend recap with the highlights. I was not on my phone much this weekend. I was in the moment spending time with my kids and Brian.
10 Simple Meal Planning Tips
Monday, January 20, 2020
Making a weekly meal plan is what keeps our house running smoothly at the witching hour. Knowing what we are having for dinner and having parts of it already prepped helps tremendously with all the stress around this time. From getting homework finished, 3 kids running around (ok one doesn't move but is fussy and wants held), Brian coming home from work, getting ready for our evening activities, etc. Things can be a little nuts. (maybe a lot nuts)
Yes meal planning can be stressful. There use to be weeks where I wanted to pull my hair out trying to figure out what to make, especially with picky eaters. I have learned that even though at times I hate doing it, it is a task that I need to get done. From making our days run smoother, to saving money, to not eating out every night there are so many benefits to doing so.
Meal planning is different for every person. Some people meal plan every meal, some people plan elaborate meals every day... I usually only plan out dinner, some nights are quick and simple other nights other nights are crock pot done in the morning, more and more I am using my instant pot and loving it as well. You have to do what works best for you and your family.
Here are 10 steps to help you take the stress of meal planning for your family.
Friday Favorites
Friday, January 17, 2020
Hey friends. Happy Friday. We have a long 4 day weekend. We are still figuring out what we are going to do so the kids don't keep saying "I'm Bored" and aren't stuck in the house the whole time. On Saturday we do have a mother daughter date planned and a father son date. What fun are you having this weekend?
Winter Bucket List 2020
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
It hasn't felt much like winter in Northern Ohio. We have only had snow like 3 days, temps have been above average, (Saturday was 70, normal is in the 30s), and the sun has been out. We are hoping one day it will start feeling like winter. Austin keeps asking when does he get to build a snowman and Ella wants a snow day.
Not Just A Mom- Introductions
Monday, January 13, 2020
Happy Monday. Hope you had a great weekend. I am bringing you a brand new monthly blog link up with some incredible mommy bloggers. On the second Monday of every month join us:
Ashley from https://www.
and myself
Ashley from https://www.
and myself
Not Just A Mom
Each month we will have a different topic:
Friday Favorites- New Link Up and more
Friday, January 10, 2020
Happy Friday. The weekend is finally here. This week has been rough for me. Trying to get into a new schedule, Austin started preschool (next week he starts speech therapy again), I feel like I have taxi written on my forehead.... I am ready for a little get together with friends tonight and not much planned this weekend (I hope) so I can relax and catch up on sleep and continue getting my house in order.
Elf on the Shelf 2019
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Our Elf on the Shelf, GusGus is back for another year of fun. I have to confess I didn't do a calendar like I usually do. #MOMFAIL There has been morning that I am rushing out to move him before the kids wake up. There was even a couple days that he didn't get moved, but luckily Austin didn't look for him until after I some how snuck around and moved him, or had Brian do it when I wasn't home. There were also a few days I forgot to take pictures. I will admit to being up at 2am feeding Audrianna and scrolling Pinterest to see what fun idea I can find that is easy but new.
A girlfriend asked me the other day why we still do it if it sometimes seems like such a hassel. The traditions, the memories, the excitement in the kids. GusGus is really a part of the family during the month of December. Ella will write him a note and wait for a reply the next day. Austin will say "GUS GUS" every morning in a British accent (thank you Peppa Pig) when he finds where he has moved to.
Here are all our fun from 2019
~ Saturday November 30 ~ North Pole Breakfast
A girlfriend asked me the other day why we still do it if it sometimes seems like such a hassel. The traditions, the memories, the excitement in the kids. GusGus is really a part of the family during the month of December. Ella will write him a note and wait for a reply the next day. Austin will say "GUS GUS" every morning in a British accent (thank you Peppa Pig) when he finds where he has moved to.
Here are all our fun from 2019
~ Saturday November 30 ~ North Pole Breakfast
Reflections and Intentions
Monday, January 6, 2020
Happy New Year friends. I am ready for a fresh start, time to refocus, make some much needed changes, purge, and get on a schedule again. 2019 brought struggles, challenges, and growth. 2020 will have new growth, goals, and struggles along the way too. Lets take a look back at 2019 and see what I have planned for 2020
Reflections on 2019
Reflections on 2019
Friday Favorites - Christmas Break
Friday, January 3, 2020
Hey friends. Happy New Year!!! It is the first Friday of 2020. Ella's holiday break is coming to an end. Austin is starting preschool two days a week starting next week also. I am ready to get back some normalcy and figure out a routine that works for all of us.
Now time for some Friday Favorites with these three lovely ladies: Erika, Narci, and Andrea. Here is some of our excitement so far over Christmas break.
Happy New Year
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Happy New Year
This year we stayed in and celebrated at home with all 3 kiddos. From junk food, to games, dance parties, and Disney fireworks streamed on the TV. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Words can never really express how grateful and thankful I am for all of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this past year special. Thank you for taking the time each day and stopping by my little piece of the internet, your kind words, your support, and your love.
I am so excited to see what 2020 brings. I have so much planned from recipes, to giveaways, to collaborations, fun monthly link ups, and much more. Juggling being a stay at home mom of 3 has shown to be harder than I ever expected and my lack of blogging showed. I am hoping with new adventures on the horizon, I will get back to a good schedule for myself and my blog.
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XOXO
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