Looking back at this year I’m so grateful for where I am and what I’ve been able to overcome. 2018 was a good reminder of the unconditional love that sits here in our home and the patience that comes with it. Personally, I was given the challenge to create something positive from a dark and … Continue reading I’ll miss you, 2018!
Tag: Happy Mom
My Soap & Glory Skincare Routine
Ayoooo! Happy Thursday loves! I'm feeling much more lighthearted and happy thanks to a little date night I had with TJ and our friends yesterday. It was much needed after a bit of a stressful week and let me just say, I am looking forward to a nice bit of Moscato this weekend! I know … Continue reading My Soap & Glory Skincare Routine
Let’s compare Apples to Oranges?!
The phrase "Apples to Oranges" is in regards to the comparison of two items that are in no way related to each other. Yet, we tend to incorporate this phrase and meaning to ourselves and others specifically?... I've recently come to a realization of comparison. It stemmed from Social Media, and I started noticing demeanors … Continue reading Let’s compare Apples to Oranges?!
California Beachin
YAASS! Happy Thursday Everyone! Our California adventure was definitely one for the books. Gem and I decided to go visit my parents in Huntington Beach, California to get out of our desert's "dry" heat and soak up some waves. Enter Gemma's first plane ride - and she did SO WELL... for a bit. I was … Continue reading California Beachin
Happy Birthday
My little darling is turning one this coming Saturday and my heart is filled with complex emotions of joy, pure awe, and amazement. I cannot believe we will have a ONE year old in just days. Everyone that is close to TJ and I knew we were not in the total "parent" mind frame, and … Continue reading Happy Birthday
NAT-ur-AL
Happy Thursday all! So you guys remember the "Q and A" video TJ and I did? The one where one of my questions was what my skincare routine was?... The one where I said I used a bar of body soap as my usual facial wash. (Lord, Sophia...) I really hope no one actually used … Continue reading NAT-ur-AL
Girls Trip: VEGAS!
"No one will ever be as entertained by us, as us". - unknown 🖤 . What a BLAST and great getaway this trip was! One thing I've felt a void of once having Gemma was my consistent "girl time" with my best ladies. It's something I've always cherished and it was MUCH needed. We stayed … Continue reading Girls Trip: VEGAS!
Real Talk.
This week I was diagnosed with Postpartum Depression. Fun Facts: This shit sucks and it comes out of nowhere 3 million+ cases in the US per year PPD can occur in all parents, not just birth mothers. Symptoms may be overwhelming such as feeling hopeless, agitated, sad, anxious, moody, losing interest in activities, oversleeping, unable … Continue reading Real Talk.
FAV Baby Items
Happy Thursday, all! I wanted to share with you some of my most used, CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT (dramatic, I know), most favorite baby items that we have for Gemma. (They all make great baby shower gifts too!) 1. Multi-use Nursing Cover. This was a must have for me. I knew I wanted to nurse while I … Continue reading FAV Baby Items
WOOPS! Lifestyle Shoot.
Gemma and I had a mini photo shoot - just enjoying my latte and having some treats. Here are some of my absolute FAVS! Woops! Bakeshop, is adorably quaint! It felt as if I was back in Paris... a whole 8 years ago (lol)... the decor and set up was perfectly simplistic and intimate. Woops … Continue reading WOOPS! Lifestyle Shoot.