A Year in Review | Taking to Time Reflect with Artifact Uprising
The holidays are a time of celebration and reflection. The stockings are hung, most of the gifts are wrapped, and cards have been mailed. I’m usually not this on top of it, so I’m feeling pretty good about myself this year. Now that I have a few weeks to wait until the big day, it […]
Going Dairy Free | My Daily Meal Guide + Pantry Staples
We grew up being taught that dairy was a vital source to grow big and strong, right? If that’s that case, then why are so many babies (and adults) sensitive to the protein in cow’s milk? I had this question, and many more, when I finally had an answer after finding blood in my colicky […]
Finding Rest for the Unrestful Mind
The “what ifs” of raising a child can drive any mom to a near breaking point. What if he falls when he’s learning to ride a bike? What if she doesn’t know her ABCs when she goes to kindergarten? What if other moms judge me for the way I handle a public tantrum? What […]
Capsuling Your Baby’s Story in the Modern Baby Book
I was born just over 12 months after my sister. My mom was pregnant for most of my sister’s infancy and was wrangling a 1-year-old most of mine. Having twins must have been easier than have two a year apart. With that said, nether one of us had a book of any sort documenting our […]
Winter Favorites and Current Must-Haves
So, it’s been a while since I’ve done a true favorites round-up. Every time I try something I enjoy, find a product that benefits my family, or notice that I’ve been going back to the same thing over and over, I think, “I need to share this with my readers/friends!” Turkish Towels I’ve shared my […]
9 Months In, 9 Months Out | Finding Freedom in Motherhood
I passed a small yet very important test in September of 2016. That’s the day I learned that I was a mother to what was then a little seed sprouting in my belly. Thinking about not meeting this child until May 2017 seemed like centuries away! 9 Months In That time passed with questions of […]
3 Essentials for Surviving Motherhood + a Giveaway
I’ve kept my daughter alive and well for half a year now. Though it’s only been six months, I’ve never felt like I’ve accomplished something greater in my life. Being a mother is hard. I feel like kind-hearted people tried to warm me, but pregnancy just sends you into a state of baby bliss, which […]
3 Lessons I’ve Learned with a Newborn
Welcome to the world, Olive Bell! Olive arrived on May 11 at 8:50 pm. The past 11 days have been a whirlwind of emotions. I never realized how big of a blessing she would be until I laid my eyes on her. There have been days filled with joy and worry, and nights with sweet […]