• Health,  Recipes

    A Mom of Five’s Pumping Tips

    This post is in partner with Made to Milk. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. Before I became a mom, I spent a lot of time in researching topics that involved pregnancy, birth and also breast-feeding. I did not take the time to learn anything about the world of pumping and it is a regret I have in. my motherhood journey. It’s one of the regrets that I have because after I had my first baby, it was so intimidating to me that I wouldn’t even attempt to pull my pump out. I am so thankful that over the years I’ve…

  • Health,  Recipes

    The Easy Way to Fix a Healthy Breakfast.

    This post is in partner with Daily Harvest. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. I don’t know who needs to hear this but there are ways to make your life easier. At this moment, what that looks like for me is not burning myself out making three meals a day. For one meal, I’ve decided will be easy to throw together and with the help of Daily Harvest, I’ve got it covered. Delicious, nourishing food doesn’t have to mean hours at the grocery store or a day spent over the stove. It can come straight from a cup, it just has…

  • Health,  Lifestyle

    Breastfeeding FAQs

    When I take a second to reflect on my breastfeeding journey, it’s hard for me to believe I’ve basically breastfed for the past six years. My four children and I have been lucky enough to learn each other through nursing. I can say that I have had the lowest of lows and highest of highs during my breastfeeding time but I wouldn’t change it for the world. What I am sharing with you are my thoughts, feelings and tips to make your time breast-feeding as easy as possible. The best piece of advice I could give to you is don’t go into it blindly. Don’t just show up at the…

  • Fashion

    Nursing Pajama Heaven

    ‘ This post is in partner with Ingrid and Isabel. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please visit my disclaimer page for more information. I am absolutely loving life with sweet Mercy girl! She has made me slow down but I’m a very good way. Every baby snuggle, stretch and nursing session, I am finding myself becoming more and more obsessed with her. It blows my mind to think that it’s been seven weeks since she was born. To be honest, I haven’t gotten into a comfortable groove out and about with all four kids. I know it’s because how wild Scarlet Reese is but once Mercy gets a…

  • Fashion

    Mama Style While Breastfeeding

    tank | shorts  My days are ruled by a little baby that needs me to survive. I mean, what else is mom life with a newborn? Also, I guess that I can’t call her a newborn any longer because it’s been a month and a week since she was born. Now, that’s just crazy to say! I love sweet little Mercy girl and I am so thankful and blessed to be able to breast feed her like I did with my three other kids. Although I don’t go out that often (other than for coffee and church) I do want to feel put together. Don’t get me wrong, I love…