As I write this, I am sitting on my coach watching Gilmore Girls and I honestly can't imagine a better way to spend my time. Now this is a completely foreign feeling to me. I LOVE watching this show, especially in the Fall, but rarely do I feel completely at peace spending my time this … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 34: Making Time For Rest & Play
A few weeks ago I decided to share a few things that I had been reading/using in my daily routines and I had so much fun putting that together, I decided I would like to dedicate one week a month to sharing new things with you all that are making my life better in some … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 32: Some Things to Share
The progression of this nursery was something a bit unusual for me. As many of you know, our family is currently living with my father-in-law, in the home that my husband grew up in. We are feeling SO blessed to be living here right now and feel it is exactly where we are meant to … Continue reading June’s Nursery
How do you gauge whether you are having a good day or a bad day of parenting? Is it in the number of tantrums your child has? How tired you feel at the end of the day? Or the number of smiles and laughs... Or sweet memories made that you never want to forget? I … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 31: The True Goodness of Motherhood
I normally use this space to share things that are circling my mind and heavy on my heart, but recently I have come across a few different blogs and articles that I have enjoyed reading and I'd like to start sharing them on here maybe once a month! A Blog: A few months ago I … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 30: some things to share
I have never been one to fully enjoy a season. Most notable, I have never once thought to myself, "I wish Summer would last just a bit longer..." I am the freak that is buying all the Halloween and Fall decorations in the beginning of September. I just can't help it. I am a season … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 29: Rushing Seasons
"It's been said that the first hour is the rudder of the day. If I'm lazy or haphazard in my actions during the first hour after I wake up, I tend to have a fairly lazy and unfocused day. But if I strive to make that first hour optimally productive, the rest of the day … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 28: Five steps to start your morning right
We had company over the other night and my son behaved so badly that after they left I literally leaned against my husband and cried. I thought to myself, “What am I doing wrong?” All the other kids his age seemed to be mild mannered and he is constantly pushing the limits until emotions spill … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 27: Thoughts on raising a strong-willed child
I feel like one of the most challenging things about being a parent is the fact that as soon as you figure out a stage that your kid is going through, they inevitably decide they are ready to move on and stump you in the next stage. What is that all about? Here are a … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 25: 5 things that have helped me be a better toddler mom
I have the fondest memories of baking in the kitchen with my mother. She has always been the most patient person I know and was never scared of a little mess, making it a great learning environment. Last week, I got to bake in the kitchen with my son, and every time I get to … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 24: Healthy Banana Muffins
Coast x Coast Motherhood 