Our COVID Experience

I’ve debated posting about this for months now because of the political nature of this topic. After talking to some people closest to me, I’ve decided to just share what we as a family went through in an attempt to help someone through our experience. With that being said, I don’t want to get into…

Elderberry Syrup

As we approach the fall and winter seasons, I’m reminded of how boosting my children’s immune systems is so important. Homemade elderberry vitamins is one of the main ways we do that! I know I’ve posted about the kids’ gummy vitamins in the past, but this is the base of them, before you add in…

Ningxia Red Gummies

Today a sweet friend came over with her kids and we whipped up some healthy, immune boosting gummies! I purchased these adorable silicone gummy bears/dinosaurs off Amazon and loved how cute they were. These were a huge hit with the kids! They taste like sweettarts but they don’t have anything bad in them and because…

Matching Aprons

I am not a seamstress by any means. I feel like I know just enough with sewing to get me in trouble. Sure, I took some classes when I was in grade school, but I didn’t continue to practice and expand my skill set. My Nana is an amazing seamstress and has taught me so…

Postpartum Padsicles

If you are a guy and have somehow stumbled upon this post, for your sake, I advise you to move on. If you’re pregnant or know someone who is, this would be a great read because these natural padsicles are a lifesaver after birth. One of my friends was kind enough to share this recipe…

Nora Kate’s Birth Story

Lot’s of people have asked about Nora’s birth story and in honor of her being 3 months old, I thought it was about time I sit down and share. *Warning* this post is very long and at points a little graphic, so if you don’t want to read it and think of me in that…