Today was batty! But in the best possible way :) Ryker and I had a few friends over to celebrate one of our favorite days. 7 kiddos and 5 little babies was a little crazy but those are the best kind of memories right? We started off the day with Monster Cookie Decorating! Ryker was pretty much "let's get this in my belly as quickly as possible" but it seemed like some of the kiddos really had fun decorating and expressing their creativity ;) I think the hit of the cookie decorating was definitely the 'eyeballs' If you too are planning any type of cookie decorating party - might I suggest a few things: Two Tablecloths - When using small spaces, like my house, I buy 2 disposable tablecloths. One for all the … [Read more...]
Paula Deen’s Key Lime Pie
My sweet friend from work picked a ton of Mexican Key Limes and brought them to me one morning. It was such a nice surprise and let me tell you how amazing my house smelled when I brought them home!!! MMMM... I love decorating with food, fruit, and natural elements in my home so I placed them in a large vase for a while. One of my best go-to recipe books is Paula Deen's. Pretty much a southern cookbook bible :) I had never made her Bubba's Key Lime Pie, but decided to give it a go. Cameron told me it was better than Village Inn pie, which in his book, is a VERY big deal. I laughed but in all honestly, this pie was really easy to make and delicious. Remember that you need to let it set overnight though and you are good to go! … [Read more...]
Birthday Party Planning with Basic Invite
It’s no secret around here that I enjoy a good party + that I really love to throw one! You can check out little boyfriend’s 1st birthday here! Last year, we did a family party with so so much help from my family since I was just starting to feel better during my pregnancy. This year… you better believe we are going to throw that wild 3-year-old a bash! Growing up, birthdays (and really all holidays) were treated like a huge deal! My Mom would decorate the house and I always felt so special on my birthday. I wanted to keep that feeling and tradition alive with my own kids. Yes, Ryk’s birthday is still 2 months away but I’m a little extra like that (embrace it) but one of my favorite parts is the PLANNING. I’ve teamed up with Basic … [Read more...]
5 Early Morning Tips for Active Toddlers
This post is sponsored by NESTLÉ® NESQUIK® but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. #nesquikatwm #ENpowertheday Bringing a new baby into the family changes a lot of things and I have been really focused on creating consistant routines for Ry to recognize and look forward to. One that I feel we have down pat is our morning schedule. I notice that keeping these 5 things regular helps us have a better start to our day and overall keeps everyone's mood HAPPY! When Ryker wakes up, the first thing he does is come into my room to snuggle. I am usually already up but still in bed, nursing Riggs and just enjoying the silence (ya feel me Mamas?!) We all snuggle for a little bit and talk about what we are going to do … [Read more...]
Baby + Toddler Nighttime Routine
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TrustInGentle #ChooseGentle #CollectiveBias When we had Ry we learned the importance of having a solid nighttime and bath routine. In the first few months of becoming a Mom, I loved talking with other Moms and learning how they balance the "time to get ready for bed" - from one to seven kids. I don't know about you but I find so much strength knowing we are all in this together. I find helpful take aways from so many great parents because it takes a village after all, doesn't it!? Now, two and a half years later, I still learn something new from my Mom friends and we are still standing by and trusting that routine we put in place … [Read more...]
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