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Friday Favs: What I’m Adding to My Closet + Kids Books We’re Loving
Happy Friday Mama’s!! It’s been a minute since we’ve done a Friday Favs and I feel like it’s time to bring it back! With the start of the new year, we’ve been doing a TON of purging around here, as in I have literally gotten rid of every piece of furniture in my bedroom with the exception of my bed! This spring will mark 9 years that we have been living in our house and for some reason this winter the amount of STUFF we had accumulated hit me like a ton of bricks…literally it felt like the walls were closing in! As I purged, specifically my closet and dresser…
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In the Kitchen with Kids: Barley Soup + Ironwood Gourmet
A change in the seasons call for a refresh of our weekly menu and the addition of all things that make you feel warm and cozy, inside and out! So while we’ve been busting out the sweaters and heavy blankets we’ve also been adding soups to our weekly dinner mix. I have a few soups that are my go to…Tortilla, Taco, & Coconut Curry…but this year I’m committed to breaking out of my mold and adding a few new favorites. Needless to say, I’ve been on the hunt for new soup recipes that are both healthy & delicious but can be made in 30 minutes or less….because let’s be real #momlife!
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6 Habits To A Better Me
May marked one year since I left Corporate America to pursue Charlie Rowan Designs full time, and in many ways it feels like at the same time I left my desk job I also stepped away from my old life and consciously started to shift into a life that feels truer to my purpose. This year has without a doubt been a year of transformation for me in many ways. I joke with my friends and family that I have really embraced my inner hippy this year. Which to be honest has always been there I had just pushed it way down and piled things like accomplishment, accolades, busyness, and…
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In the Kitchen with Kids: Overnight Oats + OLLY Nutrition
If you’ve been following along it’s no secret that I am one of those moms…the ones who are borderline freakish about the foods their kids eat. I mean, it’s not like I won’t let them eat a cupcake or have a juice box from time to time, but I try to be really conscious of the foods they are eating and try to do my best to control the foods/meals that I can. We do our best to eat wholefoods and watch the amount of preservatives we/they eat but I will openly admit that breakfast has always been a struggle for me. I feel as though there are multiple reasons…
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Friday Favs: Podcasts I’m Binging On + What’s Keeping Me Sane & Organized
It’s FRIDAY!!! Plus it’s been a hot min since we have done a weekly round up of our favorite things so lets do this! First up, Podcasts: I’m currently, obsessively binging on the @thealisonshow podcast Awesome with Alison, found here. So, admittedly I didn’t really think Alison was my cup of tea. My only perception of her was through social media, and while entertaining, she came off as a bit over the top, loud, and borderline obnoxious. However, it’s kind of like the sun, you just have to look! So when I stumbled across her podcast I thought well, it will at least be entertaining if nothing else! But guys, IT IS…
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In the Kitchen with Toddlers & Hello Fresh
Over the past few months Hello Fresh started popping up in the feeds and posts of many of my favorite bloggers and Instagram mama’s who were all raving about the simplicity of the meals that were not only quick but also healthy! So obviously I was intrigued….I mean…quick, healthy, and delivered to your door….sign me up!! So when HelloFresh reached out to partner I jumped at the chance! Let’s be real what busy mama couldn’t use someone else to do the meal planning, shopping, and delivery right to their door….and did I mention that start to finish the meals take 30 minutes!! I mean, what dreams are made of, am I right?!!
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A Modern Pink Bedroom Plus A Mattress Every Parent Should Own
So excited to finally share photos from Charlie’s room makeover, a project that I have been wanting to tackle for quite some time! One of the biggest priorities in updating the room was updating her bed….you guys, poor thing at 3+ was still sleeping in a converted crib! Please tell me I’m not the only one! I think because we had kids so close together and had to buy 2 cribs we just justified getting the most use out of it, but it was time! Plus laying on the floor next to her converted crib to read books at night had gotten really old! So the new bed mission was on…
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The Best Day Date Ever
Today…I will literally replay it in my mind forever and ever! For all the right reasons it was such a good day! We laughed, we talked, we fell down, we got back up, we ate French fries…we did all the things…the simple yet amazing things that we so easily pass up for to-do lists and errands to check off our lists! For at least a week Charlie has crawled into my bed each morning, like she does, and has asked me…”Today, can you pick me up before nap time so we can go skiing?” Even on the days she doesn’t have school, and for a week I’ve told her “not…
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A Second Birthday and All the Feels
It’s a month late but better late than never, right??? At least that’s what I’m telling myself, and besides….#momlife….that pretty much gives me an excuse to be late forever!! Jett turned 2 and while I have LOVED seeing his little personality grow, I am seriously feeling all the feels that my baby is a full blown toddler!! I swear I blinked and we went from a newborn to a 2 year old, but we had the best day celebrating this man and I think it’s safe to say he loved every minute of his special day!
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In the Kitchen with Toddlers: Our Favorite Fail-safe Bread
Our house is currently under attack from the worst colds, I mean soooo much snot!! Didn’t even know those tiny noses could hold that much! But I’ve been wanting to get this recipe on the blog as it is without a doubt our most used, so easy, and essentially foolproof!
