On June 17th I turned 34. So far, my 30’s have been a complete blur, a happy blur, but a blur none the less. I was 38 weeks pregnant on my birthday, so I really […]
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Father’s day picks by actual fathers
Holy moly where has this year gone?! We are half way through and Father’s Day is just right around the corner. Since I am usually at a loss for what to get, I asked the […]
Elusive Peace
What is Peace and how often can we find it? Can we exist inside of it in perpetuity regardless of circumstance? I quickly googled the term and peace is listed as “freedom from disturbance; tranquility.” […]
SUMMER STAPLES
Summer is just about here, and I haven’t been this excited since I actually had a summer break (that was 13 years ago-how has time flown by that quickly?!) Maybe it’s that freedom feeling summer […]
A Quick and Easy Maternity Look
I love how you can take this tank dress from a daytime casual look to date night or work simply by swapping out flats for heels, and using a cardigan or blazer to give it […]
On Mothering
For some women, this day is very hard. Some mothers have no children to celebrate with as they’ve left this earth, or they’ve no children yet and they’re struggling with infertility. I did not become […]
Mother’s Day Picks
Truth bomb, I am not the biggest fan of Mother’s Day…mainly because I believe it should be day where I can do what I want and not be bothered. The reality is more like get […]
10 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY, RIGHT NOW
With many people out of work, and furloughed, and the future of everything a bit uncertain, I decided to put together a list of ways for people to save money immediately. I have already been […]
The Rush to Normal
It’s 3AM as I write this, not my normal waking time mind you. The culprits? A combination of acid reflux, baby kicks, needing to pee, and likely stress. Most of you are in the same […]
Unexplained…
As most of you already know, baby boy will be here around July 5th. We are oh so excited, and cannot wait to meet the little dude. I have been dreaming of this day for […]
Ashley Howland 