We have decided to start a new monthly post that will always go along with a LIVE on socials! So grab your wine and let’s review all of our favorite things we are loving this month. We wanna hear what your favs are or what you need us to check out!

Let’s face it, life is busy and it’s hard to find time to hit the gym AND eat healthy! Today I am sharing all of my favorite fitness related things! Also, I am not a fitness guru. You can still find me sneaking dino nuggets and wine for dinner some nights!

Hi mama, if you are looking for the best advice for new moms you have found it.  A few years ago I was searching Pinterest for everything first time mom, packing my bag, and creating the best nursery. I know you have got so many things to do and so little time left, which is why I  wanted to share all the best advice.  I also know that every mom (and baby) is different so I had friends and followers to give their best advice too.  My heart was so happy with all of the submissions coming in from all these sweet moms, then I was also kinda peeing in my pants (take that as advice) from the hilarious moms!

In light of the recent tragedy with Kate Spade, I am finally pushing myself to publish a piece on a topic that I’ve went back and forth on since we started blogging. A glimpse into my normal life with anxiety.

I’ll start by saying that life is hard. It doesn’t matter the amount of money, friends, or fancy things you surround yourself with. With social media and pretty filters, it’s easy to feel like everyone around you is living a better life.

See this picture right here…this is the picture of a happy mom, who has a great family, amazing friends, the best job, more things than I could ever want. You know what you can’t see is I also have anxiety and panic attacks.

There’s this little thing called mom guilt that I’ve carried with me since my first son was born, and I am finally putting it aside!  I have been fortunate enough to work part-time since my first baby was born.  My mother had watched my littles until they went to preschool at age 2.  They now go to preschool 3 days a week and are home with me the other two.  Their preschool requires your child to go full time one year prior to entering kindergarten.

I had thought about pulling them out and finding somewhere else that allows part-time until kindergarten.  My thoughts at first were this is ridiculous- how can any 4 year old be tolerable when he’s in school all day.  Then it dawned on me, I’d FINALLY have some time to myself that I hadn’t had in over 4 years!  I talked it over with the hubby, and he too was on board with sending my oldest full time!  Done deal- my oldest child will attend preschool 5 days a week even on the days I stay at home.

As everyone promised my boys are growing up way too quickly and the transition to a toddler bed is breaking this mommas heart. ( How many time can I google how to transition to a toddler bed – then crying and saying no! ) Seriously, cannot believe that we are already remodeling our toddler boys room, taking away all the things that really made this room a nursery. Cameron actually never tried to climb to of his crib, but at almost three it was time for the BIG boy bed!

These special shoes were hand painted with his initials – I can’t believe how tiny they are! 

Yes- I am saying it- a vacation without kids

you deserve this – your children will survive- you will have a good time

It started this post months ago right before taking a trip with my husband and a few friends. I went back and forth on this because I can hear the nay-sayers backlash on this topic. Sorry nay- sayers I hope this post pushes one mama to get online and book a vacation without kids!

One of the hardest things about being a mom is seeing your kids sick. When sickness hits our house usually both boys get it. We are snuggled up for a few days till they feel better.  I know as soon as my kids start acting sick I call my mom, text my girlfriends, check google, then call the Dr. to get us in right away. Our pediatrician is always amazing about seeing the boys and fitting them in right away, then a quick trip to the pharmacy and we are good to go. Minus now- I have to get two rambunctious sick boys to take their medicine- the hard part.

We are book obsessed and had to round up our all time favorite best books!

Every birthday, shower, and celebration you think, “What can I buy that they do NOT already have?”  The answer: MORE books! Save your money on cards and give a book instead. Write a note inside to make it extra special! Fill holidays with book – Easter, Valentine- more books please! Less candy to make my kids wild!

My boys love reading together every night before bed.  It’s a great chance for us to sit together and wind down before the end of the night.

Yes, you can start reading to your little ones at any age.

Where is Baby’s Belly Button? -This book is a quick read with big easy flips that my sons loved. Karen Kratz has a few other similar books that are so cute too!

Peekaboo Sophie- I have yet to meet a child that doesn’t own a Sophie or like to play peekaboo!  Why not read about it.  This book allows babies to lift fun flaps and reveal what’s behind.

Love You Forever- This book.  Amazing and a classic but don’t attempt to read without tissues close at hand.

Everything is Mama Even if we bought the dada version- Your Babys First Words Will be Dadda– first this one is going on our list!  Its just as funny and by Jimmy Fallon!

Maternity session time. Ladies I was totally on the fence about if I should get maternity pictures.  Trust me momma you should and will be so happy you did. You might not feel like Heidi Klum at the moment -but it really is a time to try and embrace the bump!

We ended up with a slightly gloomy spring day luckily the flowers couldn’t have been more beautiful!