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I wrote a post on social media and I feel like I need to bring it to life a little more. This post came during a week that I was off. I wasn’t able to focus. I was doubting myself as a parent and business owner. I was constantly daydreaming, easily distracted and I couldn’t figure out why until…..  I went to write a post about being easy on yourself during this time and season and when I went to use a photo I was drawn to a photo of my Mom from when she was in the hospital after...

Two weeks before winter break, Lilly and I started to say some affirmations both in the morning on the way to school as well as at night just before bed. I wanted her to have a better self image of herself then I ever did. I want her to know all the amazing things that she can do and that she does. I started by looking up different affirmations on Pinterest and went from there. We would say things like “I am a good friend” or “I tried my best today” You could see the difference in her moods and...

I love this photo but getting here was full of stress! We hadn't done a photoshoot with us for Munching Monster Chewlery in a long while and I just wanted it to go perfect. I remember being so high stressed on this photoshoot day. The plan was photoshoot, lunch and back to school shopping⁠. ⁠I laid out the dress I wanted her to wear. It was white with black bows. It was matching with my black dress and Jesse's black shirt and blue jeans. It was part of my vision for the shoot. I had the shoes picked out, they were cute...

Teething can be a terrible time. Not only is it rough because your baby or toddler can’t explain why they are in pain but there are so many remedies on the market and not all of them work for every baby. Here are a few remedies that we used with Lilly when she was in the height of her teething. Frozen Chamomile Tea Wash Cloths - Chamomile is a  mild relaxant and also has anti-inflammatory properties. It can help both by relaxing your little one and offering soothing and easing relief of the symptoms of Teething. We would boil some...