Avoiding “Hangry Mom Syndrome”

Avoiding "Hangry Mom Syndrome" // via The Little Things We Do

*NOTE: I wrote this post a couple months back before our little Alice girl arrived and these snacks are still pretty perfect for this postpartum time :). When you’re a parent, the phrase “meal time” takes on a very different meaning than it had in the pre-children days. Of course our children receive well-balanced, perfectly […]

Weekend Breakfasting

Weekend Breakfasting // via The Little Things We Do

I am absolutely, 100% not a baking/cooking type of mom. Can I do it? Sure and I do out of necessity – I’m actually pretty decent when I try. But does it bring me a sense of fulfillment (or even just mild enjoyment)…not really. When I first became a mom I felt like there was […]

My Favorite Whole30 Hack + a Tessemae’s GIVEAWAY!

Whole30 Hacks for grilling // via The Little Things We Do

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED* {This post is sponsored by Tessemae’s, whose products I used and loved long before they sponsored this. All thoughts and opinions are my own.} When it comes to eating Whole30, there are two ways to do it: 1) The hard way, or 2) the lazy girl way. Clearly, the lazy girl way […]

Portland Places: Sea Level Bakery + Coffee

Portland Places: Sea Level Bakery + Coffee // @ The Little Things We Do

One of my favorite things about our Mother’s Day beach trip was our stop at Sea Level Bakery & Coffee. I do realize that this particular spot is NOT in Portland, but Cannon Beach isn’t super far away and Oregonians love a good day trip, so I thought it was OK to include it. I could […]

Whole30: Lunch For the Lazy Girl

Whole30: Lunch For the Lazy Girl // @ The Little Things We Do

{This simple + delicious Whole30 meal series is sponsored by Tessemae’s. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.} Whole30 lunches are always a struggle for me. Before I did my first round of Whole30, my go-to lunch was a PBJ sandwich or a granola bar and a piece of fruit or string cheese. […]

Lazy Girl’s Guide To Whole30: Simple + Delicious Meals

Spicing Up Your Whole30 with Tessemae's: Part 1 // @ The Little Things We Do

{This simple + delicious Whole30 meal series is sponsored by Tessemae’s. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.} As you all know, I am a lover of the Whole30. If you’re new around here, I’ll give you the reader’s digest version of why: I gained 65 pounds during my second pregnancy 8 months […]