Samsung FlexWash + FlexDry: Making Laundry Suck a Whole Lot Less

*This post was created in partnership with Samsung. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. Thank you so much for checking out and supporting the companies that I truly love! ***** If there was one thing I never really gave much consideration to before becoming a parent, it was laundry. Before having kids I only […]

An Airing of the Parenting Grievances

An Airing of the Parenting Grievances // The Little Things We Do

Today when I was as Costco, in the checkout line, I had a situation with an employee who was anxious to point out that Clive was being unsafe. The scenario in question was him climbing out of the shopping cart, which he’s done a ton of times and I was aware and watching him. I may have […]

The Big Question: Should I Have a Third Baby?

The Big Question: Should I Have a Third Baby?

For as long as I can remember, I knew I only wanted two kids. Honestly I thought one kid was more than I could handle, but because my husband dreamed of a bigger family I was willing to compromise at two. But then, I had a change of heart (one that surprised many people…myself included) and […]

In the Thick of It

In the Thick of It // via The Little Things We Do

Those of you who have been reading this blog since my pre-parenting days may recall the rants of a former childless blogger (*ahem*…me) who swore to the high heavens that having babies would never change me or my lifestyle. “Our kids will have to learn to adapt,” I said, and “We’ll teach them to act right in […]

The Netflix Hobbyist + Some of My Favorite Shows

I Used To Have Hobbies, But Then I Became a Parent

Before I had kids I had hobbies. I used to love all things crafty and I used to read actual books. I used to go to cool places that sold lovely things, or go thrifting for hours, and I used to eat at delicious restaurants. Then I had kids. Now, the only crafts I do […]

Janky First Aid + 10 Grown-Up Things I Should Probably Do

Grown-Up Things I Should Probably Do + Janky First Aid

When you’re a kid you want to be a grownup sooooo badly. You lament the ridiculousness of following your parents rules and can’t wait for the day when you’ll be a full-fledged grownup yourself so you can do awesome grownup things…like eating ice cream for dinner and staying up late and buying whatever you want. […]