Heather Self-Care: With three kids 3 and under, finding time for myself isn't the easiest. But I am bound and determined to continue my self-care routine because when I show myself love, it translates to everyone else around me. When I feel like I'm spiraling or I haven't had a break from taking care of my family, it puts me in the worst mood (gotta work on that). So even if that means I … [Read more...]

I'd like to preface this post by stating that I have never been one to naturally produce a ton of milk after I've had my babies. And I'd like to debunk the myth that even if you have huge boobs (like me) it doesn't correlate to a strong milk supply. Some women have an over supply, some have an average supply and some have a naturally low supply. And that's me.. I just don't produce a ton. So, I … [Read more...]

Parker is one month old today and while we are still very much adjusting to life as a family of five, I have tried to savor and enjoy every single minute of this sleep deprived time. He really is a good baby (knock on wood.. I just jinxed myself, didn't I?) and this time around has just been... dare I say it.. easier!?! No, juggling three kids is NOT easy.. quite the contrary and it's effing HARD … [Read more...]

pullover | boots (similar) Another month has come and gone and I've rounded up some November favorite finds. Hope you enjoy and have a great week ahead! Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Drops - Just discovered these self-tanning drops (I got the dark shade) and they are so easy to use! You just add 6-12 drops in your everyday moisturizer and apply. I use it all over my body.. face included. But … [Read more...]

For those of you have had a baby, you know what a RELIEF it is the second they come out. It's euphoric. Your body instantly feels better (pain in your nether region, sure, but overall your body is like THANK YOU BABYYYYY JESUS!). I'm not kidding.. next to meeting my baby, my favorite thing about pregnancy is pushing that bowling ball OUT! It seriously feels so good! Then you get home, adjust, … [Read more...]

I always write down my children's birth stories so I can remember every detail of such a special and monumental day and this time was no different.. I wrote down most of it while sitting in my hospital bed waiting for my sweet P to arrive. So here it goes: At my 38 week appointment, my doctor did her normal screenings and "checked" me to see if I was dilated/effaced and to my disappointment, … [Read more...]

In my last month of pregnancy, I didn't buy any clothes because it was DE-PRESS-ING. When the only clothes that fit are that of your husbands, you kind of just avoid the mall and online shopping at all costs. But beauty items are never off limits and always FIT. I spent the last few weeks listening to beauty/skin podcasts- I went into a deep, dark, rabbit hole on The Skinny Confidential and … [Read more...]

flannel | shirt | leggings | water bottle And by final pregnancy, I mean FINAL!! I am 39 weeks pregnant today and hopeful it's my last.. but with that comes some bittersweet thoughts as I approach the end of this journey. I am so ready for my hip pain to be gone. I am ready to sleep on my back and stomach again. I am ready to have a social life (CHAMPAGNE!!!). I am ready to meet this boy who will … [Read more...]

This month's favorites is going to be a quick one because I really haven't bought myself anything over the course of the last month because shopping is NOT FUN this pregnant. I try.. trust me. I TRY! But I end up walking out of the mall with nothing except a pastry and lemonade. But, I did come across a few faves + a little wishlist for when this baby does come out and I can squeeze this ass into … [Read more...]

Let me just start off by saying that everything on this list does not always happen every single day (misleading blog title I know). Some days we nail it and check off all the boxes and some day we aren't even close.  Nonetheless, the following 6 activities are things I feel are really important for us and I make a big effort to incorporate them into our daily routine. Eat Together Well, duh … [Read more...]