Five Things I Wish People Shared About Being a Mom

The first few months of motherhood is one of the most amazing yet hardest times. When I first became a mom, I didn’t have anyone to tell me what it would be like — what motherhood was really about. Everyone I knew made it seem like it was going to be so natural and that

Word of the Year

It’s about to be the start of 2022! For many of us that means once again setting New Year’s resolutions. I can honestly say I’ve never been one to do New Year’s Resolutions. I feel like New Year’s Resolutions are either so attainable that it doesn’t push us forward, or they are so far out

Be Proud Of Youself

With all of the goals that you have accomplished in life, big or small, you should be proud of yourself for everything. Even the most day-to-day accomplishments can lead you to extraordinary places in life. Never underestimate yourself. Whether or not you’re as successful as you want to be, there are wonderful things about yourself

Mom Affirmations

As a mom it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed. Let’s be real, being a mom is the hardest job in the world. And the most rewarding. That endless list of things to do, our worries for our children, and the weight of others that we carry with us can become too much. As

More Sunshine, Less Screen Time

Summer is here, and that means we are soaking up as much outdoor time as possible. Whether that is going to the park or backyard, being outside is a way for kids to use their imaginations and play. Many kids in the upcoming generation are reluctant to run out the door for playtime. Outdoor play

Getting Your Family on a Routine

This past weekend was Independence Day. Aside from going to a parade, my family stayed home. We blew up a pool, bought the kids some sparklers and water balloons, and played outside. As much as I wanted to go to the fireworks, it just wasn’t ideal for our kids schedules this year. Our littlest (12

Introduction Post

I’m Kristin! 👋🏻 I am 32. I live in the Quad Cities (𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 3 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴) with my boyfriend Kyle, and three kids, Paisley, Paxton and Pierson. I know all about chaos, messiness, tantrums, loud noises, and stress that go along with raising kids. On this account, I share just that… what