What I’m Thankful for This Holiday Season

With Thanksgiving tomorrow, it’s a good time to press that pause button. The perfect time to stop and reflect on what we have to be grateful for. This year has been a wild ride! I have so much to be thankful for. Below I’m sharing some of these with you… in no particular order. (expect

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

Tips For The First Day Of School

2021 marks a huge milestone in our household, with our oldest son attending preschool for the first time. For so many children and parents this is a big step. Whether your child is starting preschool, kindergarten, or a new school the first day always means a new environment, new friends and new routine. It’s an

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

Moms & Self Care

Self care is a term that’s so ubiquitous that it’s almost lost it’s meaning. But at its most basic, self care is caring for ones self. It’s making sure you’re looking after yourself and your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Self care, to many people, is unfortunately associated with being selfish. There is this

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

Why I’ll Say No To Extravagant Birthday Parties

Over the last decade, and particularly since Pinterest got big, birthday parties have been over the top. Drip cakes, balloon garland, giant inflatable bounce houses, and even petting zoos. Where did all this come from! When I was a kid I didn’t have any of that, and somehow still had a blast. Everything now seems

Healthy Snacks for Kids

When I first became a mom, 9 years ago, I didn’t always think about the foods I was feeding my daughter. It wasn’t until she was a couple years old and I started to have stomach issues. Then, I didn’t know I had Crohn’s, but I knew food played a big factor in the way

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