Orthodontic Background Before having Invisalign in my 30s, I had braces for 18 months in middle school. It was a fairly textbook experience – metal braces for 18 months. I received a standard metal retainer for my top teeth and…
Beach Favorites for Family Vacation
We went to Seaside, Florida at the beginning of the month with my parents and sister/brother-in-law. Seaside has gorgeous beaches, picturesque little neighborhoods and towns, and is very family-friendly. I would definitely recommend it. Below I share some of our…
Olivia’s Birth – An unmedicated, induction free, FAST labor story
Here I am almost six months after Oliviaโs birth finally sitting down to write her birth story. For some reason, I have to take time after each birth to digest and process before I feel ready to put it into…
Botanical Nursery for Baby Girl
I am so happy to finally be sharing Olivia’s botanical nursery here on the blog! I think nurseries are not really for the baby at all, they are for the PARENTS. The baby will never remember this space, but we…
Top Amazon Purchases of 2021
Marcus and I sat down and reviewed everything we purchased on Amazon in 2021. We hand picked our top products for you guys. These are all things that either made our life easier, were an incredible value or we just…
The Best Beef Burgundy Recipe
This beef burgundy is very hearty, a good way to sneak in some veggies and great for cold weather days. It also makes for the BEST leftovers. I personally think it tastes better day two or three!