Author: Ashly
How to Show Up for Your Partner
This is just a quick reminder of what it means to show up for your partner, your spouse, your marriage. With the holidays quickly approaching and possible heightened senses and stress, it’s easy to forget what counts most: being present, being compassionate, and being okay with things not always being perfect. Remember to hug your… Read more
Vanilla Simple Syrup
Super easy, super quick, super flavorful! I love that I know exactly what went into this and I can use organic ingredients while having the best tasting simple syrup. You Will Need: Ingredients: Directions: Combine the water, sugar, and vanilla bean (paste) into the saucepan and stir together slightly. Place over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally… Read more
Products & Gadgets for Baby.
For the Teething Baby: Teething Baby Faves! Read more
Teething Baby Faves!
My son started teething around 3.5 months, had his first two teeth just before 6 months, and it seems like he has been teething nonstop ever since! He now has 6 teeth and more coming in. These are the toys he has loved chewing on and the remedies we have been using that really seem… Read more
Hospital Bag Faves!
I’ve only had one baby but I feel like these items are going to be essential no matter how many babies I have! I used all of these things at the hospital and continued using them when we were home with baby. These are the exact items I bought and used, but there are always… Read more
Products for You.
Lower Toxic Products: Less Toxic Beauty & Hygiene Products: For Women For the Expecting Mama: Hospital Bag Faves! Read more
Less Toxic Beauty & Hygiene Products: For Women
Anyone who wants to start reducing the toxic load accumulated from your daily products, this list is for you! It can feel overwhelming in the beginning because there are so many items that we use on a daily basis. It might feel like everything that is better for your overall health is more expensive (which… Read more
Favorite Kitchen Gadgets: Target Edition
These are some of our most used and loved gadgets in the kitchen! You can probably find them at other stores but Target is usually great on price because they often have great deals and coupons, plus we have a Red Card (now known as the Target Circle Card) so we always save 5%. Ice… Read more
Vanilla Ice Cream!
Ice cream has got to be one of my favorite foods of all time. Seriously, I think it might be my all-around favorite dessert! I don’t think you can ever go wrong with enjoying a bowl or a cone or a milkshake, no matter what the occasion or time of year. I really wanted to… Read more
“Being a Mother is the Hardest Job of All Time.”
I used to hear this phrase and just sort of roll my eyes. Not because I didn’t believe that being a mom was tough, but because it felt a bit excessive to claim that being a mom was the HARDEST job ever. If I am thinking very literally, military personnel, firefighters, police officers, and surgeons… Read more