Family
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How to Start a Garden in 15 Steps
It’s warming up in Minnesota, and soon enough that means getting ready to spend all of the sunny, warm days outdoors. This time of year is also the time I start my garden. I’ve been gardening for the last 7 or so years, and I’ve enjoyed learning so much about growing veggies and fruits. I actually feel like an accomplished person when I can grow thriving plants out of little seeds. Throughout my journey I’ve found a lot of helpful resources online and tried a lot of different methods. Every year I continue to work on improving my skills and and learning more about this hobby. Last year I documented…
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The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide
This year is my first official Mother’s day – yay! Even though we’re in quarantine, you best believe I will be celebrating this accomplishment 🙂 I was raised by a strong, independent mama, and naturally I love thinking of Mother’s Day gift ideas and ways to celebrate. Now that I am also a mom, I truly am beginning to see all the sacrifices that mothers make for their children and family. It’s a blessing to have the title, and that is a gift in itself. (If you know a new mama, check out my post on 10 Gift Ideas for New Moms.) The type of Mother’s Day gift you may be…
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10 Gift Ideas for New Moms
Welcoming a new baby into the world is so exciting and the ultimate gift a parent could get! Often we, as family members and friends, get wrapped up in seeing those cute squishy baby faces, little fingers and toes. Sometimes we forget to check in with the mom (and dad!) who just worked so hard to bring that little bundle of joy into this world. Even if they had an “easier” labor and delivery, there were still many months of a commitment before that baby joined the world. Of course, new parents love to show off their little baby, but sometimes they’re also desperately needing their basic needs met. If…
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10 Healthy Meal Hacks for Busy Parents
As a busy parent, I still want to make sure I’m making healthy meals for me and my family with fewer ingredients. Does that always happen? No. When I haven’t prepped my meals and I don’t have an easy meal to quickly prepare, I tend to order takeout or go with a less healthy convenience option. I’m okay with that sometimes in the name of balance (and sanity!). To limit those moments, I’ve used these hacks to help me on days when I’m less prepared. Not only are these food options a healthier alternative to takeout, but many are also simple and budget friendly. For meals you can prep and…
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10 Healthy & Easy Freezer Meals to Prep Before Baby
One of the many things on my to-do list before having Q was to prep easy, ready-to-go freezer meals. I knew my life would be a lot busier with a newborn, and taking the thought out of what to make for meals would allow me to have more quality time with Q. The first few weeks can be filled with visitors offering to make or buy a meal, but eventually the visitors dwindle and that’s when the freezer stock pile comes in handy. Whether Paleo, Keto, or Whole30, it was important to me to choose healthier, nutrient-dense options since I was planning to breastfeed (see my post on Breastfeeding &…
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Nursery Remodel, Decor & Organization
Quinnlyn’s nursery was a room I was so excited to decorate and organize! Before I was pregnant, this room was used for guests, storage, an office, and a place for the dogs to hang out. It was a room that we desperately wanted to redo because of the gross carpet squares and trim that didn’t match the rest of the house. We’re so thankful to my parents for helping us with all the DIY projects. It was definitely a labor of love. We wanted to keep a bed in her room with the goal of switching off sleeping in there in the first 6 months. Our house only has two…
