Morning Routines to start your day with less stress
Morning routines honestly, rarely happen right now for me. But when each baby ages out of nursing in the morning, I do try to inject a few little things into my morning to set the tone for the rest of the day. Routine or not, those first few minutes of your day determine the general direction of your day. Of course, you can change that direction at any time - but why not start on a positive path?
New Year Kitchen Reset
I’d love a new kitchen, but we know that is not always possible. I have figured out that even if you can’t actually get a new kitchen, you can make yours feel brand new! If your kitchen is feeling a little overwhelming, rather than inspiring as it should be, it’s time to give it a refresh. Whether you have some canned goods hiding in the back of your pantry from 10 years ago or your utensils drawer is out of control, you need a new year kitchen reset!
The Ultimate Retreat
Looking for the perfect getaway this summer - where you don’t have to worry about leaving your new babe behind, or your daughter who wants to experience everything you do?
If you’ve been craving time away, but see the value in your kids having that experience too, Wanderlust Family Retreats are for you.
Gift Guide: For a Baby
The key to shopping for a baby is what is useful? Gifts should be practical, for both baby and parents. If you’re not sure where to start, check out this gift guide full of perfect presents for baby!
Gift Guide: For a Teacher
After all the craziness that teachers go through throughout the year, they deserve a LOT of love - especially during the holidays! I’m surprisingly ahead of the teacher gift game this year and was able to get some of the options below that I know my kids’ teachers will actually use. Skip the chocolates and candles and get something unique!
Gift Guide: For a Foodie
After living exclusively in our homes for a year and a half, is anyone NOT a foodie at this point? If you have a foodie in your life or you’re a foodie looking to spoil yourself this season, this gift guide has everything you need.
Gift Guide: For Littles 6 and Under
As a mama of four under 6 years old, this gift guide was something I had to do anyway! From educational toys to an indoor ball pit, this has a pretty good range of options!
Gift Guide: For a Mom
For the mom in your life - this might be the hardest gift giving you do! You want to get her something that shows effort while also being useful, fun, and within her style. We have a lot going on - so the last thing we need is more stuff that we don’t need. If you’re struggling, I have two guides for you! These are all things I would want, lol!
Gift Guide: For a Hostess
Whenever I get the chance, I love to host get-togethers with friends at my place! Hosting is one of my favorite things to do, mostly because I have too many kids to go places. :-P If you’re heading anywhere this holiday season, I gathered some cool options to bring to the host/ess.
Tackling Thanksgiving with Easy Food Swaps & Healthy Holiday Tips
Thanksgiving - truthfully I feel like it kind of snuck up on me. Can you smell the turkey yet at your house? lol. A super fun time of year spent with family, friends, and loved ones you haven’t seen in what feels like ages. Annnnd of course, amidst all the fun and good times can be some extra stress trying to get everything planned.
A Morning Mindfulness Menu
Being intentionally mindful, especially first thing in the morning seems like a huge undertaking. It definitely takes a lot of personal accountability and consistency! But truly, it doesn’t have to be black and white, all or nothing. Changing how you think about your mindfulness journey can help you stick with it for the long haul.
15+ Journal Prompts to Aid in Your Self-Discovery Journey
If you haven’t started journaling yet and you don’t know where to begin, I put together a few of my favorite prompts. You can answer them now and again in a few weeks or years, so you can reconnect with your current self. Remember to take your time and get into the right headspace before you begin. This whole process is meant to be a benefit to your mental health, so don’t stress too much!
Essential Oils Blends for Anxiety and Stress Relief
Stress and anxiety can feel so overwhelming, especially if you aren’t prepared with your calm down essentials. Whether you find therapy, medication, self-care, essential oils, quiet time, or more to be helpful - it’s a great idea to know what your go-tos are at any moment. My go-to for the calm down is usually rooted in essential oils…mostly just because that resonates with me the most. In fact, I have a diffuser going right now on my desk with a lovely scent filling the air as I work. Smell can be associated with good things, which I tend to find is helpful for me.
Style: Pregnancy & Postpartum
In the nine months of pregnancy, we have to figure out how to make our current wardrobe work for us, alongside finding new pieces that fit the baby bump! Fashion might be on the back burner for a mom-to-be, and that’s OK! We all need a good pair of sweatpants, too, if you ask me!
Must Visit Stops at the Lancaster Central Market
Over at 23 N Market St in Lancaster, PA, the Central Market sits full of local stands that should not be missed! If you’re in the area, stop in for a coffee, some fresh produce, and a chat with the local legends!
10+ Yoga Poses for Anyone Hunched Over a Computer
Tech Neck. Computer Neck. Text Posture. Whatever you call it, it’s becoming a more common issue than ever before. Working from home has been a large contributor to this growing number. Tech Neck affected around 85% of office workers before, now that number has skyrocketed. Yoga can be a huge help with pain relief after a long day hunched over the computer!
Essential Oil Blends for Allergy Season
Spring and Summer are awesome, but I know that many of us get allergies with all of the new things going on in our yards! Give me all the extra sunshine, the blooming flowers, the perfect temperatures, and some spring cleaning...but keep the allergies away! The sneezing, nose-blowing, and painful sore nose make this time of year a little less appealing, but with a mix of strong allergy relief and some essential oil blends, I have a plan for you to make it through this allergy season!
5 Things you Need in Every Bedroom
We’ve been doing a lot of switch-a-roos since we moved into this house last year as we try to figure out the perfect layout for who goes where. Once the girls found out what a bunk bed was - they needed to have that, and I thought “well, that frees up a bigger space for an office and guest room!” (Plus, maybe they won’t come down into our bedroom every night. That was wishful thinking.)
My New & Improved Nighttime Routine With Lull Bed and Bedding
As a working mom of three, I feel the need to have something for myself in order to keep my sanity — can you relate? While so many people are able to focus on their morning routines, I often find myself lacking one because I don’t always have the flexibility in my schedule. With unexpected wake-up times, cranky toddlers, and three different breakfasts some days, I choose to focus on me and my self-care in the evening.. And yes, sometimes that includes a 10pm dinner in peace. Thankfully, we have passed the stage where our kids wake up in the middle of the night asking for a bottle, so the evening is really the best time for John and I to focus on ourselves!
5 Ways to Treat Yourself This March
Have we had enough time to reflect about ourselves and how we take care? Probably! For many, the last year has included introducing a new routine like skincare, fitness, or dietary in some way. Personally, I have really been able to lock in an important part of my day - morning movement. It sets me up for a MUCH better day than if I didn’t do it at all. Sure, it’s not something I *want* to do when I wake up in the morning, but the benefits outweigh those excuses. If you’re a parent you know that time for yourself comes far and few between, and when that time comes - it’s hard to make a decision. So what I’ve done is curate a list of a few things that you can try on as a fun way to treat yourself before winter is over.