Jessica
Jessica is a stay-at-home mama to an energetic and non-stop talking four year old little girl named Ava and the sweetest yet ornery little one year boy named Eli. She runs on espresso shots and cold coffee and feels like she's on a vacation when she gets a solo trip to Target. She's been married to her husband PJ for almost 8 years. They have lived everywhere from Minneapolis to Houston but ultimately ended up in the heart of Des Moines where she is enjoying her busy, chaotic and beautiful life.
4 Ways to Stay in Touch
I'm not even sure I know what month it is anymore. While I'm extremely thankful this pandemic hasn't caused any huge issues in my family's life, I'd be lying if I said it hasn't...
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother's Day (Sunday, May 10) is going to look a heck of a lot different for everyone this year.
We may not be out at brunches or parks this year. We very well may still...
Finding Myself Again in Motherhood
As I sit typing, I have a cold cup of coffee to my left, play-doh that's drying out to my right, and every other toy you can imagine in front of me. I managed...
10 Children’s Books to Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month. It began in 1962 as "National Negro Week" in hopes of raising awareness of black people's contributions to the world. The celebration later expanded to a full month in...
5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Stress and Burnout
Do you have holiday stress?
Many people love the idea of shopping for others, decorating their homes, putting up Christmas trees and having company. For others, the holidays can cause stress and anxiety. Even...
Apologizing to our Kids
I did something the other day that I believe changed my three year old daughter and my relationship for the better instantly. I apologized.
Yes. I said "I'm sorry" to a three year old. The...
No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
I'm a huge pumpkin fan.
I'm obsessed with pumpkin pie. Pumpkin coffee drinks are delicious, and I love pumpkin muffins.
But I do not like carving pumpkins. It's extremely messy, it's difficult to do with little...
What I’m Loving as a New Mama of Two
Whew, I have to remember to breathe these days! Going from one to two kids has been unexpectedly harder than I thought! My little guy is now in his 4th month so I feel...
What are Night Terrors?
My daughter was about a year and a half when we experienced her first “night terror.”
My husband and I were lying in bed watching a movie when I suddenly heard her start screaming over...
Dear firstborn- Thank you for showing me the way
My sweet, sweet baby girl,
I’ll never be able to put into words how much you’ve changed my life for the better. I’ll never be able to fully explain my love for you. But before...