Years ago, when I was a mama to only one kiddo, I was also a nanny.  The job lasted for only a few months, since the little boy’s mama ended up pregnant again and stopped working temporarily.  But, I think of that growing little family often.  The mama, especially.  I think of her because she introduced me to one of my favorite things ever:  La Croix Sparkling Water. Before she became a mama she had been a Diet Coke drinker, {Read More}

About a year ago I fell in love with coconut oil.  I was shopping for olive oil, happened to notice a jar of coconut oil on the grocery store shelf and was intrigued enough to buy it.  It sat on my pantry shelf for a while until I happened upon a recipe for homemade deodorant that called for coconut oil.  As soon as I opened it and got a whiff of the subtle coconut scent I was hooked.  Not only does {Read More}

After months and months away, I’m back.  And I’ve had a makeover.  Well, this blog and I both have.  I’ve become a mama again.  After three boys, I got a sweet little girl.  She has filled in that part of my heart that only a daughter can fill.  In the few months since her birth, she has already softened her brothers and melted her daddy’s heart.  We are all so thrilled. Now that the dust has settled and we’ve all {Read More}