Years before I met my husband I wrote a piece called, Wife Material. It was going to be a chapter in the book I would write someday. Now that I’ve been married over three years it seems ridiculous to write about how to become wife material, when in fact, one of my biggest lessons from marriage so far is that I’m still trying to learn it myself. How I'm Still Becoming "Wife ... Read More »
A Day In The Life of a Work-At-Home Mom
Ever want to take a sneak peek into other people's lives? Lately, I've been curious about what a work-at-home mom schedule should look like since I currently am one. Do other moms follow a similar schedule to mine? What do we all do the same? What do we do differently? While I figure out the answers to my questions about what other moms do, I thought I'd give a little glimpse ... Read More »
What’s In My Minimalist Hospital Bag?
A month from my due date I started reading every article I could on what to pack for the hospital. I wanted to make sure I had everything I needed to make labor easier (HA!), and to feel comfortable afterwards. But the "simple living" girl inside me only wanted to pack a minimalist hospital bag - free from all unnecessary items and only full of what I really ... Read More »
7 Ways to Survive Morning Sickness At Work
If you're one of the many women who worked throughout your pregnancy with morning sickness then you know it's not just about surviving work but surviving each day. During my first trimester, I spent almost every hour curled up on the couch, except for the times my husband had the unfortunate luck of seeing me throw up in the sink because I couldn't make it to the bathroom. (I ... Read More »
How to Plan an Outdoor Wedding
Growing up I didn't dream about what kind of engagement ring I'd get someday, or even about the dress. Instead, I dreamed about one thing, other than my husband, of course. I wanted my wedding outside. Even more specifically, I always wanted it facing Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes in New York!) Thankfully, my husband agreed and I began to plan an outdoor wedding. ... Read More »