A Weekend in the Mountains

There is nothing like a quick getaway to refresh your spirit. Even if the white mountains were missing snow, it didn't make it any less magical. To add to it, the little was just so wonderful. He was literally a joy. He hammed it up at every restaurant, shop and locale we visited. Check out some pictures after the jump! ...

Three (Quick) Ways to Reduce Stress

Each day goes by so quickly. After I had my son somebody said to me "the days are long and the years are short". That couldn't be more true. So often, those days are spent running from place to place, anticipating our next move. This morning, as I sat at my desk, I started thinking ahead to the remainder of my day: visiting the little (would I have enough time!), eating breakfast, , the five...

How To Roast Garlic

Oh. Roast. Garlic. How you brighten my world. I wanted to share this simple recipe because it is just a home cooking staple. Roasting garlic just brings out the buttery goodness of garlic. It can be used as a spread, mashed into potatoes or pretty much used in any recipe.  Ingredients: Olive oil, garlic Step 2: Grab four (or any number you so desire) heads of garlic and...

My Current Workout Routine

The f-word. Fitness.  Before I had the little dude, fitness was a HUGE part of my life. I did Crossfit, Bikram, Barre and ran on a daily basis. I literally worked out 7 days a week. I was in the absolute best shape of my life before I got pregnant...which likely contributed to my fertility since I had issues conceiving for years! Fast forward to now. I can barely run. Seriously.......

Must Have Baby Products for New Moms

So through this blog I want to make sure i'm not product slinging ALL OF THE TIME. But, let's face it. As parents, we buy products to aid in the care of our babies. We do.  Anytime I speak about a product that I am being compensated for, the post will be labeled as an ad. None of these products are products that I have been paid to speak about. I simply love them! 1. Nose Frida filters...

My Skincare Routine

a | b | c | d | e | f | g Now that I am over thirty, I am OBSESSED with making sure my skin looks good. Sleepless nights with an infant sure don't help that situation - but at least I am more focused on having a routine and sticking to it.  When it comes to skincare, it's important to me that the products I am using aren't full of harmful chemicals. I think of skincare at the nourishing...

Scenes from the Weekend and a Quick Recipe

This weekend was super low key since my little family is still recovering from the dreaded hand, foot and mouth disease. As I write this on Sunday night, I can honestly say today is the first day I am feeling better (yes...yes I got it). The dude is still sniffling and coughing up a storm so it will probably take him a few more days to recover.  Rather than go anywhere, we had both side...

Makeup Essentials: February

  So.... confession. I am a makeup addict. Yep. Addict. Sephora Rouge type addict.  It's funny because in all other parts of my life I try my best to stay away from chemicals or additives. But, when it comes to makeup, that goes right out the window. I always love to hear about people's must have cosmetic items. So I figured I'd go ahead and share mine with all of you! This list...

Smoothie of the Month: Mixed Berry Vanilla w/ Coco Water

A | B | C Every morning I start my day with a smoothie. I've been using the Vega protien powder for years. Trust me... this post isn't sponsored in any way by Vega! I'm not that important! I simply just love the taste and all of the nutrients are just a bonus.  This combo here is the perfect blend to take you right into Spring! Just take one scoop of protein, a handful or two of the frozen...

Sleep Training Tips for New Moms

How, where and when a baby sleeps is a pretty hot topic in the parent world. There are strongly opinionated advocates of co-sleeping. On the other side there are very fiery opponents to co-sleeping. I fall into the camp of...do what works for you so long as you are keeping your kiddo safe. What worked for us was having Mr. Bink sleep in a bassinet in our room on my side of the bed until he...

Tot Style: Red Jumpers and Skinny Jeans

There is something oh-so-cuddly about a nice thick sweater when the weather gets chilly. Even if you are stuck inside still fighting off a nasty little virus. I found this sweater and jeans in a fantastic 60% off Gap sale and paired them with his Nordstrom Rack converse kicks. I scoured the web to see if I could link them. It looks like they are sold out but I did find some similar styles and...