This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Banana Boat. The opinions and text are all mine. Summer is going to be here before we know it! Spring Break already came and went. Spending time with my family is always a priority and we spend a lot of time planning activities for our kids. A lot of factors come into play when we are deciding what to do during the Summer. Every Summer we head to our lake house in Austin with the cousins and grandparents! While we are there the ...
How to simplify motherhood
This post is sponsored by Ivory. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Simplify seems to be a common word lately and I am loving it. sim·pli·fy ˈsimpləˌfī/ verb make (something) simpler or easier to do or understand. Motherhood is hard, really hard. Why don’t we simplify it? Let’s make it easier on ourselves. Why doesn’t this happen automatically?Well for starters we over-think things, we analyze too much, we dissect every little thing. I know I am a victim ...
How multitasking is a thief
The one question I am asked the most is "How do you do it all?" I wear many hats and take care of a lot of people, including myself. Multitasking is what I do. I manage my blog,a FB blog group, 3 Instagram accounts, Twitter groups, and all of my social media platforms. On top of those things I am a wife, mother, doctor, photographer, cook, and more. I've never hired anyone to help with my blog work. I do have a housekeeper come once a month to help with the deep cleaning. The truth ...
Moms give yourself grace
This post is sponsored by Carters; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. You go to bed late and wake up early. Your list of to-dos never ends. You are a doctor, coach, wife, friend, teacher, and mom. Lives depend on you. I strive to be the best mom 24 hours a day. I fail miserably every day. Some days I am on point, make the best lunches, make creative snacks, and put makeup on. Some days I struggle to get out of bed. I think a huge part of our problem is that ...
4 ways to bond with your baby
This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx The idea of feeling close to my third baby was something I thought would happen right away. I did feel close to her right after I gave birth to her. I was able to breastfeed immediately but then eventually the ability to feed her with ease slowly went away. Breastfeeding didn't last but 2 months. The bonding didn't come naturally for some reason. I've struggled to truly bond with L for a while now.. but until recently I ...
Motherhood: Overcoming Perfection
Perfection in Motherhood is something that I will never attain. It is something I strive for as a mother though. I've learned that through this Postpartum Depression ( that I am still battling daily) I am dealing with a lot of demons. These things I am dealing with derive from my childhood and expectations I had after becoming a mother the first time. These perfections aren't those of having a completely clean house or being dressed with makeup everyday. These perfections I strive ...