Far too often we see photos and tv shows with perfect kitchens and living rooms and bedrooms. I've come to realize as a mother (at least for me personally) that that shit just isn't reality. I've come to terms with the fact that my house will be wrecked for much longer than I want it… Continue reading My house is a wreck, but that’s okay
It Takes a Village…No seriously it does.
These days moms are so stuck in their own heads thinking that everyone is judging their choices as a parent. Mommy groups have become places of gossip and judgment by hundreds of others doing the same fucking thing we are. The ”It takes a village” approach has been lost and it is incredibly detrimental to… Continue reading It Takes a Village…No seriously it does.
Take care of yoself mama!
Self-care. We’re taught from a young age that we need to brush our teeth and hair, shower regularly, change our clothes every day...As an adult, it’s expected that you just do these things, that you don’t struggle with them. A mother should obviously know to take care of herself seeing as she’s teaching small people… Continue reading Take care of yoself mama!
Self Love For a Worn Out Mama
Morning good folks! Coffee here (Joanna) and I'm up and facing the day. Already. Thank you, kids, (not really thank you). Waiting for my coffee to finish brewing and this baby to finish nursing. I want to talk about something that is really relevant and important to me right now. Taking time for yourself. I'm… Continue reading Self Love For a Worn Out Mama
Poor Boy Casserole
My husband and I both love cooking. It's a glorious thing because almost daily we will be making a meal together. We are fantastic at coming up with some pretty crazy (yet incredibly easy) things to eat. Not even going to lie this recipe stemmed from us being completely broke with next to nothing in… Continue reading Poor Boy Casserole
Chicken Fajitas
Fajitas are like tacos right? We have tacos in our house EVERY SINGLE Tuesday. Ever since my Sassy Boy saw The Lego Movie its been a permanent thing. While some weeks it makes me batshit crazy for the most part I enjoy it. I've had to start finding different ways to make tacos or something… Continue reading Chicken Fajitas
Easy Egg Salad
Every mom dreams of having an easy meal to just pull out and hand to the kids. Trust me, I know this because its literally the story of my fucking life. One of my personal faves is Egg Salad. It's beyond easy, can be made in a big enough batches that you can use it… Continue reading Easy Egg Salad
Berry Banana Smoothies (Batch Recipe)
I'm lucky enough to have kids that will usually eat all of their fruits and veggies (thank the gods) but sometimes its fun to change up the way we get them. These smoothies are something we have just about every week. Every once in a while i'll be a sneaky mom and put in some… Continue reading Berry Banana Smoothies (Batch Recipe)
Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes
Pancakes (and waffles as you have seen in previous posts) are a big hit in my house. I love them because I can make a giant batch of them one time and then toss those babies in the freezer and eat them whenever the kids ask for them. Its super convenient to pop one or… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes
Parenting With Chronic Migraines: 3 Things That Help Me Survive
I've suffered from chronic migraines since I was about 15 years old so I've built up some pretty good ways to cope with them and still (attempt to) function for the most part. When I became a parent I had to come up with a whole new set of things to help me survive my migraine attacks.