"Haven't you given up enough already?" This was my mother's response to hearing the news, that I, her vegan, tree hugging, reformed smoker, alcohol free, no chemicals, reusable bag loving, plastic-free child would be giving up one more thing. She wasn't mad of course and I don't think that she was judging me either but more … Continue reading Why I Gave Up Coffee
Parenting
Spring 2020
Everything has been so hectic this last month that we didn't even acknowledge the change of seasons. Spring sprung on the 19th and some of these little beauties popped up right on time. Then in typical New York fashion, there was frost, rain, more frost, and some snow. Now that we'll be stuck at home … Continue reading Spring 2020
Naughty Pig
Juicebox is officially one! That's right, this mischievous little mister turned one on December 31st. With his age came a new understanding that it's really time to start cracking down and training Juicebox to follow some rules. This means no more chewing on the dining room chairs, no more standing on the dishwasher door, and no getting … Continue reading Naughty Pig
House Hacks: {Paint}
Keep your walls looking freshly painted for a lifetime with this easy trick. No one wants to leave their walls covered in dings, but pulling out paint cans and all of the necessary accessories to keep them presentable is asking way too much. I know a house with kids is bound to look "lived-in" but … Continue reading House Hacks: {Paint}
Juicebox the Pig
One month has passed. One long educational month of having a pig in the family. When Juicebox first came to us I was so proud of all the research that I had done about having a miniature pig. My husband and I felt prepared, certain there wasn't going to be any drawbacks for us. Juicebox had … Continue reading Juicebox the Pig
Introducing: Juicebox the Pig
Consider the cat out of the bag, my husband and I adopted a pig from a wonderful woman operating the Pigsburgh Squealers Rescue out of Pennsylvania. Meet Juicebox. Juicy is one of eleven little piggies whose mother (a potbelly pig) was rescued after being dropped off on a pork farm. Apparently, one of the other pigs had eyes … Continue reading Introducing: Juicebox the Pig
Fall Bucket List 2019
The most important thing in my life, over absolutely everything, is spending time with the people that we love most. When you combine that with my favorite season, which is Fall, I can hardly contain my excitement. Bucket List Items Fall 2019 Edition: Buy some new rain boots and get them all muddy. Donate extra … Continue reading Fall Bucket List 2019
Home Sweet Home
The last Life Update that I really left with you was when my husband and I had our fingers tightly crossed waiting to see if we were going to get the house we so desperately wanted for our family. Since then things have been an absolute whirlwind. First and foremost, I am over the moon … Continue reading Home Sweet Home
Double Dog Dare
Little boys sure can be trouble. The school year has come to an end and with first grade in the rearview, it's time to reminisce on one of my favorite moments this year. Before we dive right into the happenings of this particular day, I just want to give kudos to all of the first-grade … Continue reading Double Dog Dare
Life Update
Spring. Everything becomes so fresh when the weather turns warm and sweet in preparation for Summer. The flowers are up, the night air is crisp, and if you're reading this from a cozy seat here in New York, everything is wet because it hasn't stopped raining for days. I'm not one for being dreary on … Continue reading Life Update
