5 Randoms About This Girl

Happy Friday! I didn't post this week my husband was on a business trip and my little kept me busy I went to bed early every night. I'm so happy he is home to help chase M with me. Today I am going to share with you 5 random facts about me. | one | I cannot make pancakes to save my life. It's pretty sad, I mean pancakes are like the easiest thing to make. I really love to bake and I've been told...

5 on Friday

It's Friday again and another week that has just flown by! Today is off to a great start, M was up at 5 to eat and went back down in like 5 minutes but I couldn't go back to bed. Having quiet time this morning has been amazing. | one | Last week I discovered this tote/diaper bag on Pottery Barns site and of course now I want it. I'm looking for a heavy duty tote that still feels girly but can withstand...

Postpartum Hair

Dear Postpartum Hair, I am not very happy with you, now I love you so don't get all angry and run away, I need you! During  pregnancy you went through some changes were truly amazing. You were manageable, not overly frizzy like usual, shiny and overall just pretty awesome. I didn't really appreciate your wondefulness until now, like right now! I knew I was losing hair, but because there is...

Guest Posting Today

Good morning :) Today I am guest posting on Chastity's blog on Wife After God. If you have a minute say hello to her and check out the post. I hope that you have a wonderful Tuesda...

Starting on Solids: From Purees to Finger Food

Today I am linking up with Kaitlyn and sharing about my sons journey to eating solids. I felt pretty unprepared when it came time to starting M on solids, I knew about baby led weaning (BLW) but didn't feel it was right for us so I went the puree route. Starting your baby on solids can be really overwhelming and confusing, truly it is not all and I say go with your own instincts! M's...

Valentoes Card

Making Valentines was something I always wanted to do with my kids. Seeing as M is really young he can't make a whole bunch. But those toes, oh those toes were screaming to be stamped for a Valentine for his Papi. I shared the process how to make these footprints here. This was super simple, I stamped one foot at a time and kept M busy in his high chair while I embossed. It took about 5 minutes,...

Happy 5 on Friday!

Happy Friday and Valentines day! I will be spending the day with my tiny valentine until my husband comes home from work. We don't usually go out to dinner because it's always been so crazy, this year we are making dinner and dessert and watching a movie when M goes to bed. | one | We made this Valentine for M's Papi (dad). | two | A year ago today I left my job to start maternity leave....

Skills, So Many New Skills!

My mommy heart is on overdrive this week. My sweet baby boy will be one in 5 weeks. I am excited for this milestone and a bit emotional all at the same time. Can you blame me? Last week M had some serious sleep troubles which usually means teething and/or new skills. His gums are softening on top, he has lots of drool and is biting literally everything he can get his tiny hands on. BUT no teeth yet,...

Cha cha cha Changes!

Today I am saying goodbye to Simply Inspired Me AND I am beyond excited to announce a HUGE change on this blog..... Welcome to: After blogging for a little over a year Simply Inspired Me just didn't seem to fit me anymore. I spent a long time trying to come up with a new name but nothing I came up with fit. I really wanted to make sure that this new name was more me. Illy is my nickname and...