It's now been scientifically proven that going to the beach makes you happier and reduces stress. So go ahead, book that beach vacation if you haven't already! Your body will thank you. This makes me want to reorganize our entire pantry. I've made small improvements here and there but it still looks a little crazy. Someone come organize my life! I've tried a few different self tanners and this one from Ulta really takes the cake! I apply it with a tanning mit like this one and rub it in ...
Let’s Talk Tuesday #41
Liam 19 Month Check-in and Toddler Favorites
Yesterday our sweet boy turned 19th months old! He is at such a fun age and is full of personality and is such a joy in our lives. I can only hope that this new baby will be as happy as he is. New these past few months: After seeing Liam's pediatrician for his 18 month check up, she suggested that we start to cut his paci use to just nap time and bedtime. He has been seriously addicted to his paci but daycare didn't have him using it nearly as frequently as we did at home so the transition ...
Let’s Talk Tuesday #40
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen my pole on Instagram stories about whether or not Birkenstocks were still cool or not. Tyler seems to think they are "so last year" but y'all gave me a resounding "Nah, you're good" so guess who is the proud new owner of a pair of a pair of Gizeh Birko-Flor sandals. These weren't the original sandals I went in looking for but someone else had tried them on and left the box out and I tried them on and was sold. I also got the Ruched Body-Con ...
Spring Snacking with Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP
Thanks to Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP for sponsoring this post! All opinions are 100% my own. Now that Spring is officially upon us (and our weather seems to have finally gotten on board too), we are finally starting to lighten up our eating. What is it about the warmer temps that automatically make me want to ditch the warm, creamy comfort foods of winter and dive right into fresh veggie-packed salads and grill out? That and I saw the ice cream man on Saturday so naturally it's time to officially ...
The Blessed Mess Turns 1! And a Giveaway!
How in the world are we celebrating my one year blog anniversary for The Blessed Mess?! It's so hard to believe that one year ago today I started this blog! I feel like I'm just starting to finally make good traction and can't wait to see where the next year takes me and my little blog. Thank you to everyone who has supported me in this venture and continues to support me everyday. I appreciate all of you more than you'll ever know! ...
Pregnancy update: weeks 13 – 17
It's been a whole month since my first pregnancy update and I feel like I'm due to share what's happened the past few months! I feel like monthly updates are easier for me to keep up with so hopefully this frequency works for y'all. What's New: Well, most notably is that we know the gender! Tyler and I could not be more excited to be welcoming a baby girl into our family. However, given the little mishap we had with Liam (read about that here), I am looking forward to our 20 week appointment ...