Books I Can’t Put Down๐Ÿ“š

Books I Can’t Put Down๐Ÿ“š

The Home Edit is myyyyyyy favorite! Best coffee table book ever. You wanna get inspired?! Take a peak in there and then get to “editing” and organizing! I loved organizing by color, but they really know how to aesthetically please the eye! And “it’s a system!” So everything should have a space, easy to find/put away, and really work with the flow of the household chaos. ๐ŸŒˆ Easier said than done, but! Once it is done – LIFE. CHANGING!

Where The Crawdads Sing is the most beautiful, thrilling book I’ve read in a while! It’s a coming of age, love story, murder mystery๐Ÿ˜. This girl, Kya, has endured so much throughout her childhood, and evolves into a lady, all by her lonesome (I couldn’t even imagine! This girl is seriously badass!) . It’s a book I literally can’t put down. If you’ve been out of the reading game for a while, and need a good book to pull you back in to it, this one is your winner! I promise you, you will not regret a single. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ page. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ ๐Ÿ˜Œ๐Ÿ˜

1-2-3 Magic has been a GOD SEND to our household! Because toddlers/kids are HARD! And if you’re anything like me, you want to break the cycle of how you were raised, and parent more calmly, effectively, and happily (like the cover explains ๐Ÿ˜œ ). But this book honestly gave me the mental tools to deal with tantrums and attitudes, and when I feel myself going in circles with them (because sometimes I want to give them a chance, and this book allows 3 chances, but I catch myself not keeping up with it sometimes… my husband on the other hand is a fucking ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ champ ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ at using the 123 Magic method and reminds me to just count and stick to it, rather than drive myself crazy๐Ÿคช (God I love him!๐Ÿ˜Œ๐Ÿฅฐ) and I gotta say, the method fucking works๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ! Worth a shot if you find yourself spiraling with the kiddos! Just try not to forget to count ’em like me, and it’s smooth sailing (promise! It’s worth the read! So incredibly helpful!)!

Fall Wardrobe Staples

Fall Wardrobe Staples

Anyone else find themselves needing some new clothing staples, but can’t seem to find anything for the life of you anywhere?! ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ

I looked in a few of my favorite stores over the weekend (Ross, Marshalls, Burlington, Old Navy.. gimme all the deals!) and to my shock, because I usually can find at least a few loves for a great price, but NOPE! I found ONE thing! And it’s not even near cold enough to wear yet ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿฅต It’s a black and white distressed sweater with stars on it ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ˜ isn’t it funny how tattered, ripped clothing is literally the chรญcest fad?! I’m here for it though ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿคฉ I love how comfortable and care free, yet still put together, it looks!

I think my biggest trouble not finding anything was A) I couldn’t try anything on because dressing rooms are closed due to Covid ๐Ÿ˜ญ and B) I refuse to pay too much for certain things๐Ÿคท๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ. For example, a really simple, pretty lace embroidered tank top (to wear under my sweaters): $29! For reals?!?! I will scour the internet and find it for less, OR! I’ll pay $29 as long as it come’s with 2 or 3, not just 1 ๐Ÿคช.

So my shopping at brick and mortar places was a complete bust. Which sucked.. but, at least we have the internet! I love to use Poshmark, Mercari, and of course, Amazon. And if you’re intrigued by Poshmark and decide to sign up, use code @PoshyMa for a $10 credit towards your first purchase! You can also sign up for Mercari and get up to $30 with my invitation link here!

But where I always seem to find what I want/need- Amazon takes the cake on availability/pricing/ease of looking for wtf you want ๐Ÿคช๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿฅณ So ladies, best of luck this fall with your fall staples! It’s a different season then usual, so lets embrace the internet lol

The BEST Damn Blueberry Muffins Ever!

The BEST Damn Blueberry Muffins Ever!

We’re big on muffins in this household.

And with that being said… here’s the link to this genius recipe ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ’๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐Ÿณ

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/2868-jordan-marshs-blueberry-muffins

Now I have to forewarn you, and maybe it’s just me with this muffin, maybe I’m making them too big ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ I don’t really know (I probably am filling the cups up too much ๐Ÿ™ˆ)… but so far, the two times I’ve made these absolutely delightful, tasty muffins, the tops break off ๐Ÿฅบ when I’m trying to get them out of the pan ๐Ÿ˜ญ

BUT!

Here’s the silver lining that my sweet husband pointed out-
the tops are the best part ๐Ÿ˜‹

And then, I put the bottoms in another container and we devour it all within days ๐Ÿ˜‹

THESE MUFFINS ARE SERIOUSLY ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ SO ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸผGOOD๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ!


In case you’re in need of some muffin tins or containers! These are such a great deal!

Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons

The title says it all folks. I’ve enrolled us (gotta love parent participation ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜Ÿ๐Ÿ˜’) in swim lessons. Parker is 5 and we’ve been meaning to sign her up last yr but, life ๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿผ so we’re finally doing it! And figured why not do classes for Marley too. She turn’s 2 in July, and “they say” the earlier, the better, right?!

Right ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿผ(let’s get it straight before people say they love/hate parent participation classes ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿผthis ain’t my first rodeo. I have done yearsss of parent participation classes ๐Ÿ˜‚Marley and I even do a parent participation gymnastics class on Tuesdays right now, while P is in her big girl class ๐Ÿ˜ŠBut swimming sucks because I have to shave, wear a bathing suit, get in the water (not that I hate water but it’s been way cooler than usual in Roseville, CA and its cold in the dang pool!), and then encourage my child ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ that is cold ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ as well ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ lol. So it’s just sometimes rough๐Ÿ˜ณ, but fun at times๐Ÿ˜Ž, and actually really rad to see the growth, and experience it so closely with them. But girrrrrrl ๐Ÿ˜ถshits cold, shaving sucks, and it was every day last week ๐Ÿ˜3 more classes left! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸผI’m done!

My sweet Parker girl has never loved getting her eyes wet (even closed, I mean of course eyes are closed in water lol, but I’m just saying water on the eyes in any way, is torture to this kid๐Ÿ˜ณ), getting splashed in a pool, splash pads are a forbidden for her๐Ÿšซ, and she will bawl her eyes out when any of these events happens๐Ÿ˜ญ. Life ๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™ˆyay. So when daddy and I mentioned we’re starting lessons.. and then the actual day comes and we start lessons ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

The girl was devastated. A complete, terrified, wreck. And I am a total sap for fear. And something really frightening you. And getting past it. And my husband and I are all for not emotionally damaging our child๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ. We related. We explained. We showed examples. Heck, I even scheduled the classes to where Parker watches Marley and I go first. And then we watch big sister when we’re done!

That first day was the hardest.

Marley was so/so the first day. It was SO hot! So she had no problem just getting acquainted with the water. But when it came time to try to blow bubbles in the water.. she was not a fan. But with a few distractions has always come around in class and ends up enjoying it. No worries๐Ÿ™ˆ, mama is just dealing with emotions left and right from these girls, it just takes time for them to come around ๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

Today was day 5 (it’s felt like we’ve been doing this for a month now lol). And BOTH๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ. GIRLS๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ. Not only got through the class with no tears, but made leaps and bounds! ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

We may have told P after that first rough day, that if she could be brave and get her face wet without any tears, she could pick out a small toy๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿผ.. a little something to give her the drive to actually want to try (instead of crying and being a complete wreck every time her face got wet๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜ญ) so she can get a toy๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿผ. And ever since we made that negotiation

She has been a complete champ!

No shame. I don’t consider that bribing. I consider that facing her fear, and rewarding her for succeeding at it!

And ever since getting her face in the water, and overcoming that huge step, she really likes swim lessons (hallelujah!๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ)! And now we have a 2 day break over the weekend and she’s ready for more! I told her we still luckily have 3 more classes next week, and are you ready for it?! She said: “that’s it?! I want to swim every day like we’ve been doing!” So.. I might sign her up again?! ๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿผwe’ll see if it works out to get another 2 weeks in before our camping trip in Augustโ˜บ๏ธBut Marley and I.. I think we’ll stick to just this round of classes for the summer ๐Ÿ™…๐Ÿผ

I just love that my husband and I are so sensitive to their little soles. And so on the same page in life. I think it’s really important to talk about feelings so that we’re able to feel strong and confident in hard/unknown situations and know that you’re feelings matter. We’re here to guide you. You can always talk to us. And if you’re ever uncomfortable with something please let us know. But swimming is something almost everyone does. And I promise you, you want in on swimming fun for the rest of your life with confidence that you wont drown. Point blank ๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿผ

I feel like I’m ranting on now and should let you go lol

So! I hope you all are having a great summer! And to sum up this post…

I’m almost positive my kids enjoy water now. Bath time is now shower time ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ I’ve reached a new milestone and baths are only at will now lol P has been able to shower now for a while and Marley LOVES showers now.

Our water journey shall continue!

How is your summer going?! Can anyone relate to going to swim lessons with your kiddos? Did they hate water? How do you overcome hard situations with your children? Let’s chat about it! I’d love to hear from ya’all!๐Ÿ˜Š

DIY Taco Seasoning

DIY Taco Seasoning

Hi ya’all! So it’s Sunday. And preschool is officially over ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ™€๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿ˜ฉ I’m feeling many emotions about it as I’m sure you can feel just reading this lol. I’m happy, sad, excited, nervous, and straight up a bit overwhelmed with the thought of my first, precious little girl starting the journey of k-12. She is an amazingly smart, oh so sweet, tender little gal that wears her emotions on her face and sleeve and heart (whatever the expression is ๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™ˆyou know what I mean though, right?!). The tears poured out of this poor girl at her preschool graduation. And it was the sweetest, most heart breaking, most amazing thing to watch her push through those tears and sing the songs they’ve been practicing and walked and got her “diploma” but man was it painstakingly hard to watch๐Ÿ˜ฉ. I just wanted to run up and hug her, but she loses it so much more when I console her, which I get (cuz I’m mom and she knows she can just let it gooooo let itttt goooo ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ™Š). But I didn’t๐Ÿ™…๐Ÿผ because she was pulling through๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ (unless she looked at me ๐Ÿ™ˆthen she welled back up๐Ÿ˜ญ), but I was just so amazingly impressed at how much my baby has grown up. And after the ceremony, she blossomed into her wonderful little confident self again ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ and we stayed for dinner and a pool party (not your usual preschool graduation, but it was such a fun time for the kids and parents tooooo, even though there were moments of oh my god I’m ready to goooo๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿ™ˆ).

So that’s where I’m at in life โ˜บ๏ธNow I need to figure out what the heck I’m going to do with my girls (5 yrs old & almost 2 yrs old) all ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผsummer๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ! But in the meantime, one thing I know that will always be apart of our summer is…

TACOS!

And I know, I know, tacos isn’t only a summer meal. My family, we eat tacos at least once a week (not kidding lol). Sometimes we’ll skip a week of taco nochรฉ, but you better believe we’ll eat it the next week.

I found my taco seasoning recipe on AllRecipes years ago. And it is THE best (seriously, so yummy๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ). It IS spicy๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅso I’ve altered the recipe since we have 2 little ones that thoroughly enjoy taco nochรฉ ๐Ÿ˜‹and since Marley can’t quite handle a taco shell yet, I make her a taco bowl ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐ŸผI’m going to link the original recipe, here, and I’ll post my altered version โฌ‡๏ธ

DIY TACO SEASONING (altered version, toddler/kid friendly)

  • 1 TBSP chili powder
  • 1/2 TSP garlic powder
  • 1/2 TSP onion powder
  • 1/2 TSP oregano
  • 1/2 TSP smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 TSP ground cumin
  • 1 TSP salt
  • 1/2 TSP pepper

I usually quadruple this recipe and put it in a seasoning jar to get multiple uses out of it (instead of making it every single time, which I stupidly did for far too long and am so happy I keep this stuff in a jar now! I might have to start using a mason jar ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ it’s that good!)

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

I had SO many zucchinis left over from the week that I never ended up using with our dinners (mom fail. I just wasnโ€™t in a zucchini mood!๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿผ). So when I saw that one was starting to look sad and growing a little fuz๐Ÿ˜ฌ (eeek๐Ÿ™…๐Ÿผ) I figured Iโ€™d better use up the other 4 before they start too (I hate wasting food and rarely do, just sometimes shit happens, ya know?!๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿผ).

When Iโ€™m on the hunt for a recipe, I resort to All Recipes, because I feel like itโ€™s just easier and faster to find a specific recipe on this site. Pinterest is absolutely amazing too, but I get way too side tracked with some things that are totally left field ๐Ÿ™ˆ(clothing, nails, furniture, crafts, I mean… I was just looking for a tuna casserole recipe ๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿผbut shit is too catchy these days! I’m so guilty ๐Ÿ™ˆ Pinterest is an addiction ๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ™Š). So on that noteโ€ฆ

I found a freaking delicious recipe. Quickly,๐Ÿ˜‚on All Recipes .

The only things I changed were:

  • Used vinegar, instead of lemon juice (just 1/2 a tablespoon)
  • Unsweetened vanilla coconut milk, instead of normal milk
  • Canola oil, instead of vegetable (all I had on hand๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿผ)
  • Added nutmeg (because we looove nutmeg in this household!)

So! Pop on over to All Recipes right here! And make these! I promise๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿผ to never ever post a recipe unless itโ€™s family approved๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ lol so trust me, when I say, these are legit yumminess๐Ÿ‘…. And  vegetables are snuck in๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ (these girls only like broccoli๐Ÿ˜, so when I can get another vegetable a chance๐Ÿ˜‚, I feel vindicated!)! It felt so good watching those cuties demolish them!๐Ÿ˜Š

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Welcome to Momminโ€™ On The Daily, where the times are currently wild and crazy, as Iโ€™m sure they might be for you as well ๐Ÿ˜œ Lets see, if I was new to this site, Iโ€™d want to know who the heck this person is thatโ€™s writingโ˜บ๏ธ Soooo, my name is Ericka, hi๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿผ! I’m a mama to two girls, 5 yrs old (just turned!) and almost 2 yrs old (July baby!โ˜€๏ธ). I’m married to the most amazing guy (on most days๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜˜ jk jk, love you babe!). We’ve been together for TWELVE years you guys! And married for almost 6 years (I know ๐Ÿ˜’he made me wait 5 years for a ring! But that’s why I love him so much. We really listen to each other and communicate and bonded almost instantly.. our friends thought we were cray cray probably, they never really told us (lol thanks guys!)! What else?….I love me some hair and make up. Iโ€™m a licensed cosmetologist in the state of California โ˜บ๏ธ. Iโ€™ve just been on a good 5 year hiatus so far ๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿผ(kids!), and I will always keep my license for the option to go back๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ. But for now, at this point in my life๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ, I love being able to stay home with my girls ๐Ÿ’žโ˜บ๏ธ(and I feel so lucky to be able toโ˜บ๏ธ I honestly never thought I would be a stay at home mom๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿผ, but here I am, momminโ€™ on the daily (no pun intended!๐Ÿ’๐Ÿผ โ€ฆ..Thatโ€™s a lie๐Ÿ™Š I definitely meant the pun๐Ÿ˜‚ Now you know where the name came from๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿผ) Also, not sure if brackets are allowed inside brackets๐Ÿ‘€, but we can let some things go here๐Ÿ˜˜, because this is a place for us to not have to be perfect, ask questions, share, vent, laugh, cry! (more brackets inside of brackets, but hopefully weโ€™re crying from laughing tears, but! We can get sentimental here)))) Anyways! If you are still here๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ and reading, thank you! ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ Letโ€™s be friends. Comment! Share! Enjoy! If you like me lots, please subscribe๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ, and Iโ€™ll send you some Momminโ€™ On The Daily inspo โ˜บ๏ธ

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Life Update

Life Update

Can you believe itโ€™s APRIL?!?!?!๐Ÿ™€Was it not just New Yearโ€™s?! This year is already a quarter of the way through and itโ€™s blowing my mindโ€ฆ

Marley girl is almost 2! ๐Ÿ˜ญTWO!! 3 more months and it’ll be July (shut the front door! ๐Ÿ˜ฌ)! Sheโ€™s a walking, talking (in her own crazy language, of course, with a couple actual words thrown in๐Ÿ™ˆ), wild and crazy (very crazy), bright little bundle of energy and I just love her to pieces! Parker just had her 5th birthday and Iโ€™m slightly freaking out that sheโ€™s starting kindergarten this ๐Ÿ˜ณyear!  Life is happening. These girls are getting big. And Iโ€™m so proud of them๐Ÿ˜š! …minus Marleyโ€™s hefty meltdowns and tantrums lately๐Ÿ˜’.. Those can go eff offโœŒ๐Ÿผ

Okay, next..

The husband. Heโ€™s gotten into gardening. It started with succulents. Those succers are so rad (see what I did there๐Ÿ™Šlol). But seriously, the whole family is into it now. And I love that we have something weโ€™re all really fascinated by๐Ÿ˜. Watching those little cuttings grow little babies. We look so forward to looking at the plants every dayโ˜บ๏ธlol. And then we decided we could try and do some herbs (chives, cilantro, oregano, basil) and then some veggies (mini red peppers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and corn. Yes. Corn. Pโ€™s obsessed and sheโ€™s just too stinkin cute that we decided to grow corn for her). Itโ€™s so fun! We have quite the succulent propagation going, weโ€™ll have to see what weโ€™re going to do with all of them! Maybe I could do a giveaway? Any succulent lovers out there?!

As for me, Iโ€™ve caught a thrift store bug. Nate and I went to a few around our town looking for things to plant our cute succulents in, and though they can be a bit of a mess to search through (some things are like๐Ÿ˜’๐Ÿ‘Ž๐Ÿผ โ€˜ew how long has this thing been collecting dustโ€™ and others are like ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผโ€˜you spark joy in meโ€™ and my heart flutters because everythingโ€™s like 2.99 or .65 orrr 1.99๐Ÿ˜ฎ (and I dunno about you, but this mama likes a good deal!) we found so much stuffffff! Mind blown! So many actual pots for plants with drainage, really nice baskets, wood boxes๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜.. Just a lot of really cool, random stuff that we could put our succulents in. So, of course, Iโ€™ve gone back a few times, and realized that with a good eye, and patience, thereโ€™s a good amount of some really nice clothing hidden in the rows and rows!๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ I came home and I was like โ€œBabeโ€ฆ I donโ€™t think Iโ€™ll ever be able to buy another piece of clothing for less than 2.99โ€๐Ÿ˜‚lol he was pretty stoked about it to say the least.

So life is pretty cool๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ. Everyone is finally getting better after being sick all last week (ugh, it basically feels like weโ€™ve been sick off and on since November!๐Ÿ˜ฃ). Easter break is next weeeeeeek๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฃ and during that week, the hubs and I are going to the Taking Back Sunday show on the 17th๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜ (eeeeek!)! And then itโ€™ll be Easter.

I mean… anyone else mind boggled?! Easter already?! What’s next? I gotta google this.. oh duh๐Ÿ™ˆ, Mother’s Day! lol well that’s exciting๐Ÿ˜Š!

Anyone else feel like this year is going by way faster than last?!

Tidying Up

Tidying Up

2019 has kind of felt like itโ€™s starting off on a very nice โ€œtidyingโ€ note.. I think we can thank Marie Kondo and our undying love for Netflix annnnnd maybe Khloe Kardashion ๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™ˆ (technically, I may cringe to admit it๐Ÿ˜ฌ, but I really like her. Why cringe? ..thereโ€™s so many Kardashion haters out there that are adamant about their hatred for them (so sometime’s I just wont admit I like them๐Ÿ™ˆ) but Iโ€™m trying to be unapologetically me, and I like her. She has always had an organizational bug in her ๐Ÿ˜(I mean the cookie jars on the counters๐Ÿ˜, the pantry๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜, the closet๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜.. Sheโ€™s always had her shit tidy and Iโ€™ve noticed lol)๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜

And I mean watching Marie Kondo’s “Tidying Up” on Netflix makes you want to pull everything out of everywhere, and make big โ€˜ol piles, and see what sparks joy and what doesnโ€™t. ๐Ÿ˜‚

And then,

put it all back, but organized ๐Ÿ˜Œ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ, neatly ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ(even in perfect little rectangles. her folding methods are life. changing. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผlol). Everything should have a place.๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

Thatโ€™s the worst part ๐Ÿ™ˆ, for me๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿผ, at least.. I get major analysis paralysis when it comes to keeping things in specific spots, and then, months later, my husband is like โ€˜this makes no senseโ€™ lol because Iโ€™ve moved everything around instead of putting it back in the same place (anyone else guilty?!… just me?!) ๐Ÿ™ˆ

So, Iโ€™m really tryyyyying!

To get it together.

Organize.

Get ready for it..

Not just the house, but the household.๐Ÿ™Š

Households can get crazy and need some tidying of their own. And as crazy as it may sound.. Or maybe it doesnโ€™t sound crazy.. I just thought it was weird on the show, how some of the couples mentioned that they feel like their life is more organized and put together after going through their tidying processโ€ฆ I GET ITTT! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ The more Iโ€™ve been organizing and getting my shit togetherโ€ฆ my shit ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ is actually ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ coming together ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ because I feel so much more on top of it after clearing through all the clutter and organizing.. Itโ€™s like I know what I want and Iโ€™m getting it๐Ÿ’๐Ÿผ. Ariana anyone?! Lol sorry I had to๐Ÿ™ŠItโ€™s so true though! I see it๐Ÿ‘€ (the beautiful organized homes all over Pinterest). I like it ๐Ÿ˜(I mean how could you not?). I want it ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ(I do, itโ€™s so true. Iโ€™m flipping out over the progress I have made, and though itโ€™s nowhere near Pinterest or Insta perfect, itโ€™s waaaaay better๐Ÿ˜Œ). I got getting it (itโ€™s a work in progress ๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿผ). I really am enjoying going through everything. Iโ€™m not full on Marie Kondoโ€™ing it. But I did start with organizing clothing drawers, and then organized the kitchen pantry, and then the kitchen cupboards.. Then decided the girls needed a toy rotation because they have so ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผmuch ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผstuff ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ! They literally weren’t even playing with everything and it was basically sitting there.. So! That sent me on a rampage of organizing all their toys into bins. And I have a cute little toy basket that they can fit enough toys into to play with for the week, and at the end of the week, we put everything aside, go โ€œshoppingโ€, put away last weekโ€™s toys, and then they get to play with their new ones for the week and so on (so proud of myself for finally doing this๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ. My husband suggested it many times before ๐Ÿ˜ but the challenge wasnโ€™t calling my name until recently when I just did the damn thing ๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿผlol so pat on the back because itโ€™s no easy task to go through toys and organize them into bins when your toddler wakes up way earlier than usual from her nap because she probably heard me going through the toys in her sisterโ€™s room. Yay me!๐Ÿ˜ณ It probably took 2 hours longer than necessary with toddlers in the way. You are warned. Itโ€™s a timely, yet, life changing chore!) I think the toy rotation thing might need a post of its own because I could really elaborate but I got more shit to say about tidying so, onward!

Thatโ€™s where Iโ€™ve been since the beginning of the new year people. Literally spiraling in this amazing โ€œtidyingโ€ frenzy. But I mean really, this is a pretty cool year.  Going through all the amazing things we do have, and getting rid of the unnecessary crap ๐Ÿ™Šthings  (thank you๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ), and donating it. Making space for the things we truly appreciate and love. Knowing where everything is (that๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ, is a time saver/life saver, in itself lol๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ), not being so stressed out and being more prepared and on top of it๐Ÿ˜Œ. Knowing that you can, and to just do it ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ(instead of over thinking, doubting, spiraling lol)

Youโ€™ve got this ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ


Just get to it ๐Ÿ˜‰ stop thinking about it. And go do it ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ. I promise you, you will not be upset that you organized your night stand or medicine cabinet or closet.. However you start, where ever you start, you started ๐Ÿ˜˜ and I bet youโ€™ll love it and crave more (…thaaaaat could just be me๐Ÿ™ˆ, I really enjoy this shit, but maybe not! You might love it too!)

Has tidying been taking over your world too?! Any amazing tips/advice to share with me? Head over to my Instagram and give me a follow! I promise I’ll start posting my progress on my home and I’d love to see your progress too! #momminonthedaily

Was Epsom Salt A Win Or Fail For My Shower Doors?

Was Epsom Salt A Win Or Fail For My Shower Doors?

You guys!

Iโ€™m sure if youโ€™re reading this, yโ€™all have been wondering if that shit actually works too and I gotta be honestโ€ฆ

I don’t think it’s worth it! ๐Ÿ™…๐Ÿผ

And when I say itโ€™s not worth it (in my opinion), I donโ€™t mean cost wise, because cost wise, this is by far a very cheap solution to throw together (original post linked here). Itโ€™s not worth it because it sucks to apply that concoction! And for all ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ that ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ work ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

It didnโ€™t look like that super clear, see-through-perfect glassโ€ฆ 

๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ™ˆ you feel me?! I thought I was going to rinse it away and be like wow! that shit really works! …But no.. ๐Ÿ˜

So I took it a few steps further because I was like well ๐Ÿ˜’ , I’m still desperate for this to look good now ๐Ÿ™ˆ so I squeegeed, windexed, and then rainXโ€™d

I know ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ™ˆ but look!

I made it worth while! But I wonโ€™t be doing that again any time soon lol because even after all of that effort ๐Ÿ˜’ my doors are fuckin dirty already and I need to clean that shit again..

So yay ๐Ÿ˜ญ

I hope my Pinterest attempt was fun for you to laugh at and I hope to do some more for y’all! What would you guys want me to try next?! Comment below! Do you guys have any cleaning tips for me?!

New Year, Same You, But Better

New Year, Same You, But Better

The start of a new calendar year always feels so refreshing ๐Ÿ˜Œ It is a new year. Technically, weโ€™re all the same people as yesterday, but, itโ€™s kinda special on New Yearโ€™s day, all trying to be a little bit (or a lot bit) better than last year. My resolution, is to not be so damn hard on myself, focus more on things I like, not be embarrassed of who I am… believe in myself more.. Be a strong wife and mom and friend. To not be afraid to shoot for the stars and try new things (I donโ€™t know about you, but I doubt myself a lot, so attempting projects.. The self judgement is so strong, instead of just trying to enjoy the cool project at hand… same? Or just me? ๐Ÿ™ˆ)

So this year, Iโ€™m just gonna put it out there ๐Ÿ™†๐ŸผYouโ€™re going to find a lot of my loves, like: family, toddlerhood, stay at home mom rants ๐Ÿ™Š, cooking and baking fails and wins, projects Iโ€™ve been wanting to do. Just me ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ Living life. Motherhood ainโ€™t easy. But itโ€™s also taught me the most about my inner strength ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผand what I can accomplish.. So the self doubt just needs to f off and Iโ€™m just going to start trying to overcome my own doubts and start thinking more positively๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

Hopefully, my vulnerability, will show that thereโ€™s no perfect highlight reel. We all are living this life, trying to be the best version of ourselves. Mistakes will be made. But those mistakes are lessons learned (I fucking hated hearing that back in the day lol but it is true) and Iโ€™m starting to feel like my only mistake lately is not being true to myself and just putting myself out there and doing the damn thing. Because Iโ€™ve wanted to for so long, so I feel like I owe it to myself, and to you (you wonderful person who is still reading this! lol)

So happy New Year ๐Ÿป๐ŸŽ‰ Iโ€™m just gonna keep it real on here and have fun with it ๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿผ hope you enjoy! Iโ€™m excited! What about you? Any resolutions? Let’s hear ’em! ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿผ