Life

To my messy (wonderful) husband

You’ll never regret having crumbs in your kitchen if it means your children are secure in their father’s love for them.

Confession: I think I internet too much

I want to use technology when I have a purpose to, and I want to be intentional about the times when I am simply enjoying my surroundings without a red notification dot in sight. ?

Dear working moms: You inspire me. Thank you. Love, this stay-at-home mom.

Thank you for showing us that who you were before, although never the same again after children, is important to preserve.

3 essential questions to ask at the end of every hard day

Carving out this time helps me know that though I did not live out my day perfectly, I did live it well.

What to eat during the second trimester of pregnancy

Nutritional needs for a growing mom and baby.

Don’t put off your girls’ weekends

Find your pre-mom gaggle of girls & embrace them, they are your connection with a part of yourself you may have lost.

Dear new mama of two: It gets easier before you even realize it. Believe me.

You’ve got this. I have so much faith in you. It’s all going to get easier; not in a year, not in six months, but next month. Next week. Tomorrow.

How to say no—without fear of disappointing others

Saying “no” doesn’t mean being a jerk. It means respecting your + others’ time.

The 10 top trending girls’ names from the past decade

Some names come from seemingly nowhere to explode onto the scene. ?

I found it hard to believe I would miss this. Until I got a glimpse into the future.

Raising little ones really is magical. Sometimes it’s just hard to see through all the stickiness. 

To the mom searching for balance: Embrace the beautiful chaos

Most of the time it feels like I’m juggling, not balancing. And maybe that’s okay. Maybe this is the season to perfect my juggling act and *not* my balancing act.

Passion + parenting can co-exist—and here’s how

Having children is most definitely a game changer, but it doesn’t have to be a romance killer.

On the hard days, you still show up

Allow yourself to be less than great. Instead, just BE.

Fuel for you + baby: The importance of mama’s diet the first 1,000 days

Those first 1,000 days offer a unique window of opportunity to positively impact the long-term health of a child.

Reminder: Working from home is still working

Because working from home is definitely, without a doubt, working.

Jessica Quarello’s Pregnancy Style

Bump envy!

I didn’t know I could love my husband more—and then he became a dad

This is the messiest, sleepiest, craziest time—and that’s when you realize what a good thing you really have.

The 5 most unexpected, beautiful lessons from my 5 years of motherhood

The lessons from parenting aren’t always easy, but they will change the ways we engage with the world.