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You’ve found it, our place of helpful guides, creative expression, silly stories, cute kid pictures and genuine recommendations. We live a balanced and busy life working from home, and sharing the joys we experience every day with our beloved minis! As a lifestyle blog, our posts are all related to things we experience and want to share. We write posts about everything, sometimes partnering brands we trust, use and believe in! Any links or ads you click may generate a small commission for us, without adding any cost to your purchase. This is a way that bloggers offset the costs associated with blogging. You can read on knowing that we have poured our hearts and souls into the content you’ll discover, and hope that you’ll stick around and be part of our community.
3 things I wish I’d learned sooner – skincare edition
3 Skincare Secrets I wish I'd learned soonerSkincare is one of those things many of us in our early 30s become obsessed with, despite perhaps failing to acknowledge the importance of prior to that time... So here are the top 3 things I wish I'd learned earlier in...
How to stay on track this year
How to stay on track this year We’re excited to have ASPIRE as a sponsor on this blog post. The opinions expressed are our own. It's already the end of February, and if you're like many people, this is when the goals, resolutions, etc start to fade from top of mind......
How to deal with negativity online
How to deal with negativity As An Online Creator It’s easy enough to repost memes or say things like “their opinions don’t pay your bills”, or “anyone criticizing you is doing less than you”, etc. but the fact is, the negativity can get to you still, whether you...
What is Melon’s House Party
What is Melon's House Party? Morning vibes - music lovers edition! Lincoln & I are the early birds of the house, and lately, we have been loving the addition of listening to Melon’s House Party by our partners at @WonderyKids, part of @WonderyMedia. Prior to...
Clean Beauty Deals 2021 – Holiday Gift Guide!
Beauty Gift Guide Winter/Holiday Edit We've gathered the best clean beauty options on sale at the time of this post, or in the near future around the Black Friday-Cyber Monday timeframe! Read a little about each company we've featured below, as we are pretty...
How to work with brands this holiday season
how to work with brands this holiday season ...and how not to! Yep, it's already the holiday season, and if you aren't booked up with collabs through the end of the year, you may be wondering exactly how to work with brands this holiday season. Don't worry, chances...
No News November
No News November... are you up for the challenge? Ever heard of no-trash November? What about no-sugar November or no-shave November? The concept is simple, refraining from certain things for the month of November. We're sure there are more than those 3, but what...
How to pick a niche
How to pick your niche and why it really matters! Why are niches important in blogging? If you're not a blogger and you've never considered becoming one, it's likely that the word 'niche' has left you baffled and completely uninterested. But the truth is that niches...
How to choose lighting – part 2
How to choose lighting for your home - Part IIThis is the long-awaited part 2 of how to pick lighting for your home! In Part 1, we covered how lighting can affect so much more than just the initial look of a room, and why it is important to ensure you're getting...
How to choose lighting for your home – Part 1
How to choose lighting for your home - Part IPicking lighting is one of the biggest decisions in a remodel or new build. Choosing a high quality source for your fixtures can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! We've done some of the work for you. While there...
Digital wellness – 5 ways to unplug without a digital detox
5 Ways To Unplug Without a digital detox Blogging, social media content creation and any online business tends to result in a job that never turns off if YOU don’t turn it off. There is always another DM or comment to reply to, email pitch or collab follow up to reply...
Best Skincare Products – Hormone Safe Edition
Best Skincare Products – Hormone Safe editionwhat does Hormone Safe mean?There are always new skincare trends that many people jump onto - but some are more important than others. Personal care products are full of chemicals, many of which can disrupt hormones. Add...
Quickly Start A Podcast On Anchor
Quickly Start A Podcast On Anchor Some people want to write, create videos, maintain an Instagram to share their creative expression, but if you're not one of those people, you may want to start a podcast. Especially if you really like to monologue and know a lot of...
Work-Life Balance Tips
Work-Life Balance Tips Work-Life Balance Tips In today’s busy world, it's no wonder that many people find themselves struggling to maintain relationships with friends and family while simultaneously balancing a demanding job. That being said, work-life balance is...
Meet Roy!
Meet RoyThe husband behind the blogs!We talk a lot about me but I’m actually just the voice of this operation - Roy handles sooooo much for our blogs and business and he’s just chilling behind the scenes most of the time. But, wow, this guy… He's so passionate about...
Top Tips for Back To School
make the most of distance learning This one is for all the people with kids going back to learning this fall! A little different than most years, huh? Here are our top tips for making a social distanced or virtual school year easier on your kids - and on you!...
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