Words on Grief: Words I've read that have reached my soul. Words I've written, sharing my heart. Words I've repeated, as a sort of mantra for strength during the healing. Words I've shared in hopes that others in the trench of grief may be reminded that they are not alone. Follow more of my journey over at @littlemissmomma on Insta[...]
It's about this time of year that my family members start asking me what I want for Christmas. Ben is a VERY last minute shopper so quick shipping is pretty much a must for him. I thought it could be helpful for some of you if I put together a handful of my favorite stocking stuffer and gift ideas that I've found on Amazon (for all th[...]
via @michellebeller After losing Stevie earlier this year I made two simple promises to myself. I promised I would get out of bed every day. And I promised I would get dressed every day. I didn't need to leave the house. I didn't need to put on a face that didn't match what I was feeling inside. I didn't need to rush through my[...]
For years a cabin in Lake Arrowhead has been on our family vision board. Arrowhead was the very first vacation we took as a family after Stevie was born (she was only 2 months old when we dipped her toes in the lake) and it was our first time venturing away from home as a family after she passed away. These are some pictures taken on t[...]
I didn’t see any of this coming. I didn’t know our world would be turned upside down and literally every aspect of our reality would forever be transformed. But while i didn’t foresee any of this trauma and pain, i can look back now and see so clearly all the ways in which we were prepared to navigate this storm, this nightma[...]
Mary Susan McConnell is a gem of a human and has given me the great honor of being a guest on her podcast for a second time. In The Mama Bear Podcast, Mary Susan has created a platform for parents of kiddos with special needs and super powers to share their experience and their unique voice in a safe space--the purpose: reminding ea[...]
DIY All Natural De-Tangler ???? This recipe is my saving grace for combing through Stevie’s curls. I never imagined I’d have a curly haired babe so this mama is having to learn all the tricks to keep her tangle and tear free. Bonus: this recipe has NO chemicals or synthetic fragrances and all the oils are super nourishing f[...]
