By: Ashley Elenz July 27, 2019July 27, 2019 Morebest lemonade, DIY, how to, lemonade stand, mom of three, Thirst quenching7 Comments

How to Make the Best Lemonade Stand for FREE!

Not going to lie, our daughter had wanted to do a lemonade stand for a solid four years. I on the other hand, did not. [judge away judgy-mc-judgersens]I thought it was a cute idea, but I did not want to go through all the “work”, that was actually required to do such an activity. It…

By: Ashley Elenz July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 Familylibrary, mom of three, parenting tips, rainy day activities, Rainy Day Fun, summer activities13 Comments

Why the Library is the Perfect Rainy Day Activity

Having a rainy day in the middle of the summer or while on an extended break with kids can leave you wondering what to do next. As mom of three I have grown to love and enjoy all the activities + fun times that are created by visiting a local library. The library is the…

By: Ashley Elenz July 12, 2019July 12, 2019 Familydate your spouse, dating your spouse, family of five, marriage, mom of three10 Comments

10 Hidden Benefits to Dating your Spouse

Great marriages don’t just HAPPEN because two people are madly in love with one another and everything just flows right all of the time.Nope. Not how it works.Great marriages are CREATED. They are intentional. They are two people who choose love + forgiveness just 51% more than the latter every.single.day. Dating your spouse is just…

By: Ashley Elenz July 9, 2019July 10, 2019 FamilyBoy mom, Mom Blog, mom of three, potty train, Potty train a boy, POtty training12 Comments

15 Tips for Potty Training a Boy- Before They Turn 3!

Do you think that your babe is ready to start potty training? Do you feel like others aren’t as hopeful about starting at such a young age? Here are 15 tips for potty training a boy. And how to do it before they turn 3! A little background as to why we started so early……

By: Ashley Elenz July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 FamilyBaby Registry, First Time Mom, Mom Blog, Mom Life, mom of three, Mom to be8 Comments

The Softest Crib Sheet. Ever

Not sure about you guys, but we seem to go through sheets + bedding almost daily. Between kids getting sick and potty accidents to everyday wear + tear to even last night a water bottle resting against the sheet, making a giant wet spot and needing to be changed. We seem to be changing the…

By: Ashley Elenz June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 FamilyMom Blog, Mom Life, momvacation3 Comments

Why I said “Peace Out Kids” and took a Momvaction: 6 Things You Get When you Take a Mom Break

Here’s a little snippet as to why I took a momvacation and what you can get from taking one yourself! As my husband and I were discussing what to do for his upcoming off weekend [we are a racing family and he only gets some many a year] I mentioned that what we really needed…

By: Ashley Elenz June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 Style4th of July, Mom Blog, mom of three, Simple Styles7 Comments

Super Simple 4th of July Looks

Happy Birthday America! I am not one that typically wears much red, so I am always looking for some super simple 4th of July looks. I figured there might be some others who are in need of a little festive fourth inspiration as well. So I put together five casual, super simple different looks for…

By: Ashley Elenz June 17, 2019July 23, 2019 FamilyMom Blog, mom of three, play with kids, summer activities, Things To DoLeave a Comment

20 Easy + Cheap Summer Activities

Now that summer is in full swing trying to keep three kids entertained can sometimes be a task. It can also add up pretty quickly trying to do, well just about anything. So I am always looking fun cheap + easy summer activities to do with the kids. To make your life easier [and mine…

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The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals 2019: Last Minute Steals + Deals you Must Have!

By: Ashley Elenz July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

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Not sure what to buy on this year’s Amazon Prime Day or just want it ALL? Here is a short + sweet list of some of my favorite steals + deals from this years Amazon Prime Day ! Not a prime member ?Try it here for FREE ! Kids Rainbow Daze Rain Boots for Girls…

An Ode to the Great Dads

By: Ashley Elenz June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

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Sometimes I feel like Father’s Day gets shuffled into being another gift-giving holiday rather than focusing on how stellar + great dads are. Whereas on Mother’s Day it feels like the focus is always on how wonderful we are. [well, because- we are.] I just don’t feel like we give the great dads out there…

Harry Potter themed Nailed It! Party

By: Ashley Elenz June 11, 2019June 11, 2019

MoreHarry Potter Birthday Party, Lifestyle Blog, Mom Blog, mom of three, Nailed It Birthday Party, Parties12 Comments

This year for our daughter’s 10th birthday she wanted a ” Nailed It! “ themed party. Being a huge Harry Potter fan, we thought it would be super fun incorporate that into the Nailed It! party. We decided on this Nailed It! party theme back in January of this year. At that point I had…

Being Mom of Three and What I Have Learned

By: Ashley Elenz June 6, 2019June 6, 2019

FamilyMom Life, mom of three, parenting10 Comments

I am frequently asked what it’s like to be a mom of three… I think my favorite analogy to reference is from the comedian Jim Gaffigan “You know what it’s like having a fourth kid? Imagine you’re drowning… then someone hands you a baby.” Just swap out “fourth” for “third” and you have a very…

5 Ways to Style a Leopard Print Tee

By: Ashley Elenz May 29, 2019June 11, 2019

StyleLifestyle Blog, Mom Style, Spring Style, Style8 Comments

This Leopard Print Tee is my absolute favorite right now. The material is so soft and it is the PERFECT pattern! As much as I LOVE this print, sometimes it can be a bit of challenge to figure out the best way to style such a bold print. Don’t worry though – I GOT YOU.…

Dear Sweet Girl

By: Ashley Elenz May 20, 2019May 20, 2019

Familyfamily growing up, girl mom, Motherhood, preteens6 Comments

Dear sweet girl, As you turn the big 1-0 today and officially enter the preteen years there are a few things I want you to know. Some life lessons that as you start making your way towards those oh-so-fun teenage years, I think will serve you great value. I want you to first know that…

Cookie Tacos

By: Ashley Elenz May 5, 2019May 5, 2019

Morecinco de mayo, food blog, how to, Lifestyle Blog, Mom Blog, recipes, tacotuesday10 Comments

Cookie Tacos for Cinco de Mayo or Taco Tuesday! We are definitely a taco loving family. Taco Tuesdays are a weekday favorite around here. We even had a taco themed birthday party one year! So it’s not surprising that we found a way to make them into a sweet treat that is fun for all…

Teething; How to Take The Bite Out of It. Tips, Tricks + Products to Get Relief.

By: Ashley Elenz May 2, 2019May 3, 2019

Familybaby tips, Mom Blog, Mom Life, Mom Tips, parenting, teething, teething hacks, teething help13 Comments

After having three kiddos, we have a little bit of experience with the oh-so-amazing teething years. As our youngest is getting his second round of teeth in I thought I would share some of our favorite tips, tricks + products that get us through teething! Tips Have compassion. Sounds simple, right? But honestly when a…

5 truths and a Lie for Successful Breastfeeding

By: Ashley Elenz April 26, 2019April 27, 2019

Familybreastfeeding, First Time Mom, mastitis, Mom Tips, Momlife, New Mom Tips, nursing, parenting, pumping10 Comments

Let me start by saying. EVERY baby is different, even from one child to the next. As well as every mom bod is different. These suggestions are not guaranteeing you to have the perfect breastfeeding journey or even that it will work for you 100 percent. These are just some things that have helped me…

Why I Stay Up Late, Instead of |Just| Going to Bed

By: Ashley Elenz April 23, 2019April 24, 2019

FamilyMom, Mom Blog, mom of three, Momlife, No rest, sleep1 Comment

Why do I stay up late + wake up looking and feeling like a homeless pigeon instead of just hitting the hay at a decent hour? I could totally do the latter and wake up early but for this mama, that isn’t what works right now. These days I don’t get much quiet time in…

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