today, July 23, is the day I finally launch my blog. It also would have been my mom’s birthday. You see, when I was two years old, she left me. Not like the ‘packed her bags and walked out’ left, but the completely gone from this world left. Cancer took her from us. she still had so much life to…
Blog Dedication
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Meet the Family
hi! I’m Arielle. a thirty-ish wife to my better half, and mama to the sweetest little girl-gang. together, we are explorers, travelers, adventure seekers, creatives, messy, mistake-makers, loving Jesus and seeking his joy in every day moments. we love, talk, cry, share, and encourage, while sticking together to figure out this crazy life. oh, and we really love Mickey Mouse….
BOHO Playroom Makeover
This might be my favorite project I’ve ever put together. Mainly because this space was in desperate need of design and function, but having girls that love all the girly things made it even better. First off, the walls needed a touch of color. These arches were taking over my Pinterest page, and I knew it was a trend I…
Homeschool Kindergarten Recap
As a mother, the pandemic forced some pretty big decisions on us. Berkley was supposed to start Kindergarten that fall, and I wanted so badly for her first year to be perfect. But with the question of virtual learning, wearing masks, the Covid illness itself, and even Plexiglas around desks, nothing was sounding good. We all had to make the…
My MUST HAVE hair products
Everyone always asks what my “secret recipe” is for growing hair long and strong. And honestly, I have to give my pregnancies most of the credit. While I did suffer from postpartum hair loss and breakage, the length I gained while carrying my girls was unbelievable. From there, to maintain my locks, vitamins, drinking enough water, and these products have…
I thought Breastfeeding was supposed to be EASY.
When I was pregnant with Berkley, the idea of breastfeeding seemed so strange to me. I remember telling my boss I’d be back from my maternity leave early, ready to travel, and no, I didn’t need need any accommodations for pumping when I returned. BOY WAS THAT A LIE. The moment my doctor laid Berkley on my chest, everything I…
What gender do you want?
Such a weird question, right? But yet it’s probably the most common one asked. “Do you guys want a girl, or a boy?” It’s not like anyone gets to choose, so how on earth did that even become a thing to ask? In a sweet tone, most women respond with that cookie cutter answer, “We’d be happy no matter what,…
Dear Postpartum Mama.
Dear Postpartum Mama, Congratulations! You’re home from the hospital and holding the most precious gift you could have ever received. You’re exhausted and overwhelmed, and gosh can’t figure out why you’re crying over baby socks. I’m sure friends and family have all asked how you are doing, expecting their smile to be reciprocated. But how are you feeling? Because you…
Atlanta, Georgia Spring Break trip
Every year we take a big Spring Break trip, and it’s kind of crazy to think back to this one. Talk of the Covid pandemic was just in the beginning stage, and not severe enough for us to cancel our travel plans. It wasn’t until we checked into our hotel, did places start closing and the PR events planned were…