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Hi there! I’m Sarah, a former special education teacher turned stay at home mom living in NE Indiana with my husband, son, and two sweet dogs. I’m a minimal-ish mama striving for balance in the chaos that life can become. Welcome!

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That happy feeling you have after getting a fresh haircut - my version of a spa experience once every 3 months. 💇 That hour away from home tonight did wonders for my mental energy. Justin and LJ got time together and I got time to mentally recharge and enjoy a relaxing wash, cut, and style.💆 When my stylist asked if I wanted her to curl it or just let it go after blowing dry and I said CURL please! And I feel zero percent guilt for taking that extra time. Mom guilt is a crock. I have come to terms with the fact that self-care isn’t selfish. It doesn’t mean I’m not a good mom. It doesn’t mean I’m loving my child any less. I cannot, I repeat, can NOT give 100% of myself to my husband and child every moment of every day. It leaves nothing left. Not one person would try to tell you it’s a good idea to keep driving another 150 miles once your gas light comes on, yet it seems that our society often makes moms feel bad for daring to take time to take care of themselves. That is crazy! I know that when I take care of myself I am able to actually do a better job. I am a happier, more patient mom. I want to give Justin and LJ my best and I’m at my best and brightest when I’m running on a full tank. And my tank is fullest when I’m making myself a priority too. I came home from my haircut feeling happy, refreshed, and ready to love on both my guys. 💙 More of my thoughts on this are on the blog today at the link in my profile. ✨

Be still my 💙 LJ testing out his crib at six weeks old has me feeling all kinds of feels. 💕😭😍 When I was pregnant with LJ I spent a ton of time prepping his little nursery. Now with baby #2 on the way, I'm in that nesting mode but we're still trying to figure out what the bedroom situations will be for our family of four. 💁Since there's no nursery prep happening right now, I thought it would be fun to share a little peek into LJ's nursery and share a bit about how I put it together. You can check it out at the link in my profile.👶

I've been terrible about posting on the gram lately (pregnancy+toddler mommin' 😅 and my boss was on vacation last week so I was extra busy covering for her) BUT I did have two new blog posts this past week, including a re-cap of my February Book Reviews. 🙌 You can find them at the link in my profile. 📚

Already so in love with this little one. 💚 I've been a little MIA lately on Instagram because through the first trimester it was all I could do to just keep up with regular life. I experienced quite a bit of nausea and fatigue, neither of which was unexpected since I had both during LJ's pregnancy, but they were a lot tougher to deal with while chasing a 15-month-old around all day. I've been more or less in survival mode through the past several weeks. Thankfully, now that I'm in the second trimester things seem to be easing up and life is getting more or less back to normal with the exception of one growing bump. 💕 #14weeks #pregnancy #growbabygrow #14weekspregnant #babybump

LJ has some exciting news to share! 💚 Swipe 👉 to see his mixed feelings on his new title. 😂 We are thrilled to be adding a new family member in August! Today's blog post shares all the details about the how the pregnancy has been going so far. Check it out at the link in profile! 👶 💙 💛 💚 💜 While we are so excited for this new little life, I know that for many, announcements like this are bittersweet at best and agonizing at worst. A huge part of my heart goes out to all who are enduring the pain and struggles of pregnancy loss or infertility. My first pregnancy was ectopic and ended with a traumatic rupture. I have felt the feelings of injustice to be denied what I most wanted, the ache of empty arms who long for a baby to hold, and the sting of another person’s happy announcement reminding me of what I had lost. It is a pain that no one should have to endure and my heart breaks for all who experience it. If you are struggling with infertility or loss of a baby, I know there’s nothing I can really do or say to take away the grief and ache of longing, but I want you to know I acknowledge you and am sending you love and holding you tight in my prayers. I hope that our journey gives you hope that your story isn’t finished. 💗

LJ's favorite part of the grocery store is the free stand where kids can pick a piece of fruit. 🍌 Swipe 👉 to see how the banana was his faithful shopping companion on our last trip to the store. 😂 Is grocery shopping a weird thing to blog about? Maybe, but today that's just what I did! This might make me a weirdo, but I actually love grocery shopping. It can be a little crazy with a toddler in tow, but there are a few little tricks I use to keep the process as simplified as possible. Today's blog post was all about the strategies I use and one app that has been nothing short of a grocery game changer for my family. Link in profile. ✨ Also, anyone else sometimes take their kid to the store in a sleeper? Solidarity, mama! #noshameinmymomgame 👊

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