(Prefacing the below details with the fact that I’m sharing a happy photo with this story, which might be confusing. It took some time, but I do feel content now and okay with everything.) Earlier this year, I found out I was pregnant. It was a bit of a surprise and a bit of an...
It’s that time of the summer again when the family bucket list starts to look more like the check list for back to school essentials. Supplies, lunchboxes, clothes, shoes, gear for activities. It’s all starting! This last stretch of the season is always a little bittersweet knowing the summer will be winding down and the...
Off to a great start! We have been counting down to this new school year and are so excited for everything to get moving. We plan to balance our daily dose of screen time and virtual lessons with activities and play time. New kicks are one of those happiness boosters that put a pep in...
This post is sponsored by Plum Organics®. The opinions and text are all mine. Moms, you know the days when you feel like you’re going non-stop from school pick up to bedtime and the day can seem like an endless checklist of small to-dos? I know the feeling! For me, the “2-pm-til-bedtime” stretch can sometimes...
One thing I love about our towns is finding so many hidden gems to enjoy. I’m talking semi-secret beach accesses, restaurants off the beaten path, and 30A playgrounds I can count on for a good time. If you know, you know. While I’m not cool enough to say that I grew up at the beach,...
When it comes to the daily routine and all things mom life, making things as simple s possible is a must. That goes for dinner time, mom style and even extracurriculars. In this post, I’m sharing a few of the things that help keep life uncomplicated. Mom Style If I’m chauffeuring from school to piano,...
Special thanks to Walmart for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are my own. With all of the back to school buzz and everything we’ve been doing to get organized for a new school year, I’ve put one major kid category on the back burner: TOYS! I can’t even tell you how long it’s been...
This has been hands down one of the most fun projects I’ve done in awhile. Who knew a playhouse makeover would be so fun?! I’m kicking myself that I didn’t take the plunge when Emery was younger but we kept putting it off and could never pick a playhouse to commit to. She’s been having...
I’m not the best in the kitchen so it takes a little extra effort for me when it comes to putting together meals and school lunch boxes. I try to be creative so that it’s fun and interesting for both the girls and for me. I love making faces and scenes out of food and...
This school year, I’m hoping for smooth mornings, easy evenings and my kids magically doing “all the things” without me reminding them. Ha! A mom can dream, right? To help make each AM and PM as simple as can be, I made this weekly checklist for Emery. She loves to mark off tasks, which she...
Ahhh, yes. The summer heat wave is still going strong, but we’ve reached the end of the season when one big thing looms ahead. If you’re suddenly sweating thinking about early morning alarms, big yellow buses and packing lunches daily, you guessed it. Yes, friends, we’ve arrived at the annual August rush known as Back...
Newton Baby provided this product in exchange for an honest review. Good morning, friends! Today I wanted to share an essential part of our everyday. I’m talking about something that helps me rest easier, makes our nights smoother, lets me wake up bright-eyed and improves how we feel each day. I’m talking about… a crib...
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. If you’re a mom with at least one school-age kiddo, you’re probably feeling the August rush of prepping for classes. Same here! Summer has flown by and we’re now in one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year. There is so much to get from supplies (They need how...
30A Mamas, this one’s for you! School will be out before we know it with a calendar full of blank summer days, glorious with possibility. Looking to fill those with fun camps, activities and education for your kids or grandkids? I’m rounding up a list of 30A’s best summer camps, categorized by theme. Adventure Camp...
You may have noticed there are a few changes around here (and I’m not just talking about my growing belly!). I’m excited to introduce you to my new and improved brand, 30A Mama. For the past few years, my humble home on the internet has been 30A Street Style. When I started with that name...
