Mom Hacks, Tips & Tricks

A few years ago, I (as a new mom of one) hosted a little potluck pool party for some mommy friends and their tots. One of my friends showed up to my house, with her three little kids in tow. As she dashed by me, chasing her toddler who was heading straight for the pool, she hands me a plate of beautifully decorated chocolate covered strawberries.  I was in awe. I couldn’t remember if I brushed my teeth that morning (actually, I think I did since company was coming over!) but she was able to make such a fancy dessert…AND SHE HAS THREE KIDS! I resorted to the fact that she must have paid someone to make them or...

Our mom for this edition of Heart & Home is no stranger to RSMB.  You may remember her lovely backyard chickens and her words of encouragement to get our own! You may also have seen her beautiful calligraphy or adorable, new clothing line popping up on your social media.  Today, we are chatting with Holly Everett of Maison Everett blog and shop.  Let's just start by saying that she is one very talented lady, but even more importantly, she has the sweetest of hearts.  I knew taking a peek inside her home would be nothing short of inspirational.  I hope you enjoy today's tour of this beautiful home and hearing the very thoughtful words of the momma behind it! Q:...

Last month, my husband and I took our baby to the beach for the first time. Almost every summer of my life, my family has spent a week on the Gulf Coast, usually in the Orange Beach/Pensacola area. We rent a condo and spend the week relaxing, swimming, reading, cooking, going out for dinner, and shopping at the outlet mall. It is a week that everyone looks forward to, and this year was particularly exciting because we brought along a new addition: our four month old son, William. I was very, very nervous about taking him. He had never slept anywhere but our house and I didn’t know how he would adjust. He had also been going through a bit...

Let me first start by saying, my husband is one of those amazing spouses. He will help out anywhere that is needed (even diaper duty!) without much of a grumble. And he (usually!) never points a finger if the house is getting messy. That being said, he is only there so much. I am a single mom a great portion of the time...due to the crazy life of having a shift-working spouse. This is in no way to bash him or make me seem like superwoman. Believe me, I will be the first to admit I am NOT superwoman! In my marriage, our situation is a little different because he is a firefighter that works 24-hour shifts at the station...

As much as I'm still holding onto the highchair, Judah is slowly wanting to eat at the table with us more and more.  I know I should be excited about the fact that he's getting bigger and can handle sitting at the table, but the lazy, clean freak inside of me doesn't want to have to clean and wipe down the table every night.  I much prefer rinsing off the highchair tray and calling it a day! No judgement zone, right?? However, I know our highchair days are coming to an end, and in an effort not to ruin my normal placemats, I decided to make him his own.  As you already know, I am no seamstress.  But give me...