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monthly goal ideas

150+ Achievable Monthly Goal Ideas to Improve Your Life + Free Goal Setting Printable

Jan 13

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Finding Purpose as a Mom, Motherhood, Productivity, Routines

Are you looking for achievable monthly goal ideas to help you improve your life? If so, you’re in the right place! Setting monthly goals can be a total game-changer! Who doesn’t love crushing goals and feeling accomplished at the end of the month? I know I do! Whether it’s finally mastering that new recipe or […]

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If you’ve ever googled time management for busy moms while reheating your coffee for the third time… you’re not alone. Most moms aren’t short on motivation. We’re short on uninterrupted minutes. And mental space. And quiet. The frustrating part? We’re doing things all day long. We’re feeding, cleaning, answering questions, planning, remembering appointments, breaking up […]

Feb 23

Mom Tips, Motherhood, Productivity, Time Management

Time Management for Busy Moms: How to Get More Done Without Doing More

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Simple Home Organization Systems

If you’ve ever spent a weekend organizing your house, felt amazing for about 48 hours, and then wondered how everything exploded again by Tuesday… you’re not alone. Home organization for busy moms isn’t about creating a perfectly styled space. It’s about creating systems that can survive real life. Kids. Messes. Laundry piles. Interrupted naps. Half-finished […]

Feb 10

Mom Favorites, Motherhood, Organize & Declutter, Productivity, Routines, Uncategorized

Simple Home Organization Systems for Busy Moms (That Actually Stick)

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If you’ve ever searched for a daily routine for moms with kids and immediately closed the tab because it started with a 5am alarm, a silent house, and a hot cup of coffee… same. That version of motherhood might exist for some people. But for many of us? Our kids wake up early. Or wake […]

Jan 26

Motherhood, Productivity, Uncategorized

A Realistic Daily Routine for Moms with Kids (No 5am Wake-Ups)

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There are seasons of motherhood where productivity feels easy.And then there are seasons where everything feels… heavy. The house is loud, the to-do list is long and even when you want to feel productive as a mom, you don’t really know where to start. If you’re a stay at home mom, the days can blur […]

Jan 13

Motherhood, Productivity

9 Productive Motherhood Tips for When You Need a Reset

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pregnancy gifts for first time moms

In need of some pregnancy gifts for first time moms? You’re in luck! Becoming a mom for the first time can be an exciting yet overwhelming experience. Whether you are the one expecting your first bundle of joy or you’re shopping for a friend, it’s not always easy to find the perfect gift. My first […]

Nov 3

Gift Guides, Mom Favorites, Motherhood

41 Must Have Pregnancy Gifts for First Time Moms

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Pregnancy Must Haves

Looking for the best pregnancy must haves for moms? You’re in the right place! Over the past seven years, I have been pregnant four times. It’s safe to say I’ve learned a thing or two about what items are necessities during the nine months of carrying a baby. Today I’m sharing my top pregnancy must-haves […]

Oct 24

Mom Favorites, Motherhood

15 Pregnancy Must Haves From a Fourth-Time Mom

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Are you looking for some new family Christmas traditions to try this year? If so, you’re in luck! Whether you just had your first baby or your kids are older there is something magical about spending time together as a family during the holidays and having your own family Christmas traditions. I know it’s something […]

Oct 22

Christmas, Holidays & Celebrations

44 Festive Family Christmas Traditions to Start this Year

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Holiday Prep

Christmas may be a few months away, but it’s never too early for a little holiday prep! The holidays will be here before we know it, and it will make them so much more enjoyable if you plan ahead. As a busy mom, I like to do as much holiday prep as I can in […]

Oct 15

Christmas, Holidays & Celebrations

Holiday Prep | 11 Ways to Plan Ahead

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If you’re a parent like me, you’re always trying to strike that delicate balance between giving your kids more freedom and ensuring they’re safe. My oldest just turned 7, and while we’re not quite at the point where he’s walking to the park alone or calling friends after school, I know it’s coming…probably sooner than […]

Aug 12

Kids & Family

Why We Plan to Use the Bark Watch (and Why You Should Too!)

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xoxo, Nicole

With four kids so spread out in age and a busy schedule, life tends to get chaotic. No matter what, though, family comes first. Follow along as I share our journey as a soon-to-be family of 7, along with some tips and tricks of how I do my best to organize the chaos and manage the madness of motherhood!

Welcome to the blog!

I'm Nicole! A 30-something-year-old wife and mama who was born and raised in South Louisiana. I'm married to my best friend, and we live in the Baton Rouge area.  I have 3 kids + one the way and a 19-year-old stepson in college.

I'm Nicole! A 30-something-year-old wife and mama who was born and raised in South Louisiana. I'm married to my best friend, and we live in the Baton Rouge area.  I have 3 kids + one the way and a 19-year-old stepson in college. With four kids so spread out in age and a busy schedule, life tends to get chaotic. No matter what, though, family comes first. Follow along as I share our journey as a soon-to-be family of 7, along with some tips and tricks of how I do my best to organize the chaos and manage the madness of motherhood!