Spring reset with @raw_generation_juices 🍊🥕🍏

Now is the perfect time for a juice cleanse to feel lighter and have more energy! I’m currently on day 2 of my 5 day juice cleanse with Raw Generation. I love that this cleanse includes cold pressed juices and plant-based smoothies. I’m a busy homeschool mom of two so having the protein smoothies really gives me that boost of energy that I need. Initially, I thought I would get hungry through out the day, but I haven’t! I drink 3 cold-pressed juices and 3 plant-based smoothies per day. So far I’ve lost a couple pounds but most importantly, my body feels refreshed! 

Summer is right around the corner so check out Raw Generation! There are a couple options to choose from the Skinny Clean, Low Sugar* Detox, and the Protein Cleanse. I’ve linked on my @shop.ltk
Let’s play and read!📚 Did you know that @Lov Let’s play and read!📚

Did you know that @Lovevery has a reading skill set for prek-2nd grade! We are a homeschool family so I love finding ways to make learning fun for my kids. This 3 part system is phonics based and Montessori inspired. We’re using part 2 of the reading skill set focused on blending words, spelling, and reading comprehension! The play-based learning makes our homeschool days so much easier and fun! 

Part 1: Sounds to Reading (Pre-k to Kindergarten)
Part 2: Words to Books (Kindergarten to 1st grade)
Part 3: Advanced Rules to Chapter Books (1st to 2nd grade)

If you homeschool or you’re just looking to improve your child’s reading skills, check out the Lovevery Reading Skill Sets! #LoveveryGift #PlayToRead #homeschoolmama #homeschoolcurriculum #homeschoolfamily
Resurrection Sunday 🙏🏽 “He is not here: fo Resurrection Sunday 🙏🏽 “He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.”
Matthew‬ ‭28‬:‭6‬
#ad Let’s go play family tennis 🎾   The we #ad Let’s go play family tennis 🎾  

The weather has been beautiful so that means more family adventures visiting new parks, tennis courts, and nature trails! The Ninja FrostVault Cooler has been a game changer for our outdoor trips! My kids are always asking for snacks and drinks during family outings. The top of the cooler stores cold beverages on ice and there’s a separate bottom compartment perfect for snacks, fruits, and sandwiches. I also love that this cooler has wheels making it so easy to move around! 

Do you have any outdoor trips planned with your family/friends? The Ninja coolers are now available at @Target! I’ve linked everything on my @shop.LTK. #NinjaCooler #TargetPartner #Target @ninjakitchen #liketkit https://liketk.it/5bkgk
Easter Event at Stony Point Fashion Park☀️ #a Easter Event at Stony Point Fashion Park☀️

#ad The @Stonypointfashionpark Easter event was a highlight of our weekend! We enjoyed the petting zoo, Easter bunny photos, face painting and the children’s entrepreneur market! It was really fun meeting all the kids and parents stepping into being an entrepreneur. We also stopped by our favorite places @sunshineplayrva @stonypointdiscoverycenter for the kids to play and explore STEM activities! The weather is warming up so make sure you stop by Stony Point Fashion Park for shopping, restaurants and fun kid’s activities!

Summer is right around the corner and we’re excited about the Summer Kids Club series beginning in June! Visit their link in bio for more!
#rvablogger #virginiablogger #visitvirginia
Come with us to Stony Point Fashion Park☀️ #a Come with us to Stony Point Fashion Park☀️

#ad We come here often for shopping, kids’ activities, and good restaurants! I love the park-like atmosphere,it’s perfect for my kids to run around. If you need to get some shopping done, @stonypointfashionpark offers a variety of Richmond based businesses and also my favorite retailers like Dillard’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Tiffany & Co. We stopped by @bitebybiteandco and had a delicious charcuterie board, my kids enjoyed playing at @sunshineplayrva, and we stopped by @stonypointdiscoverycenter which offers STEM programs, chess, and social programs for kids and teens!

Join me on Saturday April 12th from 11-1pm for the Easter Fun Event! This event will have the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, Easter bunny photos, face painting, petting zoo, festive crafts, charcuterie cups from @bitebybiteandco, and much more! We’re also excited about the Summer Kids Club series beginning in June! Visit their link in bio for more!
Spring Break Fun🌊🌸☀️ We extended our sp Spring Break Fun🌊🌸☀️

We extended our spring break with a trip to Great Wolf Lodge! At the last minute we decided to surprise the kids with a quick trip to their favorite indoor/outdoor water park. Seeing the kids smiles and laughs is my favorite. A highlight of our trip is being able to all get on the big water slide together. God blessed me with the sweetest kids and the best husband. I cherish these family trips so much. 

Does your family enjoy water parks? On the blog: Tips for Planning Great Wolf Lodge Trip #greatwolflodge #waterpark #waterparkday #indoorwaterpark #visitwilliamsburg
Spring Nails 🌸💅🏾 Let’s refresh my daug Spring Nails 🌸💅🏾

Let’s refresh my daughter’s nail collection! @ellamila has a variety of non-toxic nail polish and nail care products. I love the pretty spring pastel colors and the polish is fast drying!  I’ve been teaching my daughter the importance of taking care of her natural nails. So the Ella + Milla nail care products have been great with adding to a weekly nail care routine. Colors used: Dream and Wings of Dawn with the gel top coat. I finished the manicure with the Lavender cutical oil!

What’s your favorite spring nail color? I’ve linked the Ella + Mila spring nail polish and nail care products on my @shop.LTK #athomenails #nailtrends #cleannailpolish #ellamila #mommydaughtertime #ellamilapartner
Come with us to the Science Museum!☀️

If you’re looking for a museum that offers hands on learning + fun then the science museum is your place! There’s so much to explore here and lots of fun interactive STEM activities for kids. I love how excited my kids get when we’re here. We are a homeschool family so this is a great way for my kids to have hands on experience with science! I also love that every couple months there is a new featured exhibit. Currently NEW LEGO exhibit: Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO bricks! So if your kids love LEGOs definitely stop by! @sciencemuseumofvirginia 

Do your kids love interactive museums? Add this to your spring break and summer break activity list! #sciencemuseum #kidsmuseum #activitiesforkids #homeschoolfun #sciencemuseumofvirginia #virginiablogger
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Activities, Curriculum, Essentials, Homeschool, Schedules, Traveling · February 3, 2025

How to Start Homeschooling

I’m so excited to share these 7 simple steps to start homeschooling. I’m putting an emphasis on SIMPLE because homeschooling does not have to be complicated or stressful. Homeschooling is a beautiful opportunity for your child to learn in the…

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Blogging, Lifestyle · December 1, 2022

What is Blogmas?

Happy December 1st everyone! Tis the season for lots of joy and blogmas! So if you’ve been wondering what Blogmas is, I’ve got you covered with all the details. Blogmas is where you write a new blog post everyday until…

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Lifestyle, SAHM Tips · October 19, 2022

8 Habits of a Happy Stay at Home Mom

As a stay at home mom, it’s important to create healthy habits to bring happiness. When I first became a stay at home mom, I didn’t know what would bring me happiness. I was overwhelmed with all the tasks as…

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Home Tips, Lifestyle · August 6, 2022

How to Make your House Smell Good Naturally

Are you searching for ways on how to make your house smell good naturally? Over the years, I’ve gathered several hacks that helped make my house smell good naturally and also eliminate odors. When my home smells fresh and looks…

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Home Tips, Lifestyle · May 2, 2022

6 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Spring is here and with spring weather comes allergies. Spring is one of my favorite times because I get to do many fun indoor and outdoor activities with my kids. However, allergies can get in the way of us enjoying…

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Essentials, Homeschool, Seasonal, Spring · April 25, 2022

5 Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

I’m so excited to share these teacher appreciation gift ideas. My background is in education and I’m a former teacher and counselor. So, I know first hand some of the best gift ideas for teachers! This year, Teacher Appreciation Week…

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Lifestyle, SAHM Tips · December 16, 2021

6 Habits of an Intentional Lifestyle

An intentional lifestyle is a holistic way of life that brings more awareness to your values, beliefs and things that are important to you. There was a time in my life where I felt like I was running on autopilot….

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Lifestyle, Virginia · December 4, 2021

Short Pump Town Center- A Gift Guide

Thank you to Short Pump Town Center for sponsoring this post. As always, all views and recommendations are 100% my own. Short Pump Town Center has you covered for all your holiday shopping! With over 100+ stores to choose from,…

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Lifestyle, SAHM Tips · October 15, 2021

My Skincare Routine with Tula

I’ve been loving all the Tula products on my skin. I’ve been implementing the Tula products into my skincare routine for about a year now. First, let me first give you some details on my skin. I have oily skin…

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Essentials, Homeschool · July 31, 2021

2021-2022 Back to School Guide: School Supplies Checklist

It’s hard to believe that it’s already back to school time! There have been so many changes happening in the world and back to school time can be overwhelming. So, whether your child will be doing in-person learning, virtual learning,…

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Blogging, Lifestyle · September 16, 2020

8 Influencer Marketing Platforms for Beginners

I get a lot of questions on Instagram about how I get so many paid partnerships with some of my favorite brands! There are several ways to land paid partnerships with brands: pitching directly to brands via their PR contact email,…

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Lifestyle, SAHM Tips · March 23, 2020

10 Morning Routine Habits

A couple years ago I remember always saying, “I’m just not a morning person.” I would hit the snooze button on my alarm several times and when I finally woke up I was rushing through all those morning tasks to…

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Activities, Curriculum, Essentials, Homeschool, Schedules, Traveling · February 14, 2025

Choosing the Best Homeschool Curriculum for Your Child

The beauty of homeschooling is that you can choose a curriculum that best fits your child’s learning style. There are so many homeschool curriculums to choose from. Having a wide variety of homeschool curriculums can be great because you can…

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Activities, Curriculum, Essentials, Homeschool, Schedules, Traveling · February 11, 2025

How Many Hours Should You Homeschool?

How Many Hours to Homeschool  How many hours should you homeschool? That’s one of the top questions from homeschool families. When I first started homeschooling my daughter, I tried to resemble a structured 7-hour public school day. I’m a former…

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Activities, Curriculum, Essentials, Homeschool, Schedules, Traveling · February 9, 2025

Benefits of Homeschooling at the Library

Have you ever considered homeschooling at the library? When I first started homeschooling, the dining room table was where my kid’s completed most of their school work. We didn’t have a dedicated homeschool room so we made things work at…

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Activities, Curriculum, Essentials, Homeschool, Schedules, Traveling · February 7, 2025

Free Homeschool Resources

Are you looking for free homeschool resources? I’m excited to share some of my favorite free resources that have helped me on my homeschool journey. One of the benefits of homeschooling is that you can teach your child in a…

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Lifestyle, Seasonal, Summer · May 30, 2023

How to Create the Perfect Summer Patio on a Budget

Summer is almost here and I’m excited to share these easy summer patio decorating ideas! There was a time when I barely had any patio furniture or decor in my backyard. Then I realized my patio is an extension of…

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Spring reset with @raw_generation_juices 🍊🥕🍏

Now is the perfect time for a juice cleanse to feel lighter and have more energy! I’m currently on day 2 of my 5 day juice cleanse with Raw Generation. I love that this cleanse includes cold pressed juices and plant-based smoothies. I’m a busy homeschool mom of two so having the protein smoothies really gives me that boost of energy that I need. Initially, I thought I would get hungry through out the day, but I haven’t! I drink 3 cold-pressed juices and 3 plant-based smoothies per day. So far I’ve lost a couple pounds but most importantly, my body feels refreshed! 

Summer is right around the corner so check out Raw Generation! There are a couple options to choose from the Skinny Clean, Low Sugar* Detox, and the Protein Cleanse. I’ve linked on my @shop.ltk
Let’s play and read!📚 Did you know that @Lov Let’s play and read!📚

Did you know that @Lovevery has a reading skill set for prek-2nd grade! We are a homeschool family so I love finding ways to make learning fun for my kids. This 3 part system is phonics based and Montessori inspired. We’re using part 2 of the reading skill set focused on blending words, spelling, and reading comprehension! The play-based learning makes our homeschool days so much easier and fun! 

Part 1: Sounds to Reading (Pre-k to Kindergarten)
Part 2: Words to Books (Kindergarten to 1st grade)
Part 3: Advanced Rules to Chapter Books (1st to 2nd grade)

If you homeschool or you’re just looking to improve your child’s reading skills, check out the Lovevery Reading Skill Sets! #LoveveryGift #PlayToRead #homeschoolmama #homeschoolcurriculum #homeschoolfamily
Resurrection Sunday 🙏🏽 “He is not here: fo Resurrection Sunday 🙏🏽 “He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.”
Matthew‬ ‭28‬:‭6‬
#ad Let’s go play family tennis 🎾   The we #ad Let’s go play family tennis 🎾  

The weather has been beautiful so that means more family adventures visiting new parks, tennis courts, and nature trails! The Ninja FrostVault Cooler has been a game changer for our outdoor trips! My kids are always asking for snacks and drinks during family outings. The top of the cooler stores cold beverages on ice and there’s a separate bottom compartment perfect for snacks, fruits, and sandwiches. I also love that this cooler has wheels making it so easy to move around! 

Do you have any outdoor trips planned with your family/friends? The Ninja coolers are now available at @Target! I’ve linked everything on my @shop.LTK. #NinjaCooler #TargetPartner #Target @ninjakitchen #liketkit https://liketk.it/5bkgk
Easter Event at Stony Point Fashion Park☀️ #a Easter Event at Stony Point Fashion Park☀️

#ad The @Stonypointfashionpark Easter event was a highlight of our weekend! We enjoyed the petting zoo, Easter bunny photos, face painting and the children’s entrepreneur market! It was really fun meeting all the kids and parents stepping into being an entrepreneur. We also stopped by our favorite places @sunshineplayrva @stonypointdiscoverycenter for the kids to play and explore STEM activities! The weather is warming up so make sure you stop by Stony Point Fashion Park for shopping, restaurants and fun kid’s activities!

Summer is right around the corner and we’re excited about the Summer Kids Club series beginning in June! Visit their link in bio for more!
#rvablogger #virginiablogger #visitvirginia
Come with us to Stony Point Fashion Park☀️ #a Come with us to Stony Point Fashion Park☀️

#ad We come here often for shopping, kids’ activities, and good restaurants! I love the park-like atmosphere,it’s perfect for my kids to run around. If you need to get some shopping done, @stonypointfashionpark offers a variety of Richmond based businesses and also my favorite retailers like Dillard’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Tiffany & Co. We stopped by @bitebybiteandco and had a delicious charcuterie board, my kids enjoyed playing at @sunshineplayrva, and we stopped by @stonypointdiscoverycenter which offers STEM programs, chess, and social programs for kids and teens!

Join me on Saturday April 12th from 11-1pm for the Easter Fun Event! This event will have the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, Easter bunny photos, face painting, petting zoo, festive crafts, charcuterie cups from @bitebybiteandco, and much more! We’re also excited about the Summer Kids Club series beginning in June! Visit their link in bio for more!
Spring Break Fun🌊🌸☀️ We extended our sp Spring Break Fun🌊🌸☀️

We extended our spring break with a trip to Great Wolf Lodge! At the last minute we decided to surprise the kids with a quick trip to their favorite indoor/outdoor water park. Seeing the kids smiles and laughs is my favorite. A highlight of our trip is being able to all get on the big water slide together. God blessed me with the sweetest kids and the best husband. I cherish these family trips so much. 

Does your family enjoy water parks? On the blog: Tips for Planning Great Wolf Lodge Trip #greatwolflodge #waterpark #waterparkday #indoorwaterpark #visitwilliamsburg
Spring Nails 🌸💅🏾 Let’s refresh my daug Spring Nails 🌸💅🏾

Let’s refresh my daughter’s nail collection! @ellamila has a variety of non-toxic nail polish and nail care products. I love the pretty spring pastel colors and the polish is fast drying!  I’ve been teaching my daughter the importance of taking care of her natural nails. So the Ella + Milla nail care products have been great with adding to a weekly nail care routine. Colors used: Dream and Wings of Dawn with the gel top coat. I finished the manicure with the Lavender cutical oil!

What’s your favorite spring nail color? I’ve linked the Ella + Mila spring nail polish and nail care products on my @shop.LTK #athomenails #nailtrends #cleannailpolish #ellamila #mommydaughtertime #ellamilapartner

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