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  • ✨New Amazon finds for spring!✨ And don’t try to tell me black isn’t a spring color. I like my wardrobe like I like my coffee ☕️ and my soul 💀 (lol jk on one of those, I’ll let you decide) Do you shop Amazon for clothing?! View this whole try-on haul over on my stories (also saved to highlights) or click “shop fashion favorites” from the link in my profile😍 #amazonfinds #amazonfashion
  • What are your diaper bag must haves? 🎒What features do you need in the perfect diaper bag? 👜 On the blog today I’m sharing my diaper bag MUSTS (which is a fairly minimal approach) and also recapping it over on my stories.
  • When you finally get over the stomach bug and there are fresh baked cookies on your doorstep 💁🏻‍♀️😍 One of my favorite internet friends recently launched @thecookiecrate which sends FRESH, HAND BAKED cookies straight to your door! 🙌🏻 I love this idea to send as a gift in replacement of something like a lame gift basket or flowers. Did you know the last time I tried to send flowers to a friend as condolences for a family member passing away they NEVER ARRIVED?! Talk about total shaft. 😤 I wish The Cookie Crate was around then because I could have sent her 12 freshly baked cookies instead 🍪🤤 Plus, it is family owned and operated. Seriously, just take a gander at my girl @maegenmills to see the adorable family that runs this business. #thecookiecrate
  • Social media can leave us feeling like we need to be all the things. We see other women working out and think “ugh I haven’t worked out in weeks what’s wrong with me?!” Or we see someone somewhere exotic and wonder “why can’t I have the time and money to travel more?” But, the truth is...we can’t be ALL the things. Instead of looking and others and letting it bring us down we should instead say “she’s like that, I’m not, and that’s ok.” We spend a lot of time indetifying who we are but why not identify and accept who we ARE NOT? Here’s who I am not: 🎀I’m not a fashion icon. I will always choose comfort over style. Yes, I know some of you follow me for style but you’re not here to know about the next “it” bag or this season’s trends. Y’all here for comfort and affordable (you’re my people.) ✈️I’m not a jet-setter. I like to travel but I LOVE being home. Introvert alert. 📷I’m not a professional photographer. If I could take better quality and styled photos my Instagram feed would be a lot more appealing but I’ve accepted I just don’t have those skills. 💻I’m not interested in climbing the corporate ladder. This might sound very taboo to say in 2019 but I enjoy being a homemaker. . . Tell me something you’re NOT and read my recent blog post to hear all the things I am definitely NOT.
  • I’m desperate for cute updo hairstyles because this little guy will literally find ANY strand of available hair to grab or yank. (And don’t tell me to chop it all off because I did that back in 2008 and let’s just say I’m NOT one of those girls who can pull off short hair - spoiler alert, it looked like: 🤡) This braided crown is the only thing I can do besides a messy bun so it’s on repeat. Sharing how I do it (it’s so easy) on my stories and saved in my hair tutorials highlights. #butfirstmiles
  • Happy. It’s such a simple word but I can’t think of anything else to describe how I feel. Being a mom is the best thing that’s ever happened to me. Yea, it’s hard, my hair looks like this most of the time, I sleep less (I shower less), and I usually have spit up on my outfit. The other day a woman stopped me in the store to see Miles (you guys, people LOVE babies) and she said “they’re great. It’s a lot of work though.” And I replied, “yea, but it’s good work.” Everyday I wake up and feel blessed that I get to walk into his nursery and see his sleepy smile. I feel beyond thankful that life gave me him and that I get to be his mom. For a long time Michael and my lives were lacking and then Miles came along and we were full. And now, we’re happy. Just very happy. #butfirstmiles
  • ✨ EPIC BIRTHDAY BOX GIFTING CLOSED - winner: @dazzynails - email me to get your goodies at butfirstcoffeeblog@gmail.com ✨
  • Little man turned 5 months this week 😭 #butfirstmiles ❤️ Besides saving us on our tax return, this month Miles also discovered his feet (they are very interesting and he enjoys inspecting them for long periods of time 🤷🏻‍♀️) He holds himself up much better, moved to his crib, and enjoys blowing spit bubbles (especially if you do it with him!) He has also discovered Zoe 🐶 and LOVES her, he pets her whenever she comes nearby and giggles like nuts when she licks his hands (yea it’s as cute as it sounds). He still loves to talk, dance, and being sung to, and we’re still 150% obsessed with him. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ . . . #motherhoodthroughletterboards #letterboardquotes #letterfolk #5monthsold #thebump #boymom #accountingmemes

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