I can't believe my little Elia is already a month old! It's such a weird feeling because I honestly can't remember my life before her. It's confusing, intense and amazing all at the same time. Navigating this new chapter in my life has been one of the more difficult things I've ever done. Over the past few weeks, I've had some major failures and awesome successes. Some days I feel like super woman and others (when she's having an inconsolable meltdown), I feel like I'm the most horrible ... [ Read More ]
Archives for August 2016
EASY Homemade Pop-Tarts
You guys, these homemade pop-tarts are the perfect morning time treat. They're super sweet, very easy, and absolutely delicious! Lately I've been so busy with the baby, I am constantly trying to create quick but yummy recipes and this one totally fits the bill. If my baby girl Elia could eat, I can bet she would love these (for now she's on a milk diet!) These beauties are also the perfect party snack or a fun way a treat yourself to some nostalgic eats. There are so many different ways you ... [ Read More ]
My Birth Story
I am so excited to welcome my beautiful little girl, Elia Harper (pronounced Uh-LEE-Ah). She was born July 23rd at 9:30 pm. Elia was 7lbs 11ounces and was 21 inches long! I wanted to share my birth story with you because I know many of you are currently pregnant or plan to be at some point and had lots of questions. I'm giving you a heads up now, I don't hold back on the details! :) Here we go... It was July 22nd and I had just come home from the Taste of River North. My due date was the ... [ Read More ]