Everyday is a new day 🤎 As a mom who works (fr Everyday is a new day 🤎

As a mom who works (from home, thank goodness!!) I know how hard it can be to find the time and evergy to be intentional. When it feels like all the work you do during the day is for the kids, sitting down and coloring feels like only a distraction. 

But it's so important to make the effort--those moments are what they'll remember! When we're intentional with our time with them, we're showing our kids that they're worth our time and attention. And those small connections are what will help them feel loved, secure, and supported. 

As they grow up, they'll carry those feelings with them, and they'll use them to build healthy relationships with themselves and others. So don't underestimate the power of the small moments of intention--we're giving our kids a gift that will last a lifetime.
One of the best Mother's Days! Thanks fam ❤️ S One of the best Mother's Days! Thanks fam ❤️ So blessed to call this family mine!
Just beachy 🌴 Just beachy 🌴
Some photos of life recently. As much as Josh and Some photos of life recently. As much as Josh and I have been pretty go-with-the-flow with Cleo, we've found that she's been getting overly tired at night and almost inconsolable. So the last few nights we've been intentionally putting her to bed around the same time as Davey and Evy and she's actually been loving it? Go figure (also, not complaining! 😆).

Also.. today I walked out of the house to grab something from the car and this 10~ year old girl was walking by with her mom and she goes, "Mom she looks like Barbie!!"

Well that's the best compliment I've had in a while and I'm gonna hold onto it 💖
I've always seen myself as a "go with the flow" ty I've always seen myself as a "go with the flow" type person, and for the most part that's true. But what I've realized recently is that I'm good at going with the flow when I can see a good outcome down the road. But if I smell trouble, "go with the flow" Chelsea is gone with the wind 🌬️

This week we were working on memorizing some Bible verses with the kids. Evy randomly chose Psalm 119:105, "Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way, it is like a light that guides me."

It made me think about how all through scripture, God is just BEGGING us to trust that he has it all figured out. And time and time again, he comes through and does exactly what he says he's going to do. 

But for whatever reason, whenever anything unexpected happens, we immediately think that we need to jump in and control the situation. Some of us are really good at it, too. So it can be really difficult to leave the unknown in God's hands and trust that, yet again, he will provide. 

In this season of unknown for us, I'm praying daily for God to do His will with our family, that he would use us for good, and that we would trust the outcome. It's a scary thing to pray. But ultimately, that's exactly how we hope our short lives will be used—following the path he leads us.
Happy 6th birthday to the OG sister! There's no be Happy 6th birthday to the OG sister! There's no better feeling than getting to know the wonderful person she is growing into. We're so proud of this girl!! 6 is going to be a great year 💕
I'd want to sleep all day, too, if I were up every I'd want to sleep all day, too, if I were up every hour last night 🙃🙃 

Outfit @honest 🦋
Anyone see our other kids lately?? 😜 You know, Anyone see our other kids lately?? 😜 You know, it's so funny how some parts of the newborn phase have been like muscle memory and others have been like we've had our first born all over again. 

We were worried about how David and Evy would feel with this new family member but they have been so sweet that it brings tears to my eyes to put it into words. I was especially worried about Ev being supplanted as the youngest but, honestly, being the big sister suits her SO well and I think she's been loving it, too. 

I've also loved getting to experience this again with Josh. The way you band together during the newborn phase especially is very bonding. You rely on each other deeply and it's not always cute or pretty. 

Super grateful 💗
To the best big brother and sister. Cleo is going To the best big brother and sister. Cleo is going to think she has the coolest, smartest, bravest big siblings in the world, and she's not wrong 😉
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Life & Finances, Sponsored · May 10, 2016

How to Feel Like You’re Not on Your Period

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WhatMattersToU #CollectiveBias

If you’re going to get through your time of the month with the best chance of not having a breakdown, make sure you pick out the essentials that won’t let you down.

Stay hydrated

This is so important. Anyone who is going through their time of the month knows that period cramps suck. I have a friend who had to make sure she was in a safe place when her period started because there was a good chance she was going to pass out. No kidding. While staying hydrated might not keep you from passing out (which, by the way, if you do, I strongly suggest you seek out supplementation to get that under control), putting enough water in your body throughout the day will greatly ease the discomfort of those unavoidable cramps.

How to feel like you're not on your period

Light painkiller always in your purse

Ever get to work just as the monthly uterus party was about to get started and realize, “Oh crap. Today is going to suck.” I used to try to stick it out and play it tough through Aunt Flow’s visit but since becoming a mom, employee, blogger, I’ve realized, ain’t no body got time for that! Keep a light painkiller in your bag to have with you on the go so that you don’t get stopped in your tracks when unfriendly cramps show up.

How to feel like you're not on your period

Tea

Guys. Did you know there’s such a thing as monthly comfort tea??? These teas combine herbs and spices to specifically help ease cramping. Keep a stash of tea at your desk as work and next to your stove at home to put some heat on the cramps and ease them away.

How to feel like you're not on your period

Wear dresses

As tempting as it is to get your frump on for the week, putting on a dress is an awesome way to keep it cute, simple, and comfy. Wearing a dress is the perfect solution when you’re wanting to keep your yoga pants on all day but momlife, work, and everything in between is telling you you can’t.

How to feel like you're not on your period

Rest, rest, rest

As much as I try to power through the day and week when aunt flow comes to visit, I’m not a very happy person if I’m tired, achy, and uncomfortable on top of being generally inconvenienced. Communicating to my husband I need a nap or to go to bed early during those few days is a super helpful way to feel rested and ready to go when I would normally just try to grin and bear it.

How to feel like you're not on your period

Never leave home without your stash

If you’re going to get through your time of the month with the best chance of not having a breakdown, make sure you pick out the essentials that won’t let you down. U by Kotex tampons and pads fit super discreetly in any sized bag or clutch so they’re always there right when you need them. Not to mention, these tampons are actually pretty cute.  Best of all, U by Kotex tampons and pads are available at Walmart, so you don’t need to make an extra trip to the drug store

How to feel like you're not on your period

How to feel like you're not on your period

Best of all, U by Kotex tampons and pads are available at Walmart, so you don’t need to make an extra trip to the drug store. U by Kotex Click tampons are perfect for travel or just being discreet. U by Kotex Cleanwear has a unique 3D Capture Core with Xpress DRI cover for crazy fast absorption to help stop leaks. They stay secure with uniquely shaped Tru-Fit® wings

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Comments

  1. Carrie @huppiemama says

    May 10, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    Thanks for sharing these pointers. My time of the month seems to last for 10 days sometimes, so I try all that I can do to stay positive and feeling good. I love the idea of putting a dress on to feel beautiful! #client

    • Chelsea says

      May 10, 2016 at 9:58 pm

      I know! I love that I can fake looking put together just by wearing a dress. I love summer for its dresses!

  2. Ashley Stephenson says

    May 12, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    When it comes my time of the month I am just so irritable and so not motivated to do anything. Dresses are definitely my go to!

  3. Channing says

    May 12, 2016 at 11:09 pm

    There’s no fresher hell than being on your period and being without pads or tampons lol. Every time I buy a new box, the first thing I do is make sure all my duffle bags and purses are all stocked up that way if it rolls around unexpectedly I’m prepared. I’ve tried tracking my period in the past but it never works because my periods are always irregular.

    • Chelsea says

      May 18, 2016 at 4:46 pm

      Yess! Tampons in all the bags haha! I can’t not have a bag without zip pockets because my toddler love to search for new treasures in my purse haha

  4. Kwame says

    May 12, 2016 at 11:28 pm

    Tea is my go to remedy for everything. I drink it even more when I have my period. It takes all my troubles and pain away.

  5. Donnica says

    May 13, 2016 at 4:24 am

    Tips every woman should know. I should probably try the dress suggestion. I’m known to go frumpy when I’m on my period.

    P.S. I love your blog logo. I’m obsessed with pineapples.

  6. Kim says

    July 26, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    I got to get my hands on that tea!! Great post. Stopping by to let you know you are being featured on Friday’s P3 Party post! Have a great week! Thanks for pinning!
    Best,
    Kim

  7. Jeannie says

    January 30, 2017 at 11:41 pm

    Forget old-school tampons and pads (although I get that was the advertisement part), get yourself a Blossom cup! Inexpensive, low-hassle, no leaks, and absolutely invisible. I have 5 daughters and these have been such a money saver, both from lack of buying expensive pads and tampons, and all the savings from not needing to wash sheets 2 or 3 times every cycle. Seriously! Menstral cups! Look into them!

  8. Viviane Feeney says

    May 20, 2017 at 6:17 pm

    Cheers for that! Barely got cramps in my teens, then they started to kick off after 20. But not too bad, luckily, however, I am seeking all natural treatment to stop them in their tracks! I heard chamomile tea, epsom salts and heating pads, are real weapons, so I keep them stashed.
    https://dreamtraveleat.blogspot.com.au/2017/04/7-day-hygge-challenge-recap.html

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But it's so important to make the effort--those moments are what they'll remember! When we're intentional with our time with them, we're showing our kids that they're worth our time and attention. And those small connections are what will help them feel loved, secure, and supported. 

As they grow up, they'll carry those feelings with them, and they'll use them to build healthy relationships with themselves and others. So don't underestimate the power of the small moments of intention--we're giving our kids a gift that will last a lifetime.
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Also.. today I walked out of the house to grab something from the car and this 10~ year old girl was walking by with her mom and she goes, "Mom she looks like Barbie!!"

Well that's the best compliment I've had in a while and I'm gonna hold onto it 💖

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Everyday is a new day 🤎 As a mom who works (fr Everyday is a new day 🤎

As a mom who works (from home, thank goodness!!) I know how hard it can be to find the time and evergy to be intentional. When it feels like all the work you do during the day is for the kids, sitting down and coloring feels like only a distraction. 

But it's so important to make the effort--those moments are what they'll remember! When we're intentional with our time with them, we're showing our kids that they're worth our time and attention. And those small connections are what will help them feel loved, secure, and supported. 

As they grow up, they'll carry those feelings with them, and they'll use them to build healthy relationships with themselves and others. So don't underestimate the power of the small moments of intention--we're giving our kids a gift that will last a lifetime.
One of the best Mother's Days! Thanks fam ❤️ S One of the best Mother's Days! Thanks fam ❤️ So blessed to call this family mine!
Just beachy 🌴 Just beachy 🌴
Some photos of life recently. As much as Josh and Some photos of life recently. As much as Josh and I have been pretty go-with-the-flow with Cleo, we've found that she's been getting overly tired at night and almost inconsolable. So the last few nights we've been intentionally putting her to bed around the same time as Davey and Evy and she's actually been loving it? Go figure (also, not complaining! 😆).

Also.. today I walked out of the house to grab something from the car and this 10~ year old girl was walking by with her mom and she goes, "Mom she looks like Barbie!!"

Well that's the best compliment I've had in a while and I'm gonna hold onto it 💖
I've always seen myself as a "go with the flow" ty I've always seen myself as a "go with the flow" type person, and for the most part that's true. But what I've realized recently is that I'm good at going with the flow when I can see a good outcome down the road. But if I smell trouble, "go with the flow" Chelsea is gone with the wind 🌬️

This week we were working on memorizing some Bible verses with the kids. Evy randomly chose Psalm 119:105, "Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way, it is like a light that guides me."

It made me think about how all through scripture, God is just BEGGING us to trust that he has it all figured out. And time and time again, he comes through and does exactly what he says he's going to do. 

But for whatever reason, whenever anything unexpected happens, we immediately think that we need to jump in and control the situation. Some of us are really good at it, too. So it can be really difficult to leave the unknown in God's hands and trust that, yet again, he will provide. 

In this season of unknown for us, I'm praying daily for God to do His will with our family, that he would use us for good, and that we would trust the outcome. It's a scary thing to pray. But ultimately, that's exactly how we hope our short lives will be used—following the path he leads us.
Happy 6th birthday to the OG sister! There's no be Happy 6th birthday to the OG sister! There's no better feeling than getting to know the wonderful person she is growing into. We're so proud of this girl!! 6 is going to be a great year 💕
I'd want to sleep all day, too, if I were up every I'd want to sleep all day, too, if I were up every hour last night 🙃🙃 

Outfit @honest 🦋
Anyone see our other kids lately?? 😜 You know, Anyone see our other kids lately?? 😜 You know, it's so funny how some parts of the newborn phase have been like muscle memory and others have been like we've had our first born all over again. 

We were worried about how David and Evy would feel with this new family member but they have been so sweet that it brings tears to my eyes to put it into words. I was especially worried about Ev being supplanted as the youngest but, honestly, being the big sister suits her SO well and I think she's been loving it, too. 

I've also loved getting to experience this again with Josh. The way you band together during the newborn phase especially is very bonding. You rely on each other deeply and it's not always cute or pretty. 

Super grateful 💗
To the best big brother and sister. Cleo is going To the best big brother and sister. Cleo is going to think she has the coolest, smartest, bravest big siblings in the world, and she's not wrong 😉
She's here 🌷 Cleo Renée was born 2 weeks early She's here 🌷 Cleo Renée was born 2 weeks early on Saturday March 11 at 1:52 in the morning. 

Josh and I just had a feeling about that day (Friday), so we kept the kids out of school, went out to breakfast, and just spent our last day together as a family of four. 

My contractions started right after my 38 week appointment that morning and progressed throughout the day until around 4pm when I thought, "Mmk, I'm starting to really need to breathe through these. Better go in."

I was so convinced they were going to turn us away that it really didn't hit me that we were actually going to meet our girl that night until we'd been there for a few hours already. 

Baby girl ended up being 7lbs 15oz and 20in long!

We are all so in love. David and Evy are OBSESSED. A few times their friends have come to the door to ask them to play and they've said they'd rather stay home with the baby 😄

We are so blessed and thankful for this little girl ❤️

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