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10 Life Changing Habits For Happy Moms

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020Leave a comment

If you find yourself having difficulties with being happy lately, it is time to make some changes in your life! These past few months have been hard on moms. Mentally, physically, emotionally & even spiritually HARD! There is so much happening in this crazy world it is hard to keep a float these days. Making … Continue reading 10 Life Changing Habits For Happy Moms

Top 10 Books That Will Transform Your Motherhood

August 4, 2020August 5, 2020Leave a comment

Are you looking for parenting advice or guidance and not sure where to start? Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and just not the best mama you know you can be? It is okay to feel that you need some guidance in your parenting journey, I know I do more times than not! Raising children is a lot … Continue reading Top 10 Books That Will Transform Your Motherhood

How To Naturally Boost Your Immune System

July 12, 2020July 20, 2020Leave a comment

These past few months I have taken a back seat and just processed what is currently happening in our country. Fear is such a powerful emotion that leaves us feeling like we do not have control over the situation. While we cannot control if we contract COVID-19 or any other illness, we do control our … Continue reading How To Naturally Boost Your Immune System

Confessions Of A Working Parent

November 7, 2019Leave a comment

My husband and I decided to write out how we felt about our own roles within our family and create a vlog about it. He is the main provider and I have been at home with the babies these past years. Let me tell you, the first time he shared his feelings about his role … Continue reading Confessions Of A Working Parent

Confessions Of A Stay At Home Mom

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019Leave a comment

My husband and I decided to write out how we felt about our own roles within our family. He is the main provider and I have been at home with the babies these past years. It is important to take the time to check in with your partner to see how they are feeling. No … Continue reading Confessions Of A Stay At Home Mom

15 Affirmations For Moms

October 12, 2019August 8, 2020Leave a comment

Affirmations are such a powerful tool to transform our mindset. It is a tool that I wish I implemented more into my own life because I believe in the potential power they have. The words we speak and the thoughts we think are crucial for the type of life we are going to live. It … Continue reading 15 Affirmations For Moms

Perfectionism In My Motherhood

September 27, 2019September 28, 2019Leave a comment

Perfectionism by definition is the refusal to reject any standard short of perfection. When I sit back and think about it, perfectionism is the main trigger for my anxiety. It is the main reason why I say I have had a "hard day" with my kids. Or why I get frustrated with my husband. The … Continue reading Perfectionism In My Motherhood

How To Make Time For Yourself

August 22, 2019August 22, 2019Leave a comment

Why is it so difficult to prioritize making time for yourself as a mom? I am almost three years into mom life and I suck at scheduling time for myself.  Sure I think about it all the time. Really like daydreaming about the time when I was able to do whatever and whenever I wanted. … Continue reading How To Make Time For Yourself

15 Quotes That Will Inspire You

August 17, 2019August 23, 2019Leave a comment

Quotes can be powerfully inspiring to change your mindset and take action towards leading a positive life.Read through these 15 quotes to inspire you to create the life you are craving. It helps to save these as a background of your lock screen or wallpaper so you are constantly reminded! Repetition is key to changing your … Continue reading 15 Quotes That Will Inspire You

10 Tasks That Improve Your Mental Health

August 15, 2019August 23, 2019Leave a comment

Ready to imporve your mental health? Have you been feeling extra stressed lately? A little anxious? Maybe even depressed? It happens...to a lot of people. You are not alone.  Nowadays it seems like a lot of people are pouring from empty cups. Especially moms.  We are giving so much of ourselves away and forgetting that … Continue reading 10 Tasks That Improve Your Mental Health

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Montessori Shelfie Inspiration ✨ I’ve been sl Montessori Shelfie Inspiration ✨

I’ve been slacking on our theme based learning but the girls have been doing great lately with engaging with the shelf work. 

I have the bottom set up for Delilah (18 months) and the top for Melina (4yrs).

It has been a goal of ours to transform all of the toys in our home to primarily Montessori inspired materials and toys that do not just entertain the girls. 

We have successfully transformed our toy collection to be intentional toys that we feel add value to our girls learning and playing experience. 

And wow! Let me tell you it has transformed their play to be more imaginative and independent! 

Passive toys makes active learners & active toys make passive learners!

✨Links for everything pictured can be found in bio under Amazon favorites!
But to be honest we have thrifted most of the items here! ✨

Who doesn’t love quality toys at a fraction of the cost?!

#montessori #montessorilearning #montessorishelfie #shelfieinspo #shelfie #playareaforkids #kidsinspo #smallspaceliving #kidstoystorage #thriftstorefinds #thrifting #thriftingtoys #playroominspo #montessoriplayroom #preschoolathome #preschooltoys #toddlertoys #montessoritoddler #montessoripreschooler
Happy Friday!! I wanted to reintroduce myself beca Happy Friday!! I wanted to reintroduce myself because it has been awhile! ☺️

My name is Chelsea, I am mama to two little girls, Melina 4 & Delilah 18 months & soon to be a third little baby. I am currently 19 weeks and plan on doing a home birth. ❤️

I started this account to inspire moms to continue on their self development journey while raising their little ones. As a mom that suffers from anxiety, I have seen first hand how it effects my ability to parent the way I desire.

I am a huge advocate for living life on purpose and with intention! With that being said, I have been on a journey of transforming our lifestyle to a low-tox healthy lifestyle. 

This is our first year doing at home learning and we have chosen to incorporate a lot of the Montessori principles in our home! I love sharing what activities we are doing with the girls in hopes to inspire other mamas to be involved in their children’s learning. 

You can expect to see a lot about my motherhood journey, pregnancy updates, children’s Montessori activities, and how to transform your lifestyle to be healthier! 

I am so excited that you are here following along with our journey. I hope to add a light of positivity and encouragement to your feed! ✨

#momsofinstagram #selflove #bloggersofinstagram #mombloggers #motherhoodjourney #morherhoodrising #girlmom #momof3 #expectingmom #homebirthmama #womenempoweringwomen #empoweringwomen #montessoriathome #homeschoolingmama #michiganmoms #momlife #momwhoblogs #intentionallife #intentionalparenting #joyinthejourney #happylife
Let’s talk about homeschooling ✨ Our homescho Let’s talk about homeschooling ✨

Our homeschool routine has looked a lot like this. Simple little educational activities that are not planned, organized or complicated. They are made available and child led.

I had this whole vision on how our first year homeschooling would go and let me tell you my expectations have since changed! 

Since becoming pregnant I have realized that for the sake of my sanity and my daughters love for learning it needed to be relaxed and imperfect. Not on this strict schedule that I had in my head.

I have realized that what works for some children may not work for others. Realizing I was getting stuck in the perfectionism and comparison trap was an eye opener to how much that ruins the point of homeschooling. 

I want to foster and environment that my daughter can explore and grow her love for learning. Not a place that is set on my expectations or own desires for her learning. 

So if you catch yourself comparing your own homeschool experience with others on Instagram remember that it is okay for it to look different for you and your child. ❤️

#homeschooling #homeschoolmama #montessoriathome #preschoolathome #preschoolmom #honestmotherhood #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodthroughinstagram #michiganhomeschooler #michiganmomlife #letthembelittle #imperfectlyperfect #learningthroughplaying #learningmadefun #playislearning #playistheworkofchildhood #playisenough
January outside in MI and the sun is out!!☀️ January outside in MI and the sun is out!!☀️ 

I don’t know about you, but when the sun is out and it is tolerable outside, we instantly head out! 

A little vitamin d and fresh air does wonders to the kiddos moods and mama’s soul! 

Winters are hard being stuck inside for little ones with so much energy, especially now with mostly everything closed. Adding little walks outside for exploration on the nice days will help get through the winter season sanely! 

Do you notice your kids having a hard time being cooped up inside?! 

#getoutside #goexplore #letthemexplore #outsidetime #wildandfreechildren #honestmotherhood #rawmotherhood #thisismotherhood #intentionalparenting #conciousparenting #michiganmomma #mimama #michiganmomlife #momlife #sunshinetherapy #vitd
✨19 Weeks✨ It honestly seems so surreal still ✨19 Weeks✨

It honestly seems so surreal still that we are pregnant again with baby #3 and we are already well into the second trimester!

Second trimester is my favorite time in pregnancy, energy returns, sickness usually lessens, curves are coming in and baby movements become noticeable. 

This time around everything has been so different. I had morning sickness that was so mild compared to the last two, this time it only lasted a couple weeks. 

Mostly I have just been exhausted with no motivation. So this mama needs her sleep! Keeping up with two little ones while pregnant is no joke. But I can feel my energy returning and feeling more like myself!

It is truly amazing how different each pregnancy is. I am trying to soak up this pregnancy as I know how fleeting time is carrying this little one. ❤️

Is it just me or does pregnancy fly by when you have other little kids around?!? I felt like my first pregnancy took forever!!! 

#pregnant #bumppic #secondtrimester #pregnantmama #mamabear #pregnancyglow #thirdpregnancy #momlife #momsofinstagram #motherhoodjourney #raisinglittles #pregnantlife #growingbump #19weekspregnant
We have been keeping a secret over here...we are e We have been keeping a secret over here...we are expecting another little one June 2021!! ✨❤️

We are so excited to be growing our family and sharing our adventure! 

#pregnancyannouncement #soontobemomof3 #girlmom #expectingmom #wearehavingababy #growingfamily #ourlittlefamily #pregancy #18weekspregnant #thisisus #blessedbeyondmeasure #gratefulforthislife
Is it possible for mom and dad to get a moment to Is it possible for mom and dad to get a moment to themselves?! 

We are going through a stage with our little ones where they want in on every hug, kiss and conversation we have. 

Pre-covid we were doing great on making sure we made US a priority. Going on dates often, staying up with each other playing games at home, etc. 

Thinking we need to get back to that since it feels like we literally have no time for us. 

How do you & your partner prioritize your relationship in the season of little ones?? 

#honestmotherhood #couplegoals #lifewithkids #lifewithlittles #youngfamily #familylife #marriagematters #honestmom #uncensoredmotherhood #motherhoodintheraw #michiganmom #happienessisachoice
This is 27! ✨ Not sure I pictured it being cove This is 27! ✨

Not sure I pictured it being covered in confetti from my 4 year old but I’m so glad where life has taken us on our adventure.

This past year has been a year of transformation for me, rediscovering myself and the world around me. Learning to stand firm for what we believe in and taking charge of where we want our life to go. 

I’ve never been one to embrace my birthday, but this year I was a little more comfortable with it. That tells me we are getting some healing done and making progress! ❤️

Do you enjoy celebrating your special day or is it no big deal?!? 

Also, I feel that I am getting wayyyyyy to close to that 30 number!! 🤣🤣

#happybirthdaytome #birthdaygirl #momsofinstagram #honestmotherhood #joyinthejourney #joyinthechaos #selfdiscoveryjourney #thisis27 #youngmom #youngfamily #michiganfamily #michiganmom #montessorifamily #celebrateme #embraceyourself #healingjourney #selflovejourney
Happy New Year friends!! ❤️ Yesterday we kept Happy New Year friends!! ❤️

Yesterday we kept it fun and simple. Yummy food, fun drinks and decorations to make it exciting! 

Melina was so excited to watch the ball drop but she passed out on my lap 30 minutes before! 

It’s been a while since I stayed up that late...going to be a double coffee day! 

Hope you had a great start to the year! ❤️

#happynewyear #2021 #kidsnewyears #letthembelittle #letsgo2021 #tonewbeginnings #michiganfamily #mimoms #michiganmoms
What a year 2020 has been! 💫 2020 has been an What a year 2020 has been! 💫

2020 has been an emotion roller coaster navigating our way through what is happening in the world. 

But what I realized is that we are all in control of our own reality. Sure the world may have seemed crazy and out of sorts around us. 

But our family? We stayed the same. We continued living a life that we love centered around family, adventure, and faith. ❤️ 

Check out my stories to see our highlights of 2020! 

I can’t wait to see what 2021 has in store for us. Something tells me it’s going to be our biggest adventure yet. ☺️❤️

#momentsofmotherhood #familyfirst #michiganfamily #momthoughts #familiesofinstagram #happynow #motherhoodjourney #2020recap #2020 #newyearseve #mimoms #lifeinsquares #momblogger #bloggersofinstagram #choosejoy #gratefulheart #blessedbeyondmeasure #factsoverfear #intentionalliving #livewithintention #consciousliving #consciousparenting #consciousnessshift #firsttimehomeschooler
A little bit sweet & a little bit sassy 😍 #mom A little bit sweet & a little bit sassy 😍

#momofgirls #girlattitude #girlmom #toddlersofinstagram #toddlersass #momlife #christmaswithkids #christmas2020 #merrychristmas
Christmas 2020 💫 
So grateful for our family ❤️

#merrychristmas #christmas2020 #familymatters #christmaswithkids #christmascheer #youngfamily #michiganfamily #mimom
Motherhood has been nothing like I expected, but e Motherhood has been nothing like I expected, but everything my soul needed. ❤️

#intentionalmotherhood #healingchildhoodwounds #honestmotherhood #consciousparenting #motherhoodintheraw #mommingishard #momofgirls #momofgirlslife #mindfulmamas #giveyourselfgrace
Kids in the kitchen✨ •••• One of my favo Kids in the kitchen✨
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One of my favorite memories of my childhood is being in the kitchen with my grandma cooking. We would pretend we were hosting the Emeril cooking show 🤣and always had so much fun together. ❤️
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Including my girls daily in the kitchen has been a learning process for all of us! 
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Tips for kids helping in the kitchen:
✨Prep before hand
✨Child size tools for them to handle with confidence 
✨ Lots & lots of patience!
✨ Expect to get messy!
✨ Most importantly, have fun and remember that doing it together is more important than perfection ❤️
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This year we made salt dough ornaments for the first time! What is something you enjoy making around the holidays with your little ones??

#motherhoodmoments #lifeofamom #motherhoodunplugged #kidsinthekitchen #kidscooking #letthemhelp #familynight #familytime #youngfamily #momofgirls #michiganfamily #thelittlethings #bepresentinthemoment #montessoriathome
A nice day in December in Michigan?!? We will take A nice day in December in Michigan?!? We will take it!!
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Winters months can be hard on the little ones and moms who are cooped up inside. I know I definitely get the case of winter blues from time to time.
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Being intentional about getting outdoors even if it isn’t ideal is so important for kids and caregivers. Just breathing in some fresh air rejuvenates us and lifts our mood. 
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Have you noticed your littles ones responding to being indoors more often as the weather grows colder? 

#outdooradventures #letthemexplore #letthemexplorenature #getoutside #getoutsideandplay #goexplorenow #kidsexploring #michiganfamily #michiganmoms #playislearning #wildatheart #happykidshappymom #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodmoments
Calling all book lovers & home educators!!! 📢 Calling all book lovers & home educators!!! 📢 
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Are you looking to get your child or loved ones a gift that is fun, interactive, educational & not a toy?!? 
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Usborne has a variety of books and activities for ALL ages! They engage the child in a fun and educational way. 
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Our personal favorite series from Usborne is the lift-the-flaps! We can spend hours exploring these books and learning so much!
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Favorite titles for ages 3+:
Why Do We Need Bees?
Why Does The Sun Shine?
What Happens When You Eat?
What Are Feelings?
What IS Poop? (Melina’s favorite!) 
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Favorites for 18 month old:
Usborne Touchy feel books like That’s Not My Dinosaur & Thats Not My Penguin
Little Lift the flaps like Woods & Garden
✨Link in bio to order! ✨
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Have you heard of Usborne before?? If so what’s your favorite title?! 

#usbornebooksandmore #youngreaders #readingisfundamental #readingisfun #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #giftsforkids #bestgift #learningcanbefun #homeschool #homeschoolmom #homeschoolmaterials #booksforkids #booksforchildren #readingtime #bookstagram #bookmom #homeschoolmama #giftsfrommom #usborneconsultant
Sisterhood ✨❤️ •••• I always wanted Sisterhood ✨❤️
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I always wanted a little sister when I was younger.  Needless to say, I was so excited to have girls of my own and watch their bond develop. 
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We are at such a fun age with Delilah learning to talk and Melina actually able to understand what she is saying and wanting. Of course her favorite is when she says “sissy!!” ❤️

#blissfulmoments #joyinthejourney #myjoy #momsofinstagram #kidsofinsta #happymommy #preciousmemories #momofgirls #girlmom #toddlergirls #sisters #sisterlove #sisterlove❤️ #sistersbond #youngmom #youngfamily #intentionalmotherhood #intentionalparenting #montessorifamily
Christmas Shelf Ideas✨ •••• So far these Christmas Shelf Ideas✨
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So far these items have been a hit for the girls to interact with. Sometimes I put things out and they go untouched. This week has been a success so far with lots periods of independent play!
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What’s included on our shelves?
✨Grinch & other Christmas figurines
✨ Christmas Books
✨ Wooden Nativity Set For Play
✨ Melissa & Doug Reindeer Puzzle
✨ Santa Claus Potato Head & Pieces
✨ Lock Box 
✨ Red & Green Nuts & Bolts
✨ Melissa & Doug Cookie Set 

Is your house decked out in the Christmas spirit?! 

#montessori #montessoriathome #shelfideas #montessorishelfie #montessorishelf #montessoriinspired #stayathomemom #momlife #montessorimom #montessorimama #kidsactivities #momblogger #michiganmom #childhoodunplugged #screenfreeactivities #screenfreeparenting
Our family is everything I have dreamed of and mor Our family is everything I have dreamed of and more ✨
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But if I am being real, these past few months have been a hard season for us. My husband has been crazy busy between work, school, & student hours and is exhausted when he gets home. And my patience has been so short from burn out & hormones and really just needing to prioritize myself. 
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I look back at these pictures @stephvadnais captured and realize that I wouldn’t trade even my hardest days for the life before them. I have so much to be grateful for❤️
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If you are going through a hard season Mama, I feel you. We will get through this. Give yourself grace and remember you are doing the best you can.

#honestmotherhood #family #familyphotography #motherhoodbliss #motherhooduncensored #rawmotherhood #motherhoodthroughinstagram #honestmom #momlife #momsofinstagram #familyiseverything #momofgirls #girlmomma #girlmommy #michiganfamilyphotographer #michiganfamily #michiganmom #intentionalmotherhood #youngparents #youngfamily
✨Montessori Inspired Gift Guide for Toddlers ✨ ✨Montessori Inspired Gift Guide for Toddlers ✨
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I am a little late here but hey better than never right?! 🤣 There are 3 weeks until Christmas, how are you doing? On schedule or behind?!
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I am hoping these guides sparks some ideas for you for your little ones! I have realized that what’s in the big box stores are not typically what we are looking to give our girls but it can be overwhelming with where to start on finding quality items that are affordable. If you have been around for sometime you know that we love thrifting the toys and have done so for this Christmas. It is an affordable way to be sustainable!
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Scroll all the way to the end for our list of resources where we get most of our items from! And of course our books are Usborne books because I am obsessed with them!! 😍😍Check out my highlight to see more about them & link in bio to order! 
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Check out the blog for other Montessori items that we love too!

#ideasforkids #christmasshoppingmadeeasy #christmasshopping #giftideasforkids #giftideas #shopsmall #shoplocal #giftguides #giftguide #seasonofgiving #tistheseason #montessoriinspired #montessori #montessoritoys #montessoritoddlers #momsofinstagram #momsofinsta #childhoodunplugged #woodentoysforkids #woodentoys
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