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Montessori At Home – Dinosaur Unit

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020Leave a comment

I was very excited to plan our activities for Dino week because we have not explored this subject very much. Melina has a cousin that loves Dinos so we have played with them here and there but never at our own home. If you missed last weeks activities for our Construction Unit, you can check … Continue reading Montessori At Home – Dinosaur Unit

Montessori Preschool Daily Schedule For At Home

August 20, 2020August 26, 2020Leave a comment

It is that time a year again to get back on schedules for the school year!! With everything going on, we have decided to do a play based, Montessori style preschool at home for my 3.5 year old daughter, Melina. After reviewing different PreK curriculum's offered I decided a play based, Montessori style structure was … Continue reading Montessori Preschool Daily Schedule For At Home

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Hi there, my name is Chelsea! I hope to inspire moms to continue to grow as individuals while on this journey of motherhood. Becoming our best versions of ourselves is crucial for being able to raise the best versions of our children.

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Yesterday was our first day starting our house hun Yesterday was our first day starting our house hunting journey!!

We will be relocating due to my husbands new job this spring and I am so excited for this journey to begin!

We are hoping to buy some land and start learning all about homesteading. The metro area is just not where our heart is anymore. 

Our next adventure awaits somewhere in the countryside✨

Photo credit: @longestacresfarm 😍

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This mama is tired!! Being a mom to two active to This mama is tired!!

Being a mom to two active toddlers and growing this baby is kicking my butt! Not to mention we added an adorable puppy in the mix of our crazy 🤣

I am taking a step a little to prioritize rest and getting myself in the right mental space. I have let the overwhelm get the best of me lately and have not been the best version of me. 

Admitting you need a break or help or just some peace and quiet is not a weakness Mama. It is a strength that you know yourself well enough to know what you need. ❤️

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Day dreaming, wondering what your sweet soul is go Day dreaming, wondering what your sweet soul is going to be like when you come earth side. 💙✨

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I love this little girl of mine who seems to be tr I love this little girl of mine who seems to be transforming into a full grown child so fast 😭❤️✨

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Happy Valentines to my sweet, caring, and most uns Happy Valentines to my sweet, caring, and most unselfish man I’ve ever met. ❤️

You are loved more than you’ll ever know by these three girls 🥰✨

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Reading material for pregnancy ✨ I have spent m Reading material for pregnancy ✨

I have spent most nights the past couple months diving into these amazing books. 

Even though this is my third pregnancy, this is the first time that I have taken the lead in how I want my pregnancy & birth experience to be. 

I have had a lot of fear and anxiety about birth the previous times and I am doing everything I can to mentally prepare myself to have a confident and peaceful birth experience. 

What’s your favorite books to read during pregnancy?! 

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Color Exploration With Snow ✨ Looking for a sim Color Exploration With Snow ✨

Looking for a simple and fun activity for the little ones during the cold winter?! 

Grab some snow, food coloring & some eye droppers and let the magic happen!

We experimented with what happens when colors are mixed. Learning how to make green, purple, orange and a shade of brown...Melina’s favorite is to mix everything together! 

This did get a little messy and they wanted lots of refills on the dyed water...good thing it just took 1 drop to color the water! 

Fun & easy activity for littles ones of all ages! 

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Little things mean the world to our children ✨ Little things mean the world to our children ✨

I decided to do a Valentine count down where I right something I love about my girls starting beginning Feb. 1. 

I wasn’t sure if it was going to be a hit or if Melina (who is 4) would just shrug it off. 

But let me tell you, she goes to her door when she wakes up and tries to find the new heart and then asks for it to be read. After I am done reading she has this sweet bashful smile. ❤️

It can be so easy to get caught up in our children’s difficult behavior that we forget to highlight all of the amazing attributes they have, especially in the toddler years.

I challenge you Mama to be intentional these next 7 days before Valentine’s Day and show your children some extra love but not with possessions but by your words & affection. ❤️

#intentionalmama #intentionalparenting #valentinesforkids #valentinesdecor #affirmationsforkids #itsthelittlethings #loveyourkids #lifewithtoddlers #stayathomemom #sahmlife #bepresent #motherhoodjourney #honestmotherhood  #michiganfamily #wordsofaffirmation
I am over the moon that we are going to have a bab I am over the moon that we are going to have a baby boy!!! 💙💙
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In a house full of all females besides Tom, he needs a little man around here!
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I cannot wait to watch him raise his son and become a boy mom! 💙

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I found Delilah sipping my coffee as I was doing d I found Delilah sipping my coffee as I was doing dishes a few mornings ago. 
It made me stop and think about how much kids just want to be like their parents. They see everything you do and can’t wait to do it themselves too. 
Even things as simple as sipping some coffee! 

This innocent little act of tasting my coffee was a reminder how important my actions and words are. I am their example. I am what dictates their normal. 

What a motivator that is to live an intentional life. To become the best version of myself and to always continue learning how to grow as an individual. 

Your simple mundane actions and words matter Mama, you have the most important people watching you. Make it count! ✨

#mondaymotivation #mondaymamatalk #mondaymood #intentionallife #intentionalparenting #motherhoodtalks #honestmotherhood #thisisourjourney #enjoythejourney #betheexample #consciousparenting #itsthelittlethings #selfdevelopment  #itsthelittlethingsinlife #michiganmom #motherhoodunplugged #toddlersofinsta
It’s a sunny Friday over here! But it seems like It’s a sunny Friday over here! But it seems like everyday is just like the next, Friday no longer holds any significance 😂

My husband currently has school & works weekends so we never have set days off anymore. 

You could say this has been an extremely busy season for our family. Good news is, we are almost at a point where my husbands program is done and will eventually have more of a set schedule.

I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel!

If you’re a wife who has a partner that is in a busy season of life while you are home with the kids, I can understand! 

It can be hard juggling everything all at once. But the hard work & sacrifices will pay off! Keep going and remember to fuel your own needs & desires too!

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I can officially say we are transitioned from a cr I can officially say we are transitioned from a crib to a toddler bed with Delilah! ✨🎉

My husband and I had been talking about starting the transition before baby #3 comes and a few days ago I just took the leap and went for it! What a surprise it was for him to come home to 🤣

I was very nervous how our first few sleeps were going to go because with my first daughter, sleep had been a rough go all along. 

But to our surprise, it has been a breeze! I’m not sure if it is because she is younger and not yet at that exploring stage. 

Or if it is how we have been focused on creating a secure attachment from day one. With my first born, I let everyone get in my ear about what I should be doing and when and how. And this time I have really focused on Delilah’s specific needs and her own unique timing to things. 

Comment below if you found it easier to transition your children when they are younger or more into the toddler stage?! 

#babytotoddler #cribtransition #cribtransitionsuccess #attachmentparenting #honestmotherhood #motherhoodintheraw #momtips #momtalk #momtruth #youngfamily #michiganfamily #growingup #momwin
Already snuggling our little love ❤️ I was in Already snuggling our little love ❤️

I was in the middle of watching our little baby move and this pup decided this was where she wanted to rest. She always rests her head on my belly when I am pregnant and it just melts my heart.

I can’t believe we are a week away from finding out the gender!! We are planning a small but fun reveal for the girls to find out if they are having a brother or sister✨💕

What’s your guess, boy or girl?! 💙💜

#pregnantmama #thirdpregnancy #momlife #mommylife #sahmlife #stayathomemoms #21weekspregnant #genderreveal #expectingmom  #expectingmamas #expectingmama #puppylove #cutepuppies #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #wheatenterrier #wheatensofinstagram #dogsandbabies
This smile is from a girl who LOVES the outdoors!! This smile is from a girl who LOVES the outdoors!! ❄️ 

She is definitely an outdoor adventurer and would be out there in all weather conditions for longer than any of us can handle. 🤣

Grateful for the hubs coming home early and taking the girls outside...I hate being cold and take forever to heat back up. 

We have been making an effort to get outside and let the girls have time to explore since we have been so cooped up in the house. I have definitely noticed an improvement in their moods when we incorporate this more!

Do you enjoy going out & playing in the snow or do you let the hubs have the fun outside?!?

#motherhood #momlife #honestmommy #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodjourney #joyinthejourney #heymama #kidsplayingoutside #getoutside #michiganwinter #letthemexlpore #momblogger #stayathomemomlife #sahmlife
Finding joy in the ordinary ✨ This is something Finding joy in the ordinary ✨

This is something that I have been working towards becoming more mindful of. Sometimes I go through the days focusing on task after task. 

Not realizing I haven’t slowed down just to enjoy the simple moments that I have with my girls. 

These days with them by my side are fleeting. ❤️

#motherhoodmoments #mindfulmom #presentmama #bepresent #joyinthejourney #joyintheordinary #momlife #lifewithkids #timeisfleeting #michiganmoms #youngfamily #girlmom #girlmomlife #stayathomemom #stayathomemomlife
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?!

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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! ✨

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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!!! 

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