Trigger warning- This post contains details about our pregnancy complications. How I'm Feeling First and foremost, we're incredibly relieved that Baby Boy is still in there and looking very strong. I am reminded everyday that I have the best partner and friend in Ben as he continues to show me what unconditional love looks like. [...]
I start my day with a smoothie, and I used to struggle to make one with a substantial amount of calories. Over the last few months, my recipes always include these surprising smoothie add-ons. 1. Mushrooms My friend Haley, suggested adding frozen mushrooms to my smoothie. I thought she was absolutely insane. Mushrooms? Gross! Once [...]
Sharing all the basic information on this awesome crafting machine
Here are my Three Things Thursday- 1/14/21 1. These bin clips Lately, I've been moderately obsessed with organizing and labeling things. My new Cricut machine makes me feel unstoppable. Pretty soon, I am going to start putting labels on people. (I'm kidding) I posted to stories asking for your favorites, and so many of you [...]
I realize that some of you have been surviving virtual learning for months now. If you're reading this and consider yourself an e-learning pro, please be sure to comment with your tips below as I'm sure many of us could use the advice. When schools closed in early March last year in Connecticut, I remember [...]
Detailing Birdies Teacher Discount Program
We are better together- always. I feel super passionate about the current state of public education. As someone who once worked in an underfunded school, I am the first person to get on my soapbox and talk about how all schools are not created equal. Yes, all teachers spend their own hard-earned money on items [...]
The best advice I ever got when it comes to snacking is this- pick snacks that have protein and healthy fats. It's a terrible feeling when you eat an 'empty snack'- like plain pretzels- and feel hungry a little while later. Since my exercise level has changed while pregnant, my diet hasn't really changed too [...]
The thought of dressing while pregnant completely intimidated me. From the get-go, I was determined to create a list of budget-friendly maternity favorites. I'm a firm believer that a women's body grows however it needs to during pregnancy. That being said, I had no way of knowing when or how my body would change in [...]
