I’ve always been a big reader. There’s something so cathartic about getting lost in another world and letting your imagination take over. I don’t get as much time to read as I used to, but I still find myself thinking about certain books I’ve read over the years. When a…
I’ll admit it – I’m an Amazon addict. Anything you could need is at your fingertips and you truly can’t beat the fast shipping. As a mom to two toddlers, I’m on there multiple times a week usually ordering and scrolling more often than I’d like to admit. Over the…
One of the most frequent questions I get when I say I stay home with my kids is, “What do you do all day?” (Which… kinda rude) My favorite question is, “Don’t you get bored?” Well, this post is all about that. Trust me, I’d love to have time to…
Valentine’s Day – you either love it or you hate it. Personally, my husband and I are not big Valentine’s people. However, now that we have kids, it seems to have found its magic again! The best part is, you don’t have to go all out or spend a ton…
I’m a suburban mom now! This has been a long time coming and I’m thrilled to be in our slow and quiet haven. We’ve spent the last 6+ years living in the city of Chicago and since we had our son 2.5 years ago, we knew this part of our…
Happy New Year! I hope you’ve had a wonderful holiday season. A new year can bring forth a lot of feelings – It’s exciting and a bit intimidating. While a new year is a good opportunity for a new start, remember that it’s also just a date. You don’t have…
Happy Holidays!! I can’t believe it’s already that time of year again. As amazing as this magical time is, I know it can also be stressful – especially if you are hosting! This Thanksgiving was the second time we hosted for a big holiday. We had 25 people in our…
Mornings are sacred to me. I’ve always been an early riser and I cherish the time alone. It wasn’t until I experienced the early newborn stage (waking up every two hours at night) that my priorities shifted and I chose sleep over my quiet mornings. I felt out of whack…
Welcome! I’m so happy you are here 🙂 I’m so excited to post for the first time on The Vital Shift Mama. I felt that this was a perfect choice for a blog name because I am a “retired” nurse so “vital” felt fitting. However, the main idea is recognizing the…