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Less Hustle, More Balance

September 29, 2016 By Hollie Leave a Comment

Less Hustle, More Balance

Lately I have struggled to sit down and write, to post, to share, and to inspire.  It is not because of the lack of ideas; I have a long list of content ideas.  I have struggled to post because when I actually have the time to post I am either too tired or there are other […]

Filed Under: Family, Parenting Tagged With: balancing life, being present, living life

Breastfeeding Struggles: Tongue & Lip Tie

August 15, 2016 By Hollie Leave a Comment

Breastfeeding Struggles: Tongue & Lip Tie

This is my third child, I nursed my other two munchkins until they were 16 months old, never in a million years did I think with my third munchkin would I be writing a blog called “Breastfeeding Struggles”, but here I am.  The second and third weeks of S’s life I struggled with breastfeeding and […]

Filed Under: Family, My Munchkins, Parenting Tagged With: breastfeeding, breastfeeding mom, breastfeeding struggles

Preparing for Our Third Munchkin

June 28, 2016 By Hollie Leave a Comment

At 39 weeks and 2 days pregnant I think I can finally say, “we are ready!”  Now, our readiness probably looks a lot different than that of most.  My husband and I are both Type A personalities and like to take control, but when it comes to preparing for our babies, it is probably the […]

Filed Under: Family, My Munchkins, Parenting Tagged With: fit pregnancy, hospital bag, preparing for baby, third munchkin

I am Fearful… of Having Another BOY!

May 20, 2016 By Hollie 1 Comment

I often joke with my friends that if I have another boy they need to start a wine train instead of a meal train.  In all reality that wine doesn’t need to be delivered now or when the baby is born.  And let’s be honest, not even in the next few years.  I have a […]

Filed Under: Faith, Family, Parenting Tagged With: boy mom, christian mom, faith, fear

Confessions of a Mom

February 5, 2016 By Hollie 7 Comments

Confessions of a Mom

I love my job as a mom, it is the most rewarding thing I have ever done.  Every day is not easy, in fact there are days and moments that are down right tough.  There are moments when I just want to escape into the pantry and drink my wine all by myself (of course when […]

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Adding Another Munchkin {12 Weeks Pregnant}

December 22, 2015 By Hollie 11 Comments

Adding Another Munchkin {12 Weeks Pregnant}

I am so excited to make this announcement today: We will be adding another munchkin to our clan!  If you follow me on Instagram you have probably been able to infer because of the #fitpregnancy posts, or if you are personal friend with me on facebook you already know.  This pregnancy announcement today is combined […]

Filed Under: Fit Pregnancy, Fitness, Parenting Tagged With: baby three, fit pregnancy, pregnancy

Tips for Nursing Moms: Pumping While Traveling

August 24, 2015 By Hollie Leave a Comment

Tips for Nursing Moms: Pumping While Traveling

In honor of Breastfeeding Awareness month, I am talking Pumping & Traveling today.  I am happy to say that M is almost a year old and we are still going strong and I have left him to go on three different trips for three days and more!  I nursed C until she was 16 months […]

Filed Under: Family, Fun, Parenting, Travel Tagged With: breastfeeding, nursing, travel

Exercising with Kids {Part 2}

November 25, 2014 By Hollie 2 Comments

Exercising with Kids {Part 2}

Good morning!  Now is the time of year where we really need tips to help us make fitness a priority.  Last week I offered three tips for Exercising with Kids and today I am back for three more tips.  Remember, all of these tips are great, but the first step is wanting it yourself.  YOU, […]

Filed Under: Family, Fitness, Living a Fit Life, Parenting Tagged With: fit mom, fitness, priorities, working out with kids

Exercising with Kids {Part 1}

November 18, 2014 By Hollie 2 Comments

Exercising with Kids {Part 1}

Yesterday Max turned 2 months old and I am back to my normal workout routine.  The intensity is not there yet, but the amount of time I spend is what it was before.  I often times here these questions and comments: “How do you have time to go to the gym?” “My kids don’t let […]

Filed Under: Family, Fitness, Living a Fit Life, Parenting Tagged With: fitness, priorities, working out with kids

The Great Debate: Stay-at-Home vs. Working Mom

October 21, 2014 By Hollie 4 Comments

The Great Debate: Stay-at-Home vs. Working Mom

Stay-at-Home-Mom vs. Working Mom- this debate is ongoing.  You can find a million blogposts and articles on which job is harder.  You can read Facebook statuses of working moms wishing they could stay at home because it would be so much easier and stay-at-hom moms who wish they could work.  I have news for you: […]

Filed Under: Family, Parenting Tagged With: christian mom, parenting, stay at home mom, working mom

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