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One mom's attempt to embrace, enjoy, and tame 4 whirlwinds

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Is There Such a Thing as TOO Much School Spirit?

“Why do you still dress like you’re in college, you wear a lot of BYU shirts!” Cause college was awesome? Cause we should sport our Cougar blue every day of the year? Cause fancy shirts don’t work with my life?… Read More Is There Such a Thing as TOO Much School Spirit?

November 7, 2017November 7, 2017 Ashley1 Comment

Getting Organized is Like Taming the Upside Down

Right now I am just trying to contain the mess.

Think the scheduled burns on Stranger Things 2. I know it’s a losing battle, but I have to do something, I don’t have Eleven to come help me close the portal. … Read More Getting Organized is Like Taming the Upside Down

November 3, 2017December 5, 2017 AshleyLeave a comment

Best Mom Advice

When I was a new mom  I got a LOT of advice. I wanted advice on everything from potty training to college applications (I’m a big picture person).… Read More Best Mom Advice

November 1, 2017November 11, 2017 AshleyLeave a comment

The Pitter Patter of Little Feet at 5:07am

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not nice when I get woken up early. I’m just not. You know those people that are sweet and loving and say things like “oh honey you had a nightmare? Let’s cuddle.” I’m basically the opposite of those people.

October 16, 2017October 16, 2017 AshleyLeave a comment

Faux Fur: A Must Have in Any Girl’s Wardrobe?

Can we take a few minutes and chat about girl clothes? Why is everything covered in glitter, and why can’t girls wear cool science shirts? Why can’t girls like dinosaurs, and seriously what about a Batman shirt for a girl?… Read More Faux Fur: A Must Have in Any Girl’s Wardrobe?

October 7, 2017October 14, 2017 Ashley2 Comments

Thriving Thirties

I have to take a quick minute and admit that I LOVE being in my thirties. 

I was a little bit worried as my 30th birthday approached, but now that I’m several years into this, I can whole heartedly admit that I love my thirties. … Read More Thriving Thirties

October 2, 2017 AshleyLeave a comment

The Secret to Being a Good Friend is Being a Hufflepuff

I’m convinced that 90% of being a good friend is showing up. 
That’s it. I may feel this way because I’m not fun, I am a Hufflepuff after all.… Read More The Secret to Being a Good Friend is Being a Hufflepuff

September 30, 2017October 2, 2017 AshleyLeave a comment

The Best Time of the Year

I LOVE the start of school. I mean I may like it even more than I like Christmas… which as a former professional gift wrapper is a lot. I loved the start of school as a kid and I love it even MORE as a parent. The start of school is the beginning of something… Read More The Best Time of the Year

September 4, 2017 AshleyLeave a comment

Some Exclusions May Apply: Finding Friends as an Adult

Assume that breathing oxygen is more than enough to be the basis of a long and amazing friendship. … Read More Some Exclusions May Apply: Finding Friends as an Adult

July 31, 2017August 1, 2017 AshleyLeave a comment

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