kayleehardwick
Kaylee is a wife to Cody and boy mom to Lewis and Sheamus. She has been a central Indiana girl her whole life, currently residing in Avon with her family and bullmastiff Buckley. Kaylee was a teacher for 7 years before becoming a stay at home mom. She's a lover of bookstores, Netflix, good food and beer, vacation planning, and treating everyday like Christmas while navigating this messy and wonderful life.
The Thanksgiving Leftovers Pie Tradition
For many, the day after Thanksgiving means pivoting into full-fledged Christmas mode. It means Christmas tree farms, peppermint everything, shopping in a frenzy, and...
September Bucket List
September arrives, and it awakens in me a desire to be open to new opportunities and do more of what I love. It's a...
National Relaxation Day: How I Unwind With Young Kids At Home
August 15th, National Relaxation Day, is a day we can all agree is more than necessary for moms to celebrate. Whether you're a mom...
This Summer, I’ll Practice the Art of Sittervising
As the school year winds down and the season of summer approaches, I know that moms can set up in one of two camps:...
Letting Go of (Some) Expectations
As you enter late teen/early adulthood, you begin to fantasize and plan for what your future will look like. You dig into that invisible...
Thanksgiving Books To Share With Every Little Turkey
To be honest, I'm of the mindset to jump straight to Christmastime as soon as the jack-o-lanterns start to mold. As much as I...
It’s More Than A Morning Coffee
What is your morning ritual? Some like to work out first thing. Some start with a cleansing shower. Others reach for their favorite coffee...
Who Will I Be When The Newborn Phase Is Over?
I've been reflecting on a question lately: Who will I be when the newborn phase is over? This isn't the first time I've contemplated this...
Homemade Cleaning Products You Need To Try
As a certified "scrunchy" mom, there is no shortage of homemade and nontoxic items in my home. While you won't find any room fresheners...
7 Things To Do After School Instead Of Turning On The TV
It comes weekly without fail: the after-school or nap hours of 3 pm to 8 pm. The kids have rebounded every ounce of energy...
Forging My Own Path In Pregnancy and Birth
You've probably heard the phrase "crunchy mom." Some are loud and proud of their natural mom lifestyle, while the moms on the other end...
Finding Joy In What I Have
It all started with bread. (There's no such thing as a bad story that started with bread, right?) So I joined the sourdough bandwagon...
I Took Three Kids Out To Eat And Lived To Tell The Tale
I don't feel like cooking. The thought crossed my mind one night after a hectic workday, and I knew what was coming next. Should we...
Boredom Busters for Summer, Weekends, or Whenever!
Somehow the summer months pass in the blink of an eye and yet drag on for centuries all at once. The same can be...