Spring Cleaning Tips with Bon Ami Powder Cleanser
“This post has been sponsored by Faultless Brands, makers of Bon Ami. All thoughts and opinions are my own.” Spring is a time for new beginnings in nature and in life. One way to encourage new...
View ArticleFive Lies Bloggers Tell You
From first glance at the title of this post, I know you’re thinking I’m about to reveal some BIG secrets. However, the lies bloggers tell aren’t necessarily told on purpose. Most bloggers, whether...
View ArticleSpring Styles at LOFT
Our local LOFT store has asked me to come host another private shopping event this weekend! I am super excited to be able to have my friends and family in the store (off-hours) to shop the amazing...
View Article5 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Decorate for Spring
Decorating for each season doesn’t have to be an expensive task. There are easy and expensive ways to decorate for spring. Try hanging a faux floral wreath on your door or filling a vase with colorful...
View ArticleFriday Favorites – Everything Spring
Happy Friday! This week I’m loving everything SPRING – fashion, home decor, fresh flowers, and Easter basket shopping. I’m also sharing some big things going on over here – my new job (more later...
View ArticleWays to Teach Young Children about Earth Day
Did you know Earth Day is next week? I think we really should celebrate our planet on the daily instead of once a year. From plants to flowers to animals to the sun/moon/stars in the sky, from oceans...
View ArticleBefore and After: Dining Room and Hallway Light Fixture Upgrade
When we purchased our house last summer, we had every intention of remodeling every room. However, if you’ve ever bought a fixer-upper you know it can take time. One of my biggest requests to update...
View ArticleA Work at Home Mom’s Secret to Survival: Time Blocking
Looking for the trick to staying productive and organized while working from home? I just took on a part time job in addition to my full time role as blogger and Mama. I’m doing well in my third week...
View ArticleWeekend Update – Easter Edition 2019
One of the million reasons I love having a blog is to be able to look back over the years at our life. I used to record everything here, but became selective a few years ago. This Weekend Update –...
View ArticleSouthern Cooking Challenges
Cooking has always been one of my favorite hobbies. I’m not exceptionally amazing at cooking, but I think I’m pretty great. Many moons ago I had a cooking blog where I posted terrible quality photos...
View ArticleShopping for Spring with Earth Shoes at FootPrints
When I think about shoes made to provide all-day support, I picture a sneaker. In case you didn’t know this, I only wear sneakers when I’m doing physical activity and that’s not often. I NEED...
View ArticleFriday Favorites
Oh what a busy week this has been! It felt extremely short since I took Monday off to recover for the busy weekend. In exchange for my one day of rest, I had four (including today) jam packed days....
View ArticleHow and Why We Discipline Our Children
Discipline is one of the toughest challenges of motherhood. One would think as a former elementary school teacher I know just what to do when my daughters misbehave. The truth – it’s all been a...
View ArticleMother’s Day Gifts for the Modern Mom
Looking for Mother’s day gifts for the modern mom? This year all (this) Mama wants is a Steam Mop. Well, that’s not all I want… but it’s at the top of my list. Here are some more gift ideas for...
View ArticleFriday Favorites
Happy Friday and Happy May! I’m recapping my friday favorites for the first week of May: shopping for Mommy and Me Lilly Pulitzer outfits at Saybrook Home, Annabelle’s Kindergarten orientation, and my...
View ArticleHow to Sleep Like a Kid
From the time my daughters were newborns until now, ages 2 and 5, I’ve watched them sleep soundly and thought, “Wow it must be so nice.” Especially on the mornings after the nights they kept me awake....
View ArticleMommy and Me Lilly Pulitzer from Saybrook Home
One of the best things about being a Mom of girls is definitely the clothes – who doesn’t love having a mini me? I enjoy coordinating outfits for us, but I know my time is limited dressing like my...
View ArticleSmall Master Bathroom Renovation
All of my subway tile dreams came true with this master bathroom renovation. The master bathroom in our house was never a selling point for me – it was small, a most ugly royal blue, and had a shower...
View ArticleTen Motherhood Posts
Happy Friday! In honor of Mother’s Day this weekend, I thought I would share ten popular motherhood posts on Confessions of a Northern Belle. Below you will find a round up of your favorites, as well...
View ArticlePostpartum Depression After Weaning from Breastfeeding
I’ll never forget the first time I realized I had postpartum depression… over a year after giving birth to my daughter. Since May is Mental Health Awareness month and it’s been exactly four years...
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