Courtney G
I Didn’t Do Anything “Big” This Year
As this year draws to a close, I realized that I didn’t do anything “big” this year. In the past, I’ve shared exciting milestones like getting married, graduating college, buying a house, and having...
Spring 2022 Birmingham Consignment Sale Guide
It's hard to believe it's that time again! Spring consignment sales are just around the corner. Moms can elect to contribute by passing along new and gently used clothes, or just go to shop....
Transitioning From One to Two Kids
Many factors play into the transition from one to two kids, like the age gap between children, their individual personalities, how they sleep, your tolerance for chaos, etc. However, I think my experience is...
First Day of School For Mom
Last week, I was busy preparing my two-year-old and three-month-old to go back to school. I carefully packed their backpacks, labeled all of their items and cut my son’s sandwich into a star. I...
Time-Saving Mom Hacks
I’m about to enter a very busy season of my life. I have a newborn, a toddler, I work outside the home, and I'm starting graduate school. It’s imperative that I simplify my life...
Mom Shaming :: Are You Doing It?
Mom shaming comes in many subtle forms that can be hard to identify at first.
Here's a theoretical example from a mom group online: "I’m looking for advice on sunscreen. Here’s a picture of...
What Your Kids Want You to Do With Sentimental Items
As a millennial, I understand how our desire for simplified homes can come across as not valuing family mementos. However, I think part of the problem is that these sentimental items are often passed...
Why I’m Team Green This Pregnancy
What is "Team Green," anyways?
Team Green means that you forgo finding out the gender of a baby prior to delivery. With our first, we did a gender reveal party and it was amazing. Our...
Christmas Bucket List :: Things to Do This Christmas Season
The magic of Christmas extends far beyond the few minutes spent opening presents on Christmas morning. In fact, my favorite part of Christmas is all the festivities that happen beforehand and help add to...
Hobbies We Have Explored in Quarantine
My husband and I have lived without a t.v. since we got married over six years ago. It has never really bothered us because we've always had plenty of things to keep us busy....