Unpopular opinion: I don’t identify with the sca

Unpopular opinion: I don’t identify with the scary mommy + hot mess mom culture. At all. I do not use this space to complain or to focus on negativity. I’m a “glass half full” gal, and I practice gratitude regularly. I wake up feeling thankful every day. Yes. Really. My husband and I both have put an incredible amount of time and energy into our lifestyle. We both sacrifice to create the home and the life we want for ourselves and for our children. I spend hours of time and energy planning so that my children have an exceptional (dare I say, magical?) childhood. Do I have moments where I’m frustrated, exhausted and uninspired? Yes! Of course. I’m human; but I don’t come here when I’m feeling that way.

For what it’s worth, there are ways to share struggles and hardships without complaining constantly. I shared about my traumatic birth and my healing VBAC experience a few years back. I’ve shared about my childhood a little bit and I’ve connected with so many of you through sharing that, but overall, I choose to share beauty + positivity amidst real life moments. If you feel like that checks all the boxes for you, please continue to follow along. I use Instagram to feel inspired and to connect with others, and that is how I view this space too. If that isn’t your cup of tea, no big deal! The beauty of it all is that you get to choose who you follow and who you don’t! ✨ #lichomeschool #1000hoursoutside #charlottemasoneducation

How was your weekend? Ours looked something like t

How was your weekend? Ours looked something like this: homemade pizza, a sunny hike, a rainy hike, “how to” home yt videos with my hubby after the girls were in bed. Meal planning, house cleaning, exercising. 💯
.
Our new favorite family show is Barefoot Contessa. (I’ve shared this before but we watch TV once a week as a family. It’s a weekend activity we do together...and then the TV screen is off until the following Saturday). If you’ve never watched cooking shows with your family, do it! It’s inspired us to get in the kitchen more (together), and my kids love pretending they’re on their own show with their play kitchen. #larissawears

Carefully constructing a house of sticks, decorate

Our January weather feels like summer time with al

Our January weather feels like summer time with all of this sunshine so it feels odd to wear a turtleneck. 😆 Do you wear turtlenecks? I didn’t for a really long time because as a child I wasn’t a fan, but they’re growing on me in adulthood. #larissawears

The whirring of the pencil sharpener, a procession

The whirring of the pencil sharpener, a procession of muddy boots kicked off at the door. Books stacked as high as Mt. Everest and diagrams at the dinner table explaining answers to questions like “how does a bird fly?” A never ending rotation of artwork donning our walls and paint permanently living on every surface. These are the days. ✨

January is a clean white sheet, newly-ironed; an e

January is
a clean white sheet, newly-ironed;
an empty page;
a field of freshly-fallen snow
waiting to be mapped
by our footsteps.

-John Foster
#happynewyear #thebestisyettocome

#ad We talk a lot about homeschool Moms, but the h

What’s your weather like right now? AD It’s in

What’s your weather like right now? AD It’s in the low 40’s here; a bit cold, but nothing a few layers can’t fix! This past year our family commit to the 1000 hours outside challenge. We hit our 1000 hours goal a few months back and it felt wonderful, but my favorite thing about the challenge is how much it changed our overall lifestyle. Making time in nature a regular part of our family culture has been so good for us. We went from so much time spent indoors (especially in the winter) to spending time outside together...every day, year round. We love @vivobarefoot shoes for all of our adventures! Follow them and check out the hashtag #VivoOutsiders for more outdoor adventure inspiration. If you can, try to get outside with your family this winter! You won’t regret it! ✨ p.s. swipe to see a photo of me fastening lichen to a stick for a pretend “marshmallow” 🤣 the girls love pretending to make a bonfire ever since our first beach bonfire with friends last week! 🌲

CONGRATULATIONS @candacecaye_ @ellaalbregts @aman

CONGRATULATIONS @candacecaye_ @ellaalbregts @amandatherese you are the winners of this giveaway giveaway! Email me @ livingincolorstyle@gmail.com to claim your prize!!! ❤️❤️❤️
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Three people will win a three month subscription of @coavacoffee! Get 2 bags of freshly roasted coffee delivered to your door every two weeks for the next three months! ☕️
.
.
How to enter:
01. Follow and @coavacoffee and @livingincolorblog.
02. Like this photo.
03. Comment below with your favorite way to drink your coffee! ☕️
OPTIONAL: For extra entries, tag as many friends as you like below, but please make it one comment per friend. (Each friend you tag is an entry!)
OR for an extra entry: Share this photo on Instagram stories. (Private & public accounts are okay!)
.
I’ll announce the winner on Wed, 12/30. Good luck!
.
*This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. Must be 18 or older to enter. U.S. only, please! ❤️ #coava #coavacoffee #coffeelovers

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Unpopular opinion: I don’t identify with the sca

Unpopular opinion: I don’t identify with the scary mommy + hot mess mom culture. At all. I do not use this space to complain or to focus on negativity. I’m a “glass half full” gal, and I practice gratitude regularly. I wake up feeling thankful every day. Yes. Really. My husband and I both have put an incredible amount of time and energy into our lifestyle. We both sacrifice to create the home and the life we want for ourselves and for our children. I spend hours of time and energy planning so that my children have an exceptional (dare I say, magical?) childhood. Do I have moments where I’m frustrated, exhausted and uninspired? Yes! Of course. I’m human; but I don’t come here when I’m feeling that way.

For what it’s worth, there are ways to share struggles and hardships without complaining constantly. I shared about my traumatic birth and my healing VBAC experience a few years back. I’ve shared about my childhood a little bit and I’ve connected with so many of you through sharing that, but overall, I choose to share beauty + positivity amidst real life moments. If you feel like that checks all the boxes for you, please continue to follow along. I use Instagram to feel inspired and to connect with others, and that is how I view this space too. If that isn’t your cup of tea, no big deal! The beauty of it all is that you get to choose who you follow and who you don’t! ✨ #lichomeschool #1000hoursoutside #charlottemasoneducation

How was your weekend? Ours looked something like t

How was your weekend? Ours looked something like this: homemade pizza, a sunny hike, a rainy hike, “how to” home yt videos with my hubby after the girls were in bed. Meal planning, house cleaning, exercising. 💯
.
Our new favorite family show is Barefoot Contessa. (I’ve shared this before but we watch TV once a week as a family. It’s a weekend activity we do together...and then the TV screen is off until the following Saturday). If you’ve never watched cooking shows with your family, do it! It’s inspired us to get in the kitchen more (together), and my kids love pretending they’re on their own show with their play kitchen. #larissawears

Carefully constructing a house of sticks, decorate

Our January weather feels like summer time with al

Our January weather feels like summer time with all of this sunshine so it feels odd to wear a turtleneck. 😆 Do you wear turtlenecks? I didn’t for a really long time because as a child I wasn’t a fan, but they’re growing on me in adulthood. #larissawears

The whirring of the pencil sharpener, a procession

The whirring of the pencil sharpener, a procession of muddy boots kicked off at the door. Books stacked as high as Mt. Everest and diagrams at the dinner table explaining answers to questions like “how does a bird fly?” A never ending rotation of artwork donning our walls and paint permanently living on every surface. These are the days. ✨

January is a clean white sheet, newly-ironed; an e

January is
a clean white sheet, newly-ironed;
an empty page;
a field of freshly-fallen snow
waiting to be mapped
by our footsteps.

-John Foster
#happynewyear #thebestisyettocome

#ad We talk a lot about homeschool Moms, but the h

What’s your weather like right now? AD It’s in

What’s your weather like right now? AD It’s in the low 40’s here; a bit cold, but nothing a few layers can’t fix! This past year our family commit to the 1000 hours outside challenge. We hit our 1000 hours goal a few months back and it felt wonderful, but my favorite thing about the challenge is how much it changed our overall lifestyle. Making time in nature a regular part of our family culture has been so good for us. We went from so much time spent indoors (especially in the winter) to spending time outside together...every day, year round. We love @vivobarefoot shoes for all of our adventures! Follow them and check out the hashtag #VivoOutsiders for more outdoor adventure inspiration. If you can, try to get outside with your family this winter! You won’t regret it! ✨ p.s. swipe to see a photo of me fastening lichen to a stick for a pretend “marshmallow” 🤣 the girls love pretending to make a bonfire ever since our first beach bonfire with friends last week! 🌲

CONGRATULATIONS @candacecaye_ @ellaalbregts @aman

CONGRATULATIONS @candacecaye_ @ellaalbregts @amandatherese you are the winners of this giveaway giveaway! Email me @ livingincolorstyle@gmail.com to claim your prize!!! ❤️❤️❤️
.
Three people will win a three month subscription of @coavacoffee! Get 2 bags of freshly roasted coffee delivered to your door every two weeks for the next three months! ☕️
.
.
How to enter:
01. Follow and @coavacoffee and @livingincolorblog.
02. Like this photo.
03. Comment below with your favorite way to drink your coffee! ☕️
OPTIONAL: For extra entries, tag as many friends as you like below, but please make it one comment per friend. (Each friend you tag is an entry!)
OR for an extra entry: Share this photo on Instagram stories. (Private & public accounts are okay!)
.
I’ll announce the winner on Wed, 12/30. Good luck!
.
*This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. Must be 18 or older to enter. U.S. only, please! ❤️ #coava #coavacoffee #coffeelovers

This is 31. ✨opened my eyes this morning to find

This is 31. ✨opened my eyes this morning to find to a sleepy-eyed, brown-haired girl whispering, “happy birthday, mommy” and my day was already complete.
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I know this has been a less than ideal year for so many. It’s had it’s fair share of hardships for us. But I’m grateful every day for this life and these humans. The best is yet to come. 🌞

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