Body positivity is not a new topic. This message is being broadcasted louder and bolder on several public platforms. It’s incredible that there is such a strong focus on a topic that promotes health, wellness, and acceptance for ALL bodies, instead of past trends like attaining perfection, diet culture, and overhauling our “flaws.”    My […]

  (This post contains Amazon associate links) If there’s one thing we’ve really encouraged in our family, it’s the love of reading. Justin and I both have degrees in education, and started our careers as teachers. We’ve seen firsthand the drastic difference between students who consistently read, and those who don’t. Habitual reading lays concrete […]

(This post contains Amazon associate links) When it comes to keeping my kids engaged and entertained in the home, each of my children have their preferred activities. One that has caught and kept the interest of all four of them for the past several years has been perler bead art. I seriously cannot convey how […]

(This post contains Amazon associate links) Maintaining an orderly home and organizing the lives of six family members is not always fun… wait, who am I kidding? My Type A personality thrives off of streamlining systems! Ha!    After trying out a few dozen methods, I finally found what works best for us. We set […]

I view parenting as four main phases: Taking care of a baby Raising a child  Preparing a young adult Supporting an adult We’ve recently started shifting into phase 3 with our oldest, which is new territory for us! I reached out to friends and family who are seasoned pros in this area and received incredible […]

I recently shared in my Instagram stories how Justin and I are thrilled to be at the point in our lives where our children are old enough to stay home alone for short periods of time. While most of the people who responded were supportive and excited for when that’s an option for them, we […]

(This post contains Amazon associate links) Summer is finally here – can I get an “amen”?! With the outdoor season in full swing, the Reeves crew is out and about on the daily. Whether it’s sporting events, park days, swimming, etc. we always have a lengthy list of supplies that we need to bring with […]

I want to give you some tips for simplifying the season, tips to avoid overwhelm and find balance during the holidays! It is such a special time of year and I know we get over stimulated easily. First thing I recommend you do is a time audit, list everything you think you need to do […]

Nothing will impact your daughters view of herself more than seeing how you treat yourself. Let her SEE you smile while looking in the mirror. Let her HEAR you talk positively about how grateful you are for your body. Let her FEEL the confidence that exists in the home of a mother who knows her […]

I was hesitant at first to approach this topic because we are not by any means marriage experts, and this isn’t a list of “marriage tips” or marriage advice because I think those are sort of ridiculous because everyone’s marriage is unique so this is simply what works for me and my husband in our […]