Seeking out the magic in the mundane
We adopted both of our children at birth, and they have been the greatest blessings we could have asked for. And we are hoping to grow our family through adoption again and add another sweet little babe to our family! It feels kind of crazy to hope that we could possibly enjoy this blessing again [...]
The year 2020 was so long. But short. Ya know? If we know one thing, it was HARD on most of us. I don't need to detail in what ways we all might have struggled or even might still be struggling because of it. It did help me realize that I need more joy in [...]
Listen. I know there is so much parenting advice out there. And who really wants more? It's overwhelming and can sometimes make you feel worse when you're just trying to do your best. But there are a few books that I have read and I apply the principles from them daily in my life. They [...]
Being a mom is a lot of things - most of them wonderful. But it is also tough. SO tough sometimes! It's a lot more difficult than I had anticipated anyway. I was a full-time nanny for 8 years before becoming a mother, so I really did think I was prepared. But it's just different. [...]
Choosing products that are better for our bodies can be overwhelming, to say the least. How are we supposed to know what's good or bad?? I wrote a post to help explain why we want to choose safer products, and in this post I will hopefully help make that process easier. PRACTICAL TIPS So what [...]
Let's cut to the chase, I know you just want the recipe 😉 DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS 3 c (ish) dark chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life to make these dairy free) 1/4 c (ish) peanut butter 1 tablespoon coconut oil *You'll also need mini muffin cups Directions: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil [...]
I often talk about the importance of getting the nasty toxins out of your life and making safer choices, so now I thought I'd explain WHY that's so important. As you may know, my husband and I dealt with infertility for about 5 years. In the beginning of our journey, I was doing so much [...]
It's 4:30am and I just fed Quinley and rocked her back to sleep. I cherish these little moments with her, knowing how long I've waited for them and knowing that my daughter, this sweet baby, was meant to come to my arms. It brings me to tears. I often have moments like these when I [...]
Before you ask, no, I'm not pregnant - BUT . . . WE'RE ADOPTING!!!!! To say we are excited would be the understatement of the century. If you have read about our infertility journey, you know we've been praying and praying and praying for a baby for a while now. We always knew we would [...]
Happy JULY! I love this month because I love summer and swimming and sunshine. Since we've living in Utah, we've made it a tradition to go to the Hot Air Balloon Festival here in Provo every 4th of July. It's one of my favorite things! Something about hot air balloons is just magical. I can't [...]
Adrienne Biehl 