A few weeks ago, I was sitting in the second row at our church and the pastor said something that struck me to my core. rest is not a waste of time. read that again. and again. and again until it sinks in! it’s so hard for me to sit still, let the house drop […]
Month: April 2021
bump update :: 35 weeks
Hospital bag packed, nursery ready, continually preparing my own personal stations & mentally preparing for labor + having a little man around the house. Oh, and kinda went to the hospital the other night… it’s cool ;P Week 35: Symptoms :: I’ve said he feels low for weeks, but now it’s noticeably uncomfortable. I get tired […]
headache roller recipe
I used to keep ibuprofen on me constantly to help with headaches. But once I discovered this powerful essential oil blend, I can honestly say my headaches go away so much faster than anytime I’ve ever taken a pill. It’s my #1 go-to now and a roller I think everyone needs in their life. If […]
new episode – emmaline’s birthday
On this week’s episode of Life with the Shaver Crew, we’re taking you along with us on Emmaline’s birthday which was at the beginning of April. Our sweet middle child turned THREE and letting her pick her birthday activities was a lot of fun! I also snuck in a clip from Easter since it was […]
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mother’s day gift guide – 2021
Let’s be honest, Mother’s Day is coming fast and wouldn’t it be nice to give her something she will actually use (more than just flowers that will die a week later)!? As a mom myself, I can honestly say I have loved these products or I’ve gifted them to others & they raved about them. […]
bump update :: 34 weeks
Tired, Braxton Hicks and just trying to take it slow & let the house be messy… yeah – wish me luck! Hahah Week 34: Symptoms :: tired. I never feel rested. & Bending over is not comfortable at all. Food Aversions :: nothing specific Food Cravings :: nothing special Sleep :: waking up multiple times a night and […]
letters to spencer || 34 weeks in my belly
hey bud, how are you doing in there? you move a lot and are very comfortable kicking me and poking out all over. ha! the doctors constantly joke that you are preparing to run away from your sisters ;P I have so enjoyed embracing you in my tummy. you are so unique and daydreaming about […]
our maternity session – spencer
I make maternity photos a priority, and my pregnancy with Spencer is no different. In the past I’ve worn a dress and made it more of a girly-vibe (partially because we were having girls but also because I wanted to feel pretty), but this round I wanted it to be casual – jeans and country […]
easy make-ahead freezer meals
With little man coming in a few weeks, I decided it’d be a good idea to have some meals prepared for thoughtless dinners since we’ll all be enamored with our new addition. I thought I’d share the recipes I chose on the blog for anyone expecting their own new family member OR if you want […]
life this last week – april 2021
I miss doing “day in the life” posts, and I really should share with you guys more often what our day to day looks like. So today, I’m sharing this past week while my mom was in town from Seattle, WA. Granted, our days were pretty abnormal to accommodate being with our guest and we […]