todaysarahsays
30-something motherhood blogger with 4 kids, 1 husband and a fun-filled life in Chicago!
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I'm a native Chicagoan, coffee enthusiast, type-A personality, full-time working and blogging mom of four! Starting out as a boy mom of two sons, I had boy/girl twins right after the pandemic began in May 2020. We've been hunkered down, having fun and laughing a lot in our wild and crazy home. I've had time to be creative, share more photos, recipes, and mom hacks that my followers seem to enjoy! My social is a mixture of family, fun, food, and appreciation for the simple things…mixed in with some straight-up silliness every now and then. I'm looking to collaborate with other influencers and brands who appreciate what it's like to be a busy mom who wants to do it all but knows her limits and will take help where she can find it. I'm doing my best to raise my tiny humans and have fun every day. If that sounds like a mantra you can get behind, let me know!
So I’ve officially started to do some spring cleaning and it feels so good to get rid of the clutter after such a long winter…err, year of quarantine. While I’m also putting the finishing touches on the twins’ nursery and refreshing some other rooms, I’ve been scouring Etsy for things that could breathe some new life into the house. It’s always the right time to support small business owners Take a look at a few of them here or check out my favorites page where you can browse all the goodies below and more.
We’re going to have a pretty low-key Easter celebration at home but making baskets for the kids is always one of my favorite traditions. To give you some bright-colored Easter inspiration, I’m sharing my favorite basket fillers that the babies (and big kids) will love. I promise that I 100% do not gift all of these to my kids because to me, it’s not the size or amount of gifts that make us fun parents. I just wanted to round up a shortlist for the good of the cause and because I love a nice, themed holiday, I just can’t help myself.
I really try to stay organized when it comes to shopping for the kids, especially having three boys, I’ve done my best to keep hand-me-downs in check and stored by size. With this spring haul, I went with all things cute and comfy in lots of colors. I’m a pretty practical shopper looking for comfort plus a little style and since I’m still working from home, I snagged a few things for myself and the hubs, too. My favorite leggings (aka work-at-home-mom uniform) have side pockets, a high waist and come in the cutest colors.
With every holiday, I try to make at least one fun holiday treat but truth be told, I love a good semi-homemade dessert because things are always busy and sometimes I just want to get it done and move on to the next thing. mom tip: have your kiddos sort for you 🙂 1 cup miniature tiny twist pretzels (any small style is great but this size mixes well) 1 bag (11 ounces) white chocolate chips or melting white chocolate bar (I like Baker’s brand!) : I’ve seen recipes that also add in peanuts, sprinkles…you can really throw in whatever sounds good to you but make sure that if you add in extras beyond this recipe, you may need to reduce the quantity of some of the other ingredients to make sure you have enough chocolate to coat everything evenly. In another bowl, add the white chocolate chips and microwave slowly until melted.