A lot of cramping involved in the making of this v A lot of cramping involved in the making of this video! The things brice gets to come home to💕#babymamadance #37weekspregnant #pregnantlife #marriagehumor #coupleshumor #funnythings #pregnancyhumor
Part 2 of doing nesting things before this baby co Part 2 of doing nesting things before this baby comes. I tackled cleaning out the fridge & cleaning out and washing all three car seats 🙌🏽 only like 30 things left on my list of things to do but we’re slowly making progress and getting closer to when baby girl comes! 
Any guesses on baby girls birth date?! Leave your guess below and I’ll be picking a winner to get a coffee on me. Winner is whoever picked the exact or closest date 📆 (ps due date is the 19th) 👇
#nestingthings #pregnancy #pregnancynesting #organization #organizewithme #cleanwithme #shortvlog #minivlog #traderjoesfinds #vaccumm #dayinthelife #sahmvlog #pregnancystyle
Mondays are for the girls 💕 Love getting to enj Mondays are for the girls 💕 Love getting to enjoy this pregnancy through Kaiverly! She is the first to love on the baby, check on my belly throughout the day and talk everyday to make sure I’m not going to leave her when I head to the hospital lol she even has her own “baby” in her belly and has gone to all the apts so both of us could get our baby’s checked out together. Hope you all are having a great Monday too!! #mamaandme #momsofinstagram #momanddaughter #myminime #momandmini #beachmaternityshoot #vicidolls #maternityshoot #maternitydress 📸: @jadynrosephoto
Thankful to have these sweet photos of them togeth Thankful to have these sweet photos of them together before they get to meet their sister. It’s so crazy to see how much their little relationship has progressed over the last 3 years. They are literally best friends & we can’t wait to watch them love on their sister together! 
📸: @jadynrosephoto 
#floridamom #momblogger #motherhoodunplugged #babynumber3 #pregnancyphotoshoot
Day one of checking things off my Nesting To Do li Day one of checking things off my Nesting To Do list:  This Sunday was filled with lots of cleaning and playing and snack making. We also took a break to work on the computer for a little bit with my favorite co-workers who are on a nap strike, left for our Valentines Day mini shoot (@photosbybrooketanner ) and then came back and finished up the bassinet, ate dinner, and got the kids down and then mama spent the rest of the night uploading the photos & culling through 100s of x pictures from back to back mini session days! 
Day ONE accomplishments:
✅ fixing the bed legs that were creaking
✅flipped the mattress
✅dusted & vacuumed
✅put the bassinet together 
I’m taking that as a win! 
#momlife #lifeofawfhm #realmotherhood #adayinthelife #minivlog #sundayreset #getreadywithme #housevlog #organization #nestingtodolist #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #momofthree
motherhood over the last almost 5 years 💕🥲 l motherhood over the last almost 5 years 💕🥲 literally the best part of me is them. #momlife #motherhoodjourney #realmomlife #pregnancyjourney
Can’t believe this sweet girl gets to be with us Can’t believe this sweet girl gets to be with us anytime (hopefully a couple weeks🤪) I am so excited to see her be loved by her brother & sister and be welcomed into so much family & love. But mostly I’m just so thankful that God chose me to me her mama. I came across this letter from God to his daughter strung together with different verses and I found it so comforting  today so in case you need some reminding of who you are or who you are raising keep reading. 
To my daughter:
You may not know me, but I know everything about you. (Psalm139:1)I know when you sit down and when you rise up. (Psalm 139:2).
For you were made in my image. (genesis 1:27) I knew you even before you were conceived. (Jeremiah 1:4-5) I chose you when I planned creation. (Ephesians 1:11-12)
You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. (Psalm 139:15-16) I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. (Acts 17:26)
You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14) I knit you together in your mother’s womb. (Psalm 139:13)

For I am the perfect father. (Matthew 5:48) For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. (Matthew 6:31-33) I will never stop doing good to you. (Jeremiah 32:40)
For you are my treasured possession. (Exodus 19:5). I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul. (Jeremiah 32:41) I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. (Revelation 21:3-4) I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus.  (John 17:23) 
She may be tiny but she comes with so much purpose. Cherishing these last few weeks of pregnancy and getting to hold her close in my belly but so excited to meet her😩💕
#realmotherhood #realmomlife #thirdtrimester #36weekspregnant #pregnancyphotoshoot #pregnancyjourney #motherhoodunited #tomydaughter #motivationformoms #bloggingmoms #mominspo #maternitystyle #mommyandme #maternityshoot
A little flash back to evies fun big boy jungle ro A little flash back to evies fun big boy jungle room makeover!! This was one of my favorites and I can’t wait to jump back in here after baby girl makes her arrival to finish up some of the details that were put on hold! I started this room before we found out we were pregnant with baby girl & a few weeks in I was throwing up & nauseous nonstop so it was an absolute challenge to pull off as much as we could! But I have some fun built ins, desk diy & decor ideas that are brewing for when I’m back post-baby!! 
#makersmovement #diymom #hgtvmagazine #hgtv #bindleandbrass #thegreenary #mygreenmattress #lick #junglewallpaper #diyroommakeover #jungleroom #toddlerroomideas #kidsroominspo
I have been working on this laundry room for so lo I have been working on this laundry room for so long and I’m so excited to share our first finished project from this space because it has been a headache behind the scenes tackling all the obstacles we faced & being very pregnant while balancing work & two toddlers 🤪 
I have wanted a laundry sink for so long. So this was the most exciting addition to this space for me! Between diy projects and baby blowouts- I knew I needed a sink that could handle it all!  I couldn’t be more happy with this Black Granite sink from @ruvati !  It’s so gorgeous & equally as durable! We just used the existing water & drain lines from the washer to be able to add a sink into this space!! Check out the blog on Thursday so you can get a sneak peek of the next diy coming up on the laundry room project! 
#ruvati #ruvatistyle #ruvatisink #laundryroom #laundryroommakeover #diylaundryroom #makersmovement #smallhouseliving #addingasink #diyblogger #diymom
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MEET BROOKE

Hi there! I’m a stay-at-home mom, photographer, and DIY enthusiast who loves to create and connect with other like-minded moms. I started blogging in 2016 as a way to document my journey as a new mom and to share my passions with others. I quickly discovered that blogging was my creative outlet and a way to connect with other moms who were also trying to balance motherhood with their own interests and passions.

Now, as a mom of two young children ( & a third on the way!!), I continue to blog as a way to document my family’s adventures, share my photography business and DIY projects. Most importantly though I want to build a community that offers support and encouragement to other moms who may be struggling to find their joy and follow their passions in this season of life. I believe that motherhood can be both challenging and rewarding, and I hope to inspire other moms to embrace their creativity and to find the joy and fulfillment that comes from pursuing their own dreams and passions at the same time! It took e a long time to realize that I could do all the things, wear all the hats I dreamt of. I don’t have to be just mom, I can be a blogger, a photographer chasing my dreams for me and still be the best mom to them. If anything I learned that following my dreams and hobbies make me a better mother to them. Thank you for joining me on this journey and I can’t wait to get to know each other!

On This Blog We Talk About

Motherhood:

Together we will discover different ways to overcome obstacles and overcome difficult stigmas of motherhood, along with practical advice to make the motherhood journey a little easier.

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DIY & Home Decor:

Learn how to create a beautiful and functional living space through DIY projects, home decorating, and design tips. Whether you’re looking to refresh a room or take on a full renovation, hopefully you will find that inspiration here!

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Read More Home Design Here

Entrepreneurship and Productivity for Moms:

Let’s talk about how to manage time and energy effectively, set goals and prioritize tasks as a working mom. Discover strategies for building a successful business while being present for your family and taking care of yourself. Find inspiration and support from other mothers who have taken the leap into entrepreneurship and learn how to achieve your goals and fulfill your dreams while being a great mom.

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Blogging:

Learn how to create a successful blog, from creating compelling content to building an engaged community. I have been blogging for the last 4 years and taken so many courses, listened to so many podcasts & videos on how to create a successful blog and this is the year I am implementing it all seriously- so I am taking you along my honest journey of my process!

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Photography:

Whether you’re interested in taking photos as a hobby or pursuing it as a profession, photography can be a powerful medium to express yourself and connect with others. I took the leap and officially started my photography business last spring so I am excited to share all the things I have learned along with all of my favorite shoots to hopeful spark some inspiration for you!

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Lifestyle (Beauty, wellness, recipes, etc.):

Live your best life with all my favorite tips, tricks and inspiration on a wide range of topics that impact your daily life. From food, style, travel, beauty, health and wellness, to home decor, personal development and more!

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My Journey…

It all started in 2016

I was 21 and freshly graduated from college and starting my dream job, as a house parent to 6 children in foster care.

I went from college straight to motherhood. In an very unique way. My passion has always been working with children in foster care. I got a in depth experience looking at the implications of sensory integration & trauma-informed care on dysregulated behavior in children who have experienced trauma. Shortly after starting here I got into a car accident that redirected the trajectory of my life. I was in between of trying to figure out my next move in life when I found out I was already 5 months with our little miracle baby, Everson. From there my life, once again switch to a completely new path- being a stay at home mom. I decided to stop mid-semester while getting my masters in social work to focus on this very new and exciting journey of motherhood. For as long as I dreamed of being a stay at home mom I quickly realized I was still feeling like I was missing something. I just didn’t anticipate how becoming a mother would completely rock your identity as an individual. I was constantly putting everyone else first, felt isolated, stagnant and like I just had no creative or professional outlet. I realized that there were so many more things that I wanted to explore and accomplish, in addition to being a stay at home mom. That is when I decided to create my blog. Creating this space has been such a cool way to give me a little something of my own. I have been able to connect with people, explore and share my passions and have a creative freedom from home! Along the way of trying to balance mom-life with time for myself I have found a passion in so many other things like: DIY, photography and helping others reach their goals. I started a side business helping others with the marketing for their small business, then I started sharing more of my DIY & helping others design spaces in their home, and then finally I started my own photography business. I am so excited to share my experiences through pregnancy, being a mama, DIYer, business owner, photographer, blogger and just life in general! Thanks for being here and I can’t wait to help you reach your dreams or just be here to cheer you on!

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A lot of cramping involved in the making of this v A lot of cramping involved in the making of this video! The things brice gets to come home to💕#babymamadance #37weekspregnant #pregnantlife #marriagehumor #coupleshumor #funnythings #pregnancyhumor
Part 2 of doing nesting things before this baby co Part 2 of doing nesting things before this baby comes. I tackled cleaning out the fridge & cleaning out and washing all three car seats 🙌🏽 only like 30 things left on my list of things to do but we’re slowly making progress and getting closer to when baby girl comes! 
Any guesses on baby girls birth date?! Leave your guess below and I’ll be picking a winner to get a coffee on me. Winner is whoever picked the exact or closest date 📆 (ps due date is the 19th) 👇
#nestingthings #pregnancy #pregnancynesting #organization #organizewithme #cleanwithme #shortvlog #minivlog #traderjoesfinds #vaccumm #dayinthelife #sahmvlog #pregnancystyle
Mondays are for the girls 💕 Love getting to enj Mondays are for the girls 💕 Love getting to enjoy this pregnancy through Kaiverly! She is the first to love on the baby, check on my belly throughout the day and talk everyday to make sure I’m not going to leave her when I head to the hospital lol she even has her own “baby” in her belly and has gone to all the apts so both of us could get our baby’s checked out together. Hope you all are having a great Monday too!! #mamaandme #momsofinstagram #momanddaughter #myminime #momandmini #beachmaternityshoot #vicidolls #maternityshoot #maternitydress 📸: @jadynrosephoto
Thankful to have these sweet photos of them togeth Thankful to have these sweet photos of them together before they get to meet their sister. It’s so crazy to see how much their little relationship has progressed over the last 3 years. They are literally best friends & we can’t wait to watch them love on their sister together! 
📸: @jadynrosephoto 
#floridamom #momblogger #motherhoodunplugged #babynumber3 #pregnancyphotoshoot
Day one of checking things off my Nesting To Do li Day one of checking things off my Nesting To Do list:  This Sunday was filled with lots of cleaning and playing and snack making. We also took a break to work on the computer for a little bit with my favorite co-workers who are on a nap strike, left for our Valentines Day mini shoot (@photosbybrooketanner ) and then came back and finished up the bassinet, ate dinner, and got the kids down and then mama spent the rest of the night uploading the photos & culling through 100s of x pictures from back to back mini session days! 
Day ONE accomplishments:
✅ fixing the bed legs that were creaking
✅flipped the mattress
✅dusted & vacuumed
✅put the bassinet together 
I’m taking that as a win! 
#momlife #lifeofawfhm #realmotherhood #adayinthelife #minivlog #sundayreset #getreadywithme #housevlog #organization #nestingtodolist #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #momofthree
motherhood over the last almost 5 years 💕🥲 l motherhood over the last almost 5 years 💕🥲 literally the best part of me is them. #momlife #motherhoodjourney #realmomlife #pregnancyjourney
Can’t believe this sweet girl gets to be with us Can’t believe this sweet girl gets to be with us anytime (hopefully a couple weeks🤪) I am so excited to see her be loved by her brother & sister and be welcomed into so much family & love. But mostly I’m just so thankful that God chose me to me her mama. I came across this letter from God to his daughter strung together with different verses and I found it so comforting  today so in case you need some reminding of who you are or who you are raising keep reading. 
To my daughter:
You may not know me, but I know everything about you. (Psalm139:1)I know when you sit down and when you rise up. (Psalm 139:2).
For you were made in my image. (genesis 1:27) I knew you even before you were conceived. (Jeremiah 1:4-5) I chose you when I planned creation. (Ephesians 1:11-12)
You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. (Psalm 139:15-16) I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. (Acts 17:26)
You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14) I knit you together in your mother’s womb. (Psalm 139:13)

For I am the perfect father. (Matthew 5:48) For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. (Matthew 6:31-33) I will never stop doing good to you. (Jeremiah 32:40)
For you are my treasured possession. (Exodus 19:5). I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul. (Jeremiah 32:41) I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. (Revelation 21:3-4) I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus.  (John 17:23) 
She may be tiny but she comes with so much purpose. Cherishing these last few weeks of pregnancy and getting to hold her close in my belly but so excited to meet her😩💕
#realmotherhood #realmomlife #thirdtrimester #36weekspregnant #pregnancyphotoshoot #pregnancyjourney #motherhoodunited #tomydaughter #motivationformoms #bloggingmoms #mominspo #maternitystyle #mommyandme #maternityshoot
A little flash back to evies fun big boy jungle ro A little flash back to evies fun big boy jungle room makeover!! This was one of my favorites and I can’t wait to jump back in here after baby girl makes her arrival to finish up some of the details that were put on hold! I started this room before we found out we were pregnant with baby girl & a few weeks in I was throwing up & nauseous nonstop so it was an absolute challenge to pull off as much as we could! But I have some fun built ins, desk diy & decor ideas that are brewing for when I’m back post-baby!! 
#makersmovement #diymom #hgtvmagazine #hgtv #bindleandbrass #thegreenary #mygreenmattress #lick #junglewallpaper #diyroommakeover #jungleroom #toddlerroomideas #kidsroominspo
I have been working on this laundry room for so lo I have been working on this laundry room for so long and I’m so excited to share our first finished project from this space because it has been a headache behind the scenes tackling all the obstacles we faced & being very pregnant while balancing work & two toddlers 🤪 
I have wanted a laundry sink for so long. So this was the most exciting addition to this space for me! Between diy projects and baby blowouts- I knew I needed a sink that could handle it all!  I couldn’t be more happy with this Black Granite sink from @ruvati !  It’s so gorgeous & equally as durable! We just used the existing water & drain lines from the washer to be able to add a sink into this space!! Check out the blog on Thursday so you can get a sneak peek of the next diy coming up on the laundry room project! 
#ruvati #ruvatistyle #ruvatisink #laundryroom #laundryroommakeover #diylaundryroom #makersmovement #smallhouseliving #addingasink #diyblogger #diymom
It’s all fun and games until you have to push em It’s all fun and games until you have to push em out 😅 #pregnancyhumor #pregnancyphotoshoot #momofthree #motherhoodblogger #momhumor #relatablemom #stpetemoms #floridamoms #thirdtrimester #mama

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