Parenthood

When thinking about our own health it is important to remember that health comes from the inside out. The “perfect body” is an evolving image. When I was in my teens it was a flat Britney Spears stomach you obtained by a “fat...

Hi! I’m Stephanie- mom of three, wife, dentist and Beachbody coach! My husband and I own Cook Family Dentistry here in Santa Rosa Beach. I have three kids under 5- a 4 year old little boy, 2 year old sweet and...

'Tis the season.. of feeling super busy.  From holiday shopping, to family commitments, to finishing up end-of-year work, it's a kinda crazy time of year to be a mama! Just wanted to drop us all a little reminder to...

I don't love to cook. There I said it.  It's actually one of the things I dislike the most about my mom gig. I'd rather do the clean up than the cooking. I grew up with a single working mother...

This morning started off super normal. My alarm went off and Isaac’s little feet immediately started scuffling towards my room. He’s a morning person through and through, and he is always waiting on us to wake up. I got him...

Disney World is the Happiest Place on Earth but can also be the most stimulating as well.  All the colors, noises, lights and interactions can be overwhelming for even the average person, imagine experiencing it through the eyes of...

Cheerios, sippy cups, diaper changes, play dates, nap time, bath time, reading time, laundry, groceries...as a mom to three I get it. Life is FULL. Who has time to read an entire book that isn't Dr. Suess? Or the brain capacity...

  Recently, my 4 year old has started bombarding me with questions. There’s the usual, “When can I go to school?” “Why do I have to put my cars away?” “Can I go swimming?” But there are also the, “How...

Hey y'all!  So... I'm not fond of talking about myself, but I've managed to put quote a few thoughts together for this post. So, let's just give hugs all around and be friends so we can share some knowledge in this...

So when in Rome, right?! Well we're in Florida so I'm carving a Halloween pineapple for the win.

I was just trying to make these simple Easter egg maracas that can be found all over Pinterest. I actually make them every year for my kids with leftover Easter eggs, but this year, I tried to photograph the...

  When I heard there were umbrellas in the sky in Pensacola, I was #soexcited. Kid-at-Christmas-Can’t-Wait-To-Get-Over-There EXCITED. Umbrellas in the sky?! From Portuguese artists? Oh this has my name written all over it. Be right there.  Record scratch.  Noooot so fast. Pensacola...

Recently, I’ve noticed my left eye starting to twitch. A lot. I’ve been more irritable than usual, and my morning emotional support beverage hasn’t seemed to make one bit of difference. Neither has increasing my workout time or my...

  Back to school is approaching and this year is going to be pretty tough as my youngest baby is off to school for the first time. While I am so excited for him, my heart is breaking as "Back...