• Home
  • About Me
  • Contact
  • Legalities
  • Categories
    • Parenting
    • Lifestyle
    • Holiday Ideas
    • Wellness
    • Beauty
    • Travel

My Slightly Chaotic Life

Balancing Life, Children and Chaos

Mom Life

Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

April 27, 2022 Leave a Comment

Last minute Mother's Day gift ideas

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and if you’re like me (or my husband), you are finally thinking about what to get for the mom in your life. Besides the obvious things which I shared in THIS MOTHER”S DAY GIFT IDEA post from a while back, there are other things that you can get at theRead More

Mom Life

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

April 17, 2021 Leave a Comment

Mother's day gift ideas

Mother’s Day is next month and the perfect gift for the mom in your life is here. This post is a little update from the previous Mothers Day Gift Ideas post which I created a couple years ago with more updated ideas and some of my personal favorite things. Some times picking out gifts thatRead More

Lifestyle

Friday Favs: The 5 Things I am Loving Now

February 26, 2021 Leave a Comment

Friday favs: 5 things that I am loving this week

It’s Friday again and here are my Friday favs this week including a fun trip to take with the family (or even solo) and a go to product that is on sale right now!  Place to Visit Ice Castles We recently went to Ice Castles in New Hampshire and had so much fun. The kidsRead More

Holiday Ideas

Christmas Gift Ideas for Toddlers

December 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

Looking for gift ideas for your toddler? Here are Christmas gift ideas for your toddler that will spark imagination and creativity. | Toddler gifts | Toddler | Christmas gift ideas | Gift ideas |

Finding Christmas gift ideas for toddlers can be tricky. You don’t want them to have any more stuff or toys they will discard in about a week and you want the gifts to be useful. This year we are doing something new this Christmas season in how we give gifts; you can check it outRead More

Holiday Ideas

Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Men

November 9, 2020 Comments : 48

Looking for stocking stuffer ideas for the man in your life? Here are easy stocking stuffer ideas for men to get today! | Gifts for men | Stocking stuffers for men | Stocking stuffer ideas |

Shopping for men is hard. I have always struggled with what to buy for my dad, brother in law and significant other. Usually I end up giving gift cards to the stores that I like to think of as being “man friendly.” You know which ones I’m talking about: Cabela’s, Dicks Sporting Goods, Best BuyRead More

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next Page »
About Me

Hello

Hi! I'm Danielle. I'm a mom, wife and ED nurse. I love sharing my honest take on being a mom, traveling with kids and lifestyle content.

Let’s Connect

Featured Posts

Tips to Watch the Cadillac Mountain Sunrise

Tips to Watch the Cadillac Mountain Sunrise

24 weeks bump style

24 Week Bump Style

Maine activities for kids this summer

Maine Activities for Kids this Summer

Categories

  • Beauty
  • Holiday Ideas
  • Home Decor
  • Lifestyle
  • Mom Life
  • New England Living
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy
  • Recipes
  • Style
  • Travel
  • Uncategorized
  • Wellness

Search

Archives

I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed and disconn I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed and disconnected lately. From my kids and from my husband. It’s made me feel like a terrible mom and partner. 
This pregnancy has been so hard on my body and mind and I have never felt more alone. Maybe because I’m just trying to out a smile on and be happy but most days I’m struggling. Pregnancy after loss is a constant state of anxiety. Filled with feelings of being scared to become too connected with this baby out of fear of something going wrong. 
But I’m trying and with every passing week my heart relaxes just a little bit more. So here’s to the final stretch, the third trimester and to all the other mamas out there struggling with similar feelings I’m sending you so much love. ❤️
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#pregnancyjourney #pregnantmama #thirdtrimester #pregnancyafterloss #pregnancyaftermiscarriage #honestmom #motherhoodunfiltered #motherhoodunplugged #mainemom
I don’t know about you but I always have the har I don’t know about you but I always have the hardest time shopping for the men in my life! 
With Father’s Day just around the corner, the perfect gift idea is from @picturesongold. With high quality photo laser engraving and fully customizable, it makes the perfect sentimental gift for the dad in your life. Learn more over @picturesongold! 

I would love to know your Father’s Days plan this year and how you are celebrating! 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#fathersdaygifts #fathersday2022 #giftideasforhim #mombloggers #motherhoodthroughig #celebratedad #parentinglife
Looking for an afternoon pick me up after chasing Looking for an afternoon pick me up after chasing the kids around all day during summer break? (#ad) 
My go to: the New Mango Pineapple Refresher from @dunkin. 
With the summer time flavors of Mango and Pineapple fruit flavors you can combine them with Green Tea, Coconutmilk, or Lemonade to keep you cool and refreshed all summer long. 
Want an even sweeter deal? Sign up to be a Dunkin’ Perks member and earn rewards for your purchases as well as one free medium Dunkin’ Refresher as a new Perks Member. 
Refreshers available through August 16th or while supplies last! 

What’s your summer plans look like? Any fun plans happening this year? 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#dunkinmaine #dunkinpartner #maineliving #mainetheway #lifeofamom #summervibes☀️ #momhood #momlifestyle #newenglandblogger #mainemom #summerinmaine
Screen time but make it educational and fun! (#ad) Screen time but make it educational and fun! (#ad)
@readingeggs is our go to program to help our four year old learn to read. It was developed by highly experienced team of elementary school teachers, writers and developers to help children become fluent and proficient readers. Using a wide range of activities that feel like games, it will keep your busy child interested. 
Reading Eggs can also encourage parents to help children continue to learn over summer break! You can get @readingeggs with a free trial for 30 days and if you get a paid subscription, an accelerated 10-week Reading Eggs and Math Seeds online summer school is included. This is the perfect program for kindergarten to 3rd grade. To learn more, make sure to check out my stories and get your free trial today! 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#readingeggs #learntoread #eggsplorer #toddlermomlife #schoolfromhome #parentingblogger #kidslearning #earlyeducation #kidsactivities #momlifestyle #momblogs #motherhoodalive
I hate this world that my children are growing up I hate this world that my children are growing up in. My heart sinks a little every time I send them off to school or daycare, terrified that something out of my control will happen to them. I can control what they eat, what they watch, who they play with to an extent but I can’t control the unknown. And right now raising children feels a little like walking into the unknown. 

So where do we go from here?
How do we teach our children about kindness, forgiveness and trust when society these days is throwing the exact opposite in their faces? How do we raise children and make them feel safe in a world that feels so heavy? In the last 24 hours I’ve thought to myself, this could be my children and the pain that goes along with just that thought is not even comparable to the pain the families who sent their children off to school to never come home are feeling right now. The sad truth though is that the next time it could be my children, your children, our community, our schools that are effected by a tragedy like this. 
As a parent this is the most terrifying thought of all. 

 Holding my children a little tighter today and every day because this world is an unpredictable place and holding onto hope that change is coming. ❤️
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#motherhoodunplugged #honestmom #momlifeunfiltered #raisingkids #raisinglittles #workingmom #workingmomlife #motherhoodintheraw #motherhoodunited
My favorite place in my home? My bed and @brooklin My favorite place in my home? My bed and @brooklinen has made it even more comfortable with their bedding bundles. 
Not only are they soft and feel luxurious, the price tag is  completely affordable for any budget. So if your looking to make your bed more welcoming and comfortable (since we spend about 1/3 of our lives in bed anyways!) make sure to check out @brooklinen and use the code daniellenicole to get $20 off $100 or more! 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#gifted #mybrooklinenstyle #cornerofmyhome #bedroominspo #bedroomstyle #mycozyhome #bedroomideas
Anyone else not a big fan of maternity clothing? Anyone else not a big fan of maternity clothing? 
I have absolutely zero desire to buy maternity clothes so seeing how long I can make what’s in my closet work for me. 
Thankful I get to live in dresses, shorts and bathing suits this summer but dreading being in my third trimester during the hottest months here in the Northeast. 
If your pregnant this summer let’s be friends! 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#momstyle #pregnancystyle #pregnantmama #23weekspregnant #joyfulmamas #mamaswithstyle #pregnantstyle #pregnantlife #targetstyle #targetmom #targetfinds #affordablestyle #ltkunder50 #secondtrimester
Anyone else struggle getting enough sleep? I know Anyone else struggle getting enough sleep? I know I do, especially lately.
(ad) @marlowpillow is helping me get better sleep with their cooling, memory foam pillows that are adjustable to the firmness that you like. Making my bed a cozier place to be allows me to get the rest my body is desperate for. Make sure to check out my stories to learn more! 
And the more you buy, the more you save so keep that in mind when your looking to update your space! 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#mycozyhome #homedecorinspo #bedroominspo #cozybedroom #pregnancylife #bettersleep #bedtimereading #momlifeunfiltered #pregnantmama #motherhoodsimplified #bedroomstyling #sleepytime
Follow Me on Instagram

Tags

Baby baby items Back to school birth Breastfeeding cesarean section Children Christmas Christmas gifts Family travel Fourth trimester Gift Ideas Goals Healthy Healthy Kids Healthy Living Holiday Home Home decor Kids Life changes Lifestyle Maine Maine Living Mom mom life Mom style motherhood Motherhood unplugged Mother’s Day moving forward new baby New England living New England travel new mom New Year Parenting pregnancy preparing for baby Relationships second child Travel travel with kids Weight Loss Working mom
I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed and disconn I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed and disconnected lately. From my kids and from my husband. It’s made me feel like a terrible mom and partner. 
This pregnancy has been so hard on my body and mind and I have never felt more alone. Maybe because I’m just trying to out a smile on and be happy but most days I’m struggling. Pregnancy after loss is a constant state of anxiety. Filled with feelings of being scared to become too connected with this baby out of fear of something going wrong. 
But I’m trying and with every passing week my heart relaxes just a little bit more. So here’s to the final stretch, the third trimester and to all the other mamas out there struggling with similar feelings I’m sending you so much love. ❤️
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#pregnancyjourney #pregnantmama #thirdtrimester #pregnancyafterloss #pregnancyaftermiscarriage #honestmom #motherhoodunfiltered #motherhoodunplugged #mainemom
I don’t know about you but I always have the har I don’t know about you but I always have the hardest time shopping for the men in my life! 
With Father’s Day just around the corner, the perfect gift idea is from @picturesongold. With high quality photo laser engraving and fully customizable, it makes the perfect sentimental gift for the dad in your life. Learn more over @picturesongold! 

I would love to know your Father’s Days plan this year and how you are celebrating! 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#fathersdaygifts #fathersday2022 #giftideasforhim #mombloggers #motherhoodthroughig #celebratedad #parentinglife
Looking for an afternoon pick me up after chasing Looking for an afternoon pick me up after chasing the kids around all day during summer break? (#ad) 
My go to: the New Mango Pineapple Refresher from @dunkin. 
With the summer time flavors of Mango and Pineapple fruit flavors you can combine them with Green Tea, Coconutmilk, or Lemonade to keep you cool and refreshed all summer long. 
Want an even sweeter deal? Sign up to be a Dunkin’ Perks member and earn rewards for your purchases as well as one free medium Dunkin’ Refresher as a new Perks Member. 
Refreshers available through August 16th or while supplies last! 

What’s your summer plans look like? Any fun plans happening this year? 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#dunkinmaine #dunkinpartner #maineliving #mainetheway #lifeofamom #summervibes☀️ #momhood #momlifestyle #newenglandblogger #mainemom #summerinmaine
Screen time but make it educational and fun! (#ad) Screen time but make it educational and fun! (#ad)
@readingeggs is our go to program to help our four year old learn to read. It was developed by highly experienced team of elementary school teachers, writers and developers to help children become fluent and proficient readers. Using a wide range of activities that feel like games, it will keep your busy child interested. 
Reading Eggs can also encourage parents to help children continue to learn over summer break! You can get @readingeggs with a free trial for 30 days and if you get a paid subscription, an accelerated 10-week Reading Eggs and Math Seeds online summer school is included. This is the perfect program for kindergarten to 3rd grade. To learn more, make sure to check out my stories and get your free trial today! 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#readingeggs #learntoread #eggsplorer #toddlermomlife #schoolfromhome #parentingblogger #kidslearning #earlyeducation #kidsactivities #momlifestyle #momblogs #motherhoodalive
I hate this world that my children are growing up I hate this world that my children are growing up in. My heart sinks a little every time I send them off to school or daycare, terrified that something out of my control will happen to them. I can control what they eat, what they watch, who they play with to an extent but I can’t control the unknown. And right now raising children feels a little like walking into the unknown. 

So where do we go from here?
How do we teach our children about kindness, forgiveness and trust when society these days is throwing the exact opposite in their faces? How do we raise children and make them feel safe in a world that feels so heavy? In the last 24 hours I’ve thought to myself, this could be my children and the pain that goes along with just that thought is not even comparable to the pain the families who sent their children off to school to never come home are feeling right now. The sad truth though is that the next time it could be my children, your children, our community, our schools that are effected by a tragedy like this. 
As a parent this is the most terrifying thought of all. 

 Holding my children a little tighter today and every day because this world is an unpredictable place and holding onto hope that change is coming. ❤️
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#motherhoodunplugged #honestmom #momlifeunfiltered #raisingkids #raisinglittles #workingmom #workingmomlife #motherhoodintheraw #motherhoodunited
My favorite place in my home? My bed and @brooklin My favorite place in my home? My bed and @brooklinen has made it even more comfortable with their bedding bundles. 
Not only are they soft and feel luxurious, the price tag is  completely affordable for any budget. So if your looking to make your bed more welcoming and comfortable (since we spend about 1/3 of our lives in bed anyways!) make sure to check out @brooklinen and use the code daniellenicole to get $20 off $100 or more! 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#gifted #mybrooklinenstyle #cornerofmyhome #bedroominspo #bedroomstyle #mycozyhome #bedroomideas
Anyone else not a big fan of maternity clothing? Anyone else not a big fan of maternity clothing? 
I have absolutely zero desire to buy maternity clothes so seeing how long I can make what’s in my closet work for me. 
Thankful I get to live in dresses, shorts and bathing suits this summer but dreading being in my third trimester during the hottest months here in the Northeast. 
If your pregnant this summer let’s be friends! 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#momstyle #pregnancystyle #pregnantmama #23weekspregnant #joyfulmamas #mamaswithstyle #pregnantstyle #pregnantlife #targetstyle #targetmom #targetfinds #affordablestyle #ltkunder50 #secondtrimester
Anyone else struggle getting enough sleep? I know Anyone else struggle getting enough sleep? I know I do, especially lately.
(ad) @marlowpillow is helping me get better sleep with their cooling, memory foam pillows that are adjustable to the firmness that you like. Making my bed a cozier place to be allows me to get the rest my body is desperate for. Make sure to check out my stories to learn more! 
And the more you buy, the more you save so keep that in mind when your looking to update your space! 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#mycozyhome #homedecorinspo #bedroominspo #cozybedroom #pregnancylife #bettersleep #bedtimereading #momlifeunfiltered #pregnantmama #motherhoodsimplified #bedroomstyling #sleepytime
Follow Me on Instagram
2022  Design by SkyandStars.co
Back Top