Has it really been a month already? Wow, does time go by faster with each kid! It feels like we just brought him home from the hospital last week. But anyways, it’s been a whirlwind of a first month. This being my 3rd baby I honestly didn’t have too many assumptions for what the first …
Hudson’s First Day of Kindergarten🍎✏️
Our homeschooling journey begins. It’s 4am and I can’t sleep. I’m so excited for my boy as we start Kindergarten today. I cannot wait for the many adventures ahead as we homeschool. Even more so excited am I that I have the opportunity to do this. I am so thankful for the role model I …
My why: I chose the path of a homemaker over a career.
First off. This has been one of the most difficult articles to write. It’s been in my drafts for over 2 years now. But after writing and re-writing, I realized I needed to just complete it. It’s my why for everyday, and one of the most important choices that I made years ago.🫶 I’m in …
DIY quiet lap books for camp!🏕️
Our family is pretty excited to head to Church camp for a week starting tomorrow! I wanted to have a quiet lap book that each kid could use for chapel time each night and so I got on Pinterest and found a bunch of ideas and pieced them together to make 2 of my own …
Baby#3 Coming October 2024!
We are so excited to share that baby Racine #3 is coming in October! I did a recent Q&A answering all the questions about this pregnancy and will link it HERE! We are thankful for this growing little life and for our growing little family. God has blessed us richly! Xoxo, Shantel
My Breastfeeding Journey with Felicity. What worked this time!
19 months. It seems it just was the right time with both of my sweet babies. My sweet girl just finished nursing 2 weeks ago and it was a smooth transition for which I’m so thankful. After a much harder time with my firstborn I’m so happy to say this one was much easier. She …
Thoughts on Priorities
I’ve been reading in Matthew this month in preparation for the holidays and it’s brought to my mind these things.❤️ priorities #Godoverall #timewithGod #quiettime #timewithHim #youngmom #youngmama #momlife #rawmotherhood #homemaker #teenmom #realmoms
Ask not Want.
We’re in a training season of teaching Hudson he has to ask, and not just tell me he wants something. Hudson is on the brink of turning 4. I love the doors that have opened since his language and curiosity senses have developed. He often asks insightful questions now and each one surprises me with …
1 Whole Year with our Sweet Felicity🍓
Felicity turned one today and my mama heart is just overflowing. 🥹💖 From her pregnancy to adventuring thru this first year, there’s so many instances that I could see first hand, God was watching over her. So many hours of dedication are poured into a child their first year of life. The dozens of hours …
Collaboration with Nanobebe Baby Bottles
As a mom of two littles, I love being able to pump and keep a bottle on hand for those busy days, events, dream feeds, etc. 🍼💕I never invested in bottles with Hudson or took the time to find one that truly worked for him.So when @nanobebe reached out about trying their “The Flexy Silicone …