When we first started dating, AJ told me that there were only two things in his life that were nonnegotiable, one of which was Deer Season. This was a new one for me. I wasn't a big hunter so didn't really think much about it or really understand the importance. It wasn't until I was [...]
Author: Meredith Hennessy
Hi! I'm Meredith, a mom of two rambunctious toddlers in Northern California. From motherhood & kids, to affordable style for you & your home, it’s all here! I‘m glad you’re here & hope you’re ready to Embrace the Chaos!
Porch Session Recap: May 2020
It’s absolutely nuts to me that we are months into this “shelter in place” order. Days are feeling longer and we’ve been going a little stir crazy. I’ve been trying to figure out ways to break up our days and when I heard that a local photographer had been doing porch photo sessions, I asked [...]
Mess Free Finger Painting
I’m a lazy mom. No doubt about that. I will always make sure that there is minimal mess and minimal clean up in most of the activities my kids do inside the house. Our house isn’t huge so it is really easy for a “small mess” to become an “entire house mess”. However, outside is [...]
Kid-Approved FroYo Fruit Cups
A few weeks ago Oliver was asking to go to the frozen yogurt shop. With pretty much everywhere shutdown, we decided to make our own version for us to enjoy on these warm summer days! Oliver loves to help out in the kitchen with whatever we are doing, so with aprons on and spoons in [...]
Memorial Weekend… SIP Style!
This “shelter in place” has definitely worn out its welcome and has made everyone a little stir crazy. No real routine, no actual plans, just a lot of “well now what”. With all of us stuck in the house I knew I needed to find something for us to do in the backyard, especially with [...]
Top 5 Outside Activities for Toddlers During SIP
Quarantine has made everyone a little stir crazy. No real routine, no actual plans, just a lot of “well now what”? With all of us stuck in the house I knew I needed to find something for us to do outside in our backyard to save my sanity & get the kids some fresh air! [...]
A little about the Fam…
Before all else, I’m a wife and mom. So here’s a little bit about the most important aspect of my life: my family! AJ is my better half. He grounds me, keeps me motivated, and inspires me to be the best version of myself. We had been family friends for years and one day we [...]
Emmie’s FIRST Birthday Party
Ain't no party like a quarantine party! Our little Emmie turned ONE on May 4th and to celebrate, we had a drive-by party with some family and friends! I can’t believe we have a one year old. As cliche as it sounds, it really does go by fast. When we heard the state was going [...]
Embrace the Chaos 