I'm Kristin. I am a wife, designer, Christian and for now a SAHM. My husband and I are parents to three kids- Dylan Archer, Kyler Jude and Noelle Rose. Despite the name, this isnāt a mommy blog and you wonāt find sponsored content here. My target audience is actually my children when they grow up if they wish to reflect on their childhood so everything I share has them at the forefront of my mind and secondly those who wish to follow along my journey. I created this space to document my family's adventures and lessons I've learned along the way. The Mom Jungle is a modern interpretation of both the family newsletter and scrapbook.
I call this The Mom Jungle because motherhood is fun and messy, filled with laughter and sometimes heartacheā¦ it truly is a jungle out there!
Today was the day we celebrated Dylan's 1st birthday with our families. I vividly remember his arrival like it was yesterday. Where has the time gone? Yet at the same time, it seems like he has always been a part of our family. It's impossible to imagine life without him!
If I could, I would pack my bags and head to the beaches of sunny Mexico! My husband has been there numerous times and raves about the food. I realize my experience of "Mexican" food really fits into the Tex-Mex category, but you can't go wrong with spices, avocado and lime. One of our favourite spins on enchiladas is this Quinoa Enchilada Bake. It's vegetarian and a great Meatless Monday option. Why not give it a try?
... her whole countenance changed. While Hannah didn't immediately experience her miracle, she remained positive from that day in the temple.
Cabin fever has set in! We've been under extreme cold warnings for the past two weeks. Last year the phrase "Polar Vortex" was all the rage; this year "Siberian Air Mass" is making waves. Either way, it is cold up in here!
Warm yourself up with these yummy roasted chickpeas!
Fast forward two years later with a healthy baby and still sometimes I am scared. I can dwell on all the worst-case scenarios and find myself overcome with worry to the point that it is debilitating. Can you relate to this?
Although I think that love should be celebrated all 365 days a year, there is something magical about a day devoted to love. Granted, Valentines is mostly a commercialized event, but I love love.
This Christmas was Dylan's first, making it my favourite thus far! In the days leading up the holidays...
If your holidays look anything like ours, you have not one but several Christmas gatherings. With all the feasting, I begin to crave healthy and light dishes. This is my second year bringing this delicious salad to a Christmas dinner. Packed full of greens and roasted sweet potatoes it's nutritious yet festive with pomegranate seeds and feta.
Give it a try! It makes for a great side dish or even a low-key meal in itself.
This afternoon during Dylan's nap, I spent some quiet time reading the Word and praying. I wasn't expecting to become so undone as I read my devotional today. It was just what I needed to hear. Don't you just love those God-ordained moments?
Tomorrow I am meeting my high school girlfriends for our annual Christmas cookie exchange. I hadn't decided what I was going to bake, but when my baby was up at 3:30 am and then again at 6:00 am this morning- hello 9 month sleep regression- I knew I needed something easy and quick.
I decided to make this "Christmas Crack" introduced to me by my mother-in-law. They require only 4 ingredients and a few minutes to whip up, but WHOA MAMA! They are that good.
These are my favourite holiday ornaments which are the ones from my childhood. See Santa with a missing limb? These aren't my fashionable ornaments, but I love the nostalgic memories of Christmas past they evoke (even if they are scraped and scuffed)!
As a small child, I did not understand the saying, "It's better to give than to receive." I thought that was lunacy! What was better than tearing off the gift wrap, ripping off the ribbons and bows to reveal a shiny new toy inside? As a grown up I have switched positions and take more joy in giving gifts
Today was a coffee drink'n, teeth'n and crash napp'n kind of day. (Yawn) Being healthy is important to me so that I can live life to the fullest and also set a good example for my family. I find that one of my biggest hindrances to not eating healthy is lack of planning. Therefore, it's necessary that I prepare healthy meals and snacks in advance so that I don't opt for the junky, but all too convenient option.
These overnight oats are packed with nutrition and flavour. It also keeps me feeling fuller longer which is good for the 'ole waistline too! Enjoy!
In this post I am sharing my experience with both Baby Led Weaning and Spoon Feeding.
Confession- I bought a jumbo pumpkin weeks ago with every intention of making a jack-o'-lantern and it's still in my car! Teething and sickness have rocked our household, and then I stumbled upon these cooking pumpkins for a whopping .45 cents for a pack of 6! Way less time and mess, but still trying to keep things fun & festive... plus anything miniature-sized is cute, right?
Just some fun pics of our young buck! xx
This past Monday Dylan got his first tooth! I had ordered a Sophie weeks ago, but as it had been on back order, it didn't arrive until today! I decided to give it to him from the "Teething Fairy" (the little sister of the Tooth Fairy).
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