Hello to my fellow “Extra” Moms

I have thought about doing this very thing write here (pun intended) for over a decade. I’ve always wanted to share my ideas, inspiration, DIY, crafting, business advice, party planning, mama hacks etc with others. I many times made videos with plans to edit or start a blog and never followed through because well- I’m a momma and I’m busy and ADHD causes me to have a lot of ideas without all the follow through. Warning: I also love run on sentences because my brain tries to fit in as many things as possible in the breath I take as if I was to say this out loud. Warning to the grammar police: I am not for you (sorry Mr. Brugger aka high school bada** teacher). All that aside, here I am realizing I have always loved to write. So whether this sees just my eyes documenting my adventures or a few mamas who want to add some more extra without all the stress, I am excited to finally start what I think I have been meant to do for my soul for a very very long time.

If you are here mama, or anyone for that matter thank you for reading and know that all the extra isn’t perfect. Sometimes when you add extra in one place you lose time in other areas. You may have a badass party (yea I’m just going to add the swear words in, I like swear words. They are just honest) but your laundry is 2 weeks behind, your messes shoved in a closet, and your sheets haven’t been washed in well… I won’t even go there. I love to add extra and “love is in the details” should be my catch phrase (thanks Meghan Duchess of Sussex – her new show on Netflix speaks my language). Though, I want you to know even with being “extra” nothing is ever perfect. Even if people or things look perfect on the outside, I promise there’s still a mess somewhere inside. Even if I don’t want to admit it and I am a perfectionist at heart, it’s usually true. A quote from Meghan on her new show With Love Meghan on Netflix “We are not in the pursuit of perfection, we are in the pursuit of joy.” I hope you come along with me as we find joy in the details together.

With Love Hillary

I am a wife to my amazing husband Zac of almost 8 years (who will become my editor but just doesn’t know it yet). I am a momma to Gideon, 9 and Charlee, 4. I am a RN currently working in homecare. I am a PTO momma, party/wedding planner, ADHD babe, craft supplier, kickboxer, and now blogger! Always encouraging you to own and be proud of every hat you wear as a momma.

Leave a comment below with what hats you wear? Or what would you like to learn or become better at for your own pursuit of joy?