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My name is Morgan, wife to Jesse and mama to Ever Joy. We live in a tiny 500 sq ft house by the sea in sunny Southern California, and hope to be a flicker of light in our dark world. Here you'll find a little bit of motherhood, fashion, and fitness, but mostly our many adventures together. 


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how many times do you change your kids' clothes per day? correction: how many times per day does your kid take off their clothes and refuse to put them back on so you have to change them into something else? we're currently on our 3rd outfit πŸ™„ she's become verryyyy particular with her clothes ("too tight!" "don't like it!") so I can't just dress her in anything I want anymore πŸ˜‚/😭#everinherroom
#honestmotherhood #candidchildhood #wildandfreekids #childhoodunplugged #letthembelittle
saturday morning jam sessions β˜€οΈ "like coco", as my tiny band-mate says πŸ’πŸΌπŸŽΌ #suarezcottage
#motherhoodsimplified #candidchildhood #wildandfreechildren #humansofjoy #seekthesimplicity
she insists on sitting next to me on the rocking chair instead of on my lap, and although I'm hanging on for dear life until she falls asleep, at least she's comfortable πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ #everjoysleeps #everinherroom #candidslumber #candidchildhood #childrenofig #littleandbrave
hi πŸ‘‹πŸΌ I don't think I've ever actually introduced myself.
I'm the maker of that cute little Ever Joy β€” my greatest accomplishment. I'm also a barre instructor (@merakibarre), and own a little childrenswear shop @shoplilylily.
I consider myself an outgoing introvert, and am deeply emotional. I'm 25 years old, was born and raised in Utah, majored in dance in college, then dropped out to go to bible college in California where I met my husband πŸ‘¨πŸ» I'm obsessed with jumpsuits, lattes, and tv shows, and I am what I am by the grace of God πŸ’› nice to meet you πŸ€—
ps. I just posted all about this outfit on my blog!
zero potty accidents today πŸ™ŒπŸΌ today started out pretty rough and I thought I was gonna lose it, but with an early (and long) naptime we got back on the right foot and all was well πŸ€— 
so let's talk potty training. we did the 5 day method. just kidding, that's not a thing. we TRIED to do the 3 day method (google it) but here's why it didn't work for us:
1. we don't have a washer and dryer so I couldn't risk her having accidents at night and having to pay to wash a million sheets and undies and pajamas. 
2. she loves her big girl undies and wants to wear them all the time πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ
3. I just couldn't stay home for 3 days straight. we had to get out of the house. maybe if we lived somewhere bigger than 500 square feet I could'a done it πŸ™ˆ
4. I just kinda suck at committing to things πŸ’πŸΌ
so I wouldn't say she's 100% potty trained, but she tells me she has to poop about 73 times per day (even if she just has to potty πŸ˜‚) and about 90% of the time she just sits on the toilet and nothing happens. I put her in a pull-up for naps and night time and when we go out in public. and even when we're in public she tells me when she has to go to the bathroom πŸ‘ŠπŸΌ the process may have been even more frustrating than weaning but I see the light at the end of the tunnel and I'm just so freaking happy I never have to change another poopy diaper. well, until the next kid 😏 how did/do you plan to potty train?
#pottytraining #candidchildhood #honestmotherhood #childhoodunplugged
her idea of playing soccer: running and saying "i got it, i got it!", then grabbing the ball and sitting on it πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ #ad
did you know toddlers need 3 hours of physical activity per day? when I read that I was shocked and like 'oh crap, it's hard enough coming up with regular activities.' these @SASSshoemakers shoes allow me to keep up with this crazy active lady all while staying super duper comfortable πŸ‘πŸΌ use code MORGAN5 for $5 off their website until 2.17.18! thank you for my complimentary shoes @SASShoemakers!
#SASSfootwear #stylefeelsgood

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nothing comes before coffee

November 20, 2017

I'm sure I'm not the only one who can't do anything before I have my coffee. It's the prerequisite to starting any and every day. If I don't begin my day with a good cup of coffee, everything thereafter feels wrong. For me, it's not just about the caffeine that I need to get the day going (although that is one reason), but it's also about the nostalgia of it all. I need that comfort in the morning, afternoon, evening, whenever! If I wake up before my daughter, I need that me-time, alone with my cup of coffee to prepare my heart and mind for the day ahead. During nap-time, I need that extra confidence to tackle whatever is on my to-do list. Coffee is an every occasion drink.

Nothing comes before coffee. Whether you're tackling the demands of motherhood, work, school, or just life in general, coffee is an essential part to every day for so many people. It may seem like a little thing, but it means a whole lot. 

I've partnered with McDonald's as they relaunch McCafΓ© to show that what's in the cup matters, but what you get out of the cup matters even more. McCafΓ© has launched a new line of cafΓ©-quality espresso drinks, featuring Caramel Macchiato and Vanilla Cappuccino. The best part? You can try any small McCafΓ© beverage for only $2**, and when you buy 5 any sized McCafΓ© beverages, you get one any sized McCafΓ© beverage free with their app!  (Valid 1/18/17-12/31/17. McD App download and registration required. Valid only at participating US McDonald's)

Here are some of my favorite times to enjoy a cup of McCafe' coffee:

If I'm spending a couple hours by myself, I need a coffee in my hand. Whether it's running errands, getting my nails done, or shopping. For some me-time, I love the McCafΓ© Vanilla Cappuccino! 

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If we're out adventuring and exploring a new city, or our own city, I need some coffee in my hand. For adventures, I love the McCafΓ© Mocha!

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Love this! 

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And, if I'm home tackling a to-do list, blogging, or just enjoying some peace and quiet during nap-time, I need a coffee in my hand. For some quiet time I love the McCafΓ© Iced Mocha!

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Check out the new McCafΓ© espresso beverages at your local McDonald's and try all the yummy drinks!

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how many times do you change your kids' clothes per day? correction: how many times per day does your kid take off their clothes and refuse to put them back on so you have to change them into something else? we're currently on our 3rd outfit πŸ™„ she's become verryyyy particular with her clothes ("too tight!" "don't like it!") so I can't just dress her in anything I want anymore πŸ˜‚/😭#everinherroom
#honestmotherhood #candidchildhood #wildandfreekids #childhoodunplugged #letthembelittle
saturday morning jam sessions β˜€οΈ "like coco", as my tiny band-mate says πŸ’πŸΌπŸŽΌ #suarezcottage
#motherhoodsimplified #candidchildhood #wildandfreechildren #humansofjoy #seekthesimplicity
she insists on sitting next to me on the rocking chair instead of on my lap, and although I'm hanging on for dear life until she falls asleep, at least she's comfortable πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ #everjoysleeps #everinherroom #candidslumber #candidchildhood #childrenofig #littleandbrave
hi πŸ‘‹πŸΌ I don't think I've ever actually introduced myself.
I'm the maker of that cute little Ever Joy β€” my greatest accomplishment. I'm also a barre instructor (@merakibarre), and own a little childrenswear shop @shoplilylily.
I consider myself an outgoing introvert, and am deeply emotional. I'm 25 years old, was born and raised in Utah, majored in dance in college, then dropped out to go to bible college in California where I met my husband πŸ‘¨πŸ» I'm obsessed with jumpsuits, lattes, and tv shows, and I am what I am by the grace of God πŸ’› nice to meet you πŸ€—
ps. I just posted all about this outfit on my blog!
zero potty accidents today πŸ™ŒπŸΌ today started out pretty rough and I thought I was gonna lose it, but with an early (and long) naptime we got back on the right foot and all was well πŸ€— 
so let's talk potty training. we did the 5 day method. just kidding, that's not a thing. we TRIED to do the 3 day method (google it) but here's why it didn't work for us:
1. we don't have a washer and dryer so I couldn't risk her having accidents at night and having to pay to wash a million sheets and undies and pajamas. 
2. she loves her big girl undies and wants to wear them all the time πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ
3. I just couldn't stay home for 3 days straight. we had to get out of the house. maybe if we lived somewhere bigger than 500 square feet I could'a done it πŸ™ˆ
4. I just kinda suck at committing to things πŸ’πŸΌ
so I wouldn't say she's 100% potty trained, but she tells me she has to poop about 73 times per day (even if she just has to potty πŸ˜‚) and about 90% of the time she just sits on the toilet and nothing happens. I put her in a pull-up for naps and night time and when we go out in public. and even when we're in public she tells me when she has to go to the bathroom πŸ‘ŠπŸΌ the process may have been even more frustrating than weaning but I see the light at the end of the tunnel and I'm just so freaking happy I never have to change another poopy diaper. well, until the next kid 😏 how did/do you plan to potty train?
#pottytraining #candidchildhood #honestmotherhood #childhoodunplugged
her idea of playing soccer: running and saying "i got it, i got it!", then grabbing the ball and sitting on it πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ #ad
did you know toddlers need 3 hours of physical activity per day? when I read that I was shocked and like 'oh crap, it's hard enough coming up with regular activities.' these @SASSshoemakers shoes allow me to keep up with this crazy active lady all while staying super duper comfortable πŸ‘πŸΌ use code MORGAN5 for $5 off their website until 2.17.18! thank you for my complimentary shoes @SASShoemakers!
#SASSfootwear #stylefeelsgood
sitting at a coffee shop by myself and taking all the time in the world to sip my latte for the first time since I was pregnant while Jesse is home with Ever playing school and giving me a break from potty training and a very cranky teething two year old. I'm 100% expecting to get home to a spotlessly clean house and lunch made because somehow dads can just do it all πŸ€”
I always convince myself I'm fine, I don't need me-time, until I'm about at my breaking point and I just need to GET OUT. what's your favorite "me-time" activity? 
#sandgrensclogs #selfcare #honestmotherhood #lifegivingsquares #motherhoodsimplified #uniteinmotherhood
free to be me. finally.
growing up I was always trying to conform to my surroundings, trying to change myself to be liked, mimicking the people I looked up to, pretending to be who I thought people wanted me to be, and never truly knowing who I was. and it took a long time to finally feel comfortable with who I am. what I would do to go back, look myself in the eye, and say "you are enough, just as you are."
and even though I can't do that, I CAN and I will look my daughter in her eye, for the rest of my life, and tell her "you are enough, just as you are." and so are you πŸ’› #humansofjoy #lifegivingsquares #thisjoyfulmoment #thatsdarling #darlingdaily