Last week, my family and I had the most amazing spring break trip to Disney World in Orlando! Personally, I believe that experiencing the Disney magic at this age, especially for my 3-year-old, was absolutely perfect. Although our week away felt more like a "trip" than a "vacation," I'm certain that the memories we made will last a lifetime. I'm really excited to share our complete itinerary and some travel tips with all of you who are planning or considering a Disney vacation.
And here we are, one year later. McKenzieMonday Blog has published 37 unique posts - something I'm incredibly proud of. I've covered a wide range of topics, from navigating life with a toddler and a newborn, sharing my breastfeeding journey, and discussing the challenges of returning to work after maternity leave. I've also delved into planning birthday parties and weekend getaways, creating gift guides, and sharing my goal setting practice. I’m so excited to see the next year and phase of this passion project. Happy 1st Birthday to the McKenzie Monday Blog!
I recently got back from my first ever cruise experience. I had so much fun & plenty of opportunity to relax- exactly what I needed. The best part? I went on the cruise as a bachelorette trip to celebrate one of my oldest friends. Although I was just along for the ride and not the planner of this trip, I wanted to share my experience and things I loved if you need any insight for an upcoming cruise, girls' trip, or bachelorette.
Only one year ago, we didn’t know our sweet Kelly Rae. We didn’t even know she would be a girl! Oh, what a year it has been. The one-year birthday was not only a big milestone in Kelly Rae’s life, but also in our breastfeeding journey together. I’m so proud of my girl and me for making it one full year exclusively breastfeeding.
Kelly Rae, affectionately known as "my girl," recently celebrated her first birthday which gave us the perfect excuse to host a fun, pink, girly party with a Disco Cowgirl theme. In this post, I'll share everything I used to plan this sweet party, from invitations and decor to the menu.
Welcome to 2025! If you're in the same boat as me, where the first few weeks of the new year flew by, rest assured that you're not alone. And honestly, you don't need a new year or a Monday to begin anew. Hopefully, my tips for finding direction and getting motivated will help you start wherever and whenever you find yourself reading this.
As we step into the new year, I wanted to give you a brief rundown of all 26 books I devoured in 2024, along with my ratings. If you're on the lookout for light-hearted books to add to your 2025 reading list, look no further than the curated selection below.
Wow, December is upon us, and it's not only one of my favorite times of the year, but also one of the busiest! I wanted to share what our family has been up to, our cherished traditions, and some gift ideas for everyone on your list (that can still be ordered in time for Christmas!). Hopefully, some of the things we've been doing can inspire you to incorporate them into your own family traditions.
We've just wrapped up all the birthday celebrations for my son, Lane, and I can't believe he's already 3 years old. I wanted to give Lane the party of his dreams with all his friends at our local park, and of course, with a Paw Patrol theme. I'm excited to share with you all the logistics and supplies I used to make this Paw Patrol extravaganza happen.
As I reflect on my pregnancy journey and, more importantly, the past nine months of having Kelly Rae in our lives and becoming a family of four, I've come away with several key takeaways. So, in the spirit of sharing my experience and taking the opportunity to reflect on my personal journey, I want to share nine things I've learned after spending nine months with my baby girl. My hope is that you can find solidarity and comfort in some of my experiences, no matter which stage of parenting you find yourself in.
