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Recent Reads – December 2019

I did it!… I have officially joined the digital world of Amazon Kindle reading and I am a huge fan! Don’t get me wrong… I know there will be times that I miss actually flipping the pages and smelling the paper, but so far I am loving it. Go Team Kindle! And ever since I bought a Kindle, I have been able to fly through Books! It goes everywhere with me and it is filled with all of my favorite titles. Thanks to the convenience of electronic reading, I have some great books to share… I enjoyed these titles and I think you will as well.

So here you go, a good round up of books that you can’t go wrong with! In full disclosure, please know that I adore a Hallmark style love-story with a happy ending, but I am happy to say I branched out a little bit this time around. These books have some unexpected plot twists, surprise endings, in-depth storylines and historical connections… Which I found very intriguing as well. I also read 2 great books that have a Christmas theme – just in time for the holidays!

My 12 Recent Reads

December 19, 2019 by Jenna

Newborn Necessities from one mom to another. Sharing items that I love and that have helped me get through the exhausting new baby stage, with ease.

Family, LIFESTYLE, Monthly MUST Haves

Newborn Necessities | Must-Have Favorites From One Mom To Another

Girlie number 3 is six weeks new and I am living on caffeine and snuggles! Since we are in the newborn survival stage I thought it would be fun to share a few items that have kept ‘us’ going – items that both Kensie and I love. They are mostly nursing and sleep related because let’s face it, up until now that is all newbies do in the beginning. And if you recall from my previous posts, since we didn’t know her gender prior to birth, practically every item listed below has been 2-day shipped to my home via Amazon Prime. Lifesaver!

To give you a little back story, I have really struggled with nursing all three of my girls, and to say the first few weeks of nursing has been rough would be an understatement. Between the pain, engorgement, plugged ducts/mastitis, latching and what seems to be a never ending cycle of feeds… it is and has been an exhausting journey, again! But, I am hanging in there and the nursing/feeding items below are probably why. Don’t be afraid to admit it is hard, because it is… use whatever aids you need to get through! Not all nursing journeys are easy, so do your best to not doubt your body or be too hard on yourself. And yes, I need to be better at taking my own advice. Which is why I am sharing my ‘breast friends’ below!

Newborn Necessities

June 5, 2018 by Jenna

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

Stuck On You | Cactus Inspired Goodies

As an Arizona girl, I am living the cactus dream… along with the triple digit nightmare! But now that summer is here, I am embracing it in full force and am stuck on the cactus trend. I thought it would be fun to share my favorite cactus inspired goodies and stylish recommendations to help bring your cactus-love to life!
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June 13, 2017 by Jenna

Monthly MUST Haves

Monthly MUST Haves – April 2017

Monthly MUST Haves is a monthly recap on products, services or companies that have caught my attention, or that I have fallen in love with over the last month. A fun way for me to share random things that make me happy, in hopes that they might bring you joy as well!

For this month’s edition of Monthly MUST Haves I wanted to share of few of my absolute favorite things: Girly items that I enjoy and use on a daily basis!

May 15, 2017 by Jenna

Fashion, LIFESTYLE, Mommy Break Features

Brittany Garner Design | Shop Feature

Are you a FUN haver? Do you like awesome gifts and accessories? Do you want to focus less on the crappy and more on the happy? …If you answered NO to these questions, bummer! But if you answered YES to these questions, I have the best company to introduce to you!!!

Introducing Brittany Garner Design – BGD!

This online shop has everything you need to gift awesomeness to those you love! Brittany, the lady behind it all, is a #momboss getting it done and designing fun things you can’t live without! BGD is the perfect example of a company that demonstrates how you can love what you do and have fun doing so!

Brittany Garner Design recently sent over some fabulous goodies for me to test and fall in love with, and guess what, I fell hard! Each item is so unique and hilarious and allowed for me to find humor in mundane situations. Everything BGD creates is pure quality and professionally printed, otherwise why would Brittany put her name behind it? Right?!

In all seriousness, I will definitely make Brittany Garner Design one of my go-to online shops for gifts. You will find something for everyone on your list, whether you are buying swag for the cool mom, the rad dad, the foodie or the pop culture divas in your life, she has you covered!

Here are a few of the items I fell in love with! (Bonus: If you put them all together you would make one HIP gift basket!)
Wine Glass // Mother of Wildlings Unisex Tee // Tote Bag // Drink Sleeve // Art Print

So what are you waiting for… Be a rad mama who wrangles her wildlings in style, and knows the beauty of motherhood comes from a sense of humor! The BGD way!

GET SOCIAL with BGD : WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK

Don’t forget, Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so rush over to BGD and shop here for your—> COOL MOM!

This post was in collaboration with BGD. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

May 5, 2017 by Jenna

Fashion, Holidays, LIFESTYLE, Travel

Mother’s Day Gift Guide – For the Mom Who Has It All [Blog Hop]

Welcome to our special Mother’s Day Gift Guide Blog Hop!!! Thank you Jenn over at The Body Type Stylist for sharing all of your stylish Mother’s Day gifts ideas. So many pretty things!!! If you are joining me here at Espresso Ever After for the first time, WELCOME and let me tell you a little about myself.

My name is Jenna Wodiske and I’m the mommy/lifestyle blogger behind Espresso Ever After. I am having way too much fun living this mommy-hood life in sunny Arizona!! I am a Jesus lover, wifey to a fantastic husband, & a mommy to two beautiful little girls. I am a topknot-wearing, photo-obsessing, latte-loving mama … enjoying this thing called real life!

I started this blog to share all of my adventures in mommyhood & to creatively inspire others. I strive to produce quality content coupled with beautiful photos and creative delivery, and I hope you taste the supportive and encouraging flavor of Espresso Ever After. I’m glad you’re here, and hope you’ll enjoy this journey with me!

This Mother’s Day… what do you get a mom who has it all??? That is a great question, here are a few of my favorite ideas!

April 25, 2017 by Jenna

CREATE, DIY, HOME

Boxwood Wreath Tutorial | DIY Home Decor

I love having greenery in my home, there is something so refreshing about greenery. I will admit that I do not have much of a green thumb so I am always on the lookout for authentic looking plants and decor without the hassle of keeping a real plant alive. One greenery item that I absolutely adore is the preserved boxwood leaves, especially as wreaths. They look good all the time and they are fun to use as statement decor pieces.

This DIY project came to life when I fell in love with the 11″ Smith & Hawken™ preserved boxwood leaves wreath at Target because it is fabulous! The color is a rich green, it comes with a woven hanger and it looks so real! It inspired me to get creative and do a little DIYing!

I have been wanting to add a fun wreath to my eat-in breakfast nook in my kitchen and this wreath was perfect to work with. So I picked up my wreath and ran over to Michaels to select a roll of ribbon… and got crafty.

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April 17, 2017 by Jenna

Monthly MUST Haves

Monthly MUST Haves – February 2017

Monthly MUST Haves is a monthly recap on products, services or companies that have caught my attention, or that I have fallen in love with over the last month. A fun way for me to share random things that make me happy, in hopes that they might bring you joy as well!

This February edition of Monthly MUST Haves is jam-packed with 3 amazing companies and extremely creative mom-approved products! I can’t wait to share them all with you! Enjoy!
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March 14, 2017 by Jenna

CELEBRATE, CREATE, DIY, Holidays

You Blow Me Away, VALENTINE | Bubble Tutorial

I love making creative Valentine’s Day cards with my daughter. It is a fun way for us to get crafty together and make something sweet for others. I appreciate any chance I get to teach her to give unto others. Last year we made Bracelet Valentines and this year we went with a bubble theme. All things girly over here, of course. Here is how we made our cute valentines, I hope you enjoy this bubbling-fun Valentine’s Day tutorial!

February 12, 2017 by Jenna

CELEBRATE, CREATE, DIY, Holidays

Valentine’s Day Blooming Bouquet | Tutorial

🌹Roses are red… and make a beautiful blooming bouquet!
Today I am sharing an easy tutorial on a unique blooming bouquet, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
With the help of three products you can take your Valentine’s breath away with this beautiful floral centerpiece.

February 9, 2017 by Jenna

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Monthly MUST Haves is a monthly recap on products, services or companies that have caught my attention, or that I have fallen in love with over the last month. A fun way for me to share random things that make me happy, in hopes that they might bring you joy as well!

For this month’s edition of Monthly MUST Haves I wanted to share of few of my absolute favorite things: Girly items that I enjoy and use on a daily basis!

Are you a FUN haver? Do you like awesome gifts and accessories? Do you want to focus less on the crappy and more on the happy? …If you answered NO to these questions, bummer! But if you answered YES to these questions, I have the best company to introduce to you!!!

Introducing Brittany Garner Design – BGD!

Here are a few of the items I fell in love with! (Bonus: If you put them all together you would make one HIP gift basket!) Wine Glass // Mother of Wildlings Unisex Tee // Tote Bag // Drink Sleeve // Art Print

GET SOCIAL with BGD : WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK

This Mother’s Day… what do you get a mom who has it all??? That is a great question, here are a few of my favorite ideas!

Monthly MUST Haves is a monthly recap on products, services or companies that have caught my attention, or that I have fallen in love with over the last month. A fun way for me to share random things that make me happy, in hopes that they might bring you joy as well!

This February edition of Monthly MUST Haves is jam-packed with 3 amazing companies and extremely creative mom-approved products! I can’t wait to share them all with you! Enjoy! Continue Reading

Here are a few of the items I fell in love with! (Bonus: If you put them all together you would make one HIP gift basket!)
Wine Glass // Mother of Wildlings Unisex Tee // Tote Bag // Drink Sleeve // Art Print

This February edition of Monthly MUST Haves is jam-packed with 3 amazing companies and extremely creative mom-approved products! I can’t wait to share them all with you! Enjoy!
Continue Reading