THE EVERYDAY EXCHANGE

If you have been following along for any amount of time you know that we just added a second little one to our clan about 5 months ago. You also know that I am an avid champion of Moms on Call which is, in my opinion, a must have guide for parents of any stage (new, second time, toddler, etc). I could go on and on about how this little guide and the 2 extremely qualified & experienced nurses (Laura Hunter & Jennifer Walker) behind it helped get my kids on great sleeping and

Being active has always been a priority for me. It keeps me sane and it makes me feel good. Coming from an athletic background I've been doing some form of working out since I was in my early teens. That didn't change when I got pregnant. Thankfully in my first pregnancy I was able to continue regular workouts almost up until my due date. This second time around I was able to keep it up for about 6-7 months before I had to throw in the towel and switch over to low impact wa

photo credit: Annie Smith This year, Mother's Day has me reminiscing about that very first year as a new mom. Sam isn't even two and a half yet but it feels like it was a lifetime ago (time does fly, people). I have had the privilege of watching friends become new moms (and second and third time moms) and wanted to share my own personal new mom essentials or what I like to call my "new mom survival strategy." Moms on Call - Praise the Lord for the precious nurses who wrote

When traveling with little people I go by the "whatever it takes" philosophy. If you treat it like a little mini vacation for them it CAN BE one for you too, I promise. I see those hours in the air as a "free zone." Completely inconsequential to all of the regulations I might have down on earth (ie: television time, nutrition, etc). So with that being said, here's a few tips I will share with those of you who have the privilege of traveling with toddlers: 1. Napping. Bec

Wine has become synonymous with funny memes about #girlsnightout and #momlife but it really is all-encompassing and appropriate for every occasion. Date night? Wine. Hostess gift? Wine. Holiday Dinner with Family? Definitely wine. There are so many different types of wines that choosing one can easily get overwhelming if you're not very familiar with it. While I'd love to talk about all of my favorite little boutique wineries & shops until your eyes glaze over, I've ma

Mother's Day has quickly become one of my favorite holidays now that I am a mom. It's a good day to be thankful and remember how blessed I am to have my little family and a truly wonderful mom & mother-in-law. I also love any reason to be pampered ;) I've listed some great gift ideas for the moms in your life as well as some thoughtful non-traditional gift ideas below! one | two | three | four | five | six | seven 1. Gold Initial Necklace: This is the one piece of jewelry

My lounge & sleepwear situation can be broken down into the following two categories: Jokes (or are they?) aside, most days I end up somewhere in the middle. It's important to me to keep myself looking cute for the hubs, but let's be honest: given the choice between my raggedy t-shirt from college and a silk pajama set to sleep in? Good ol' rags wins every time. In my quest to find the right balance of cute, cozy & functional (functional being the key word here) sleepwear,

Hey guys! I'm so glad you stopped by my blog. I created The Everyday Exchange to share my everyday inspiration with you and I hope you will do the same! Make sure to follow The Everyday Exchange on Instagram for lots of laughs, lifestyle, tips, travel, style, fun, #momlife, inspiration & more! Talk Soon, Casey #atlantablogger #momlife #lifestyle #travel #style

Here's the deal - most days I don't get around to putting on makeup. With a traveling husband and busy toddler always on the move, I'm lucky to get 5 minutes to get dressed (THANK YOU BUBBLE GUPPIES). I do manage, however, to pull together a fun little outfit most days thanks to the fact that "athleisure" is now considered appropriate everyday attire. So here's to mornings. At least you can look like you made it to the gym? Talk soon, Casey water bottle | tank | bra | wat