Welcome! I’m so happy you’re here!
Hi, I’m Brandi!
A busy, tired, and easily overwhelmed wife & mom of 4!
I am a recovering perfectionist… meaning that I struggle EVERY DAY to put my family & connection above my to-do list!
I know what if feels like to want to be the perfect mom, but to often feel like you aren’t doing a good job.
When I was young, I dreamed of all of the special things that I would do with my family when I was married and had children. I started collecting magazine and newspaper articles of fun family ideas at an early age, and I knew that I would make every occasion meaningful and every day would be full of special memories!!!
Well, fast forward a few decades, and my idealistic dreams have met with the harsh realities of life with 4 rambunctious kiddos! And although I still desire to give my children a happy childhood, teach them to love God with all their hearts, and to be good people, I am learning (slowly) to let some of the perfectionism go!
I am starting to realize that I must simplify our everyday life so that we can have time for “making memories” and enjoying each other… the stuff that really matters!
Is The Sweetest Part for you?
You are definitely in the right place if you…
Hey there overwhelmed mom… I know how you feel.
You have all of the things that you prayed for, and you wonder why you don’t feel happy…
You read all the books, had plans for all of the fun things you would do with your kids, and did EVERYTHING you could to be the Best. Mama. Ever!
You had plans! You would give your children memorable moments! You wanted their childhood to be magical, full of wonderful family traditions, fun activities, & amazing parties!
But trying to do it all perfectly has becoming exhausting! You can’t even enjoy the time you have with your family because you are too stressed trying to make it all just right!
Being a mom is hard…
You want to give them a healthy meal, but you barely have then energy to pour out a bowl of cereal.
You want everyone to have coordinating outfits for church, but the kids can’t even find a pair of matching socks.
You want to plan fun family game nights & activities, but you end up binge watching Netflix instead.
You have really high expectations for yourself as a mother, and you sometimes feel like you are failing!
You want to create special moments with your family…
AND YOU CAN:
Let me help you…
* find simple ways to connect & enjoy your children every day!
* embrace fun activities equipped with the tools that you need to enjoy them, without the stress!
That’s when you will enjoy the sweetest parts of our blessed and full lives!
Start enjoying time with your children today by downloading
this fun Birthday Interview!
You don’t have to be perfect to give your children a wonderful childhood. In fact, making memories doesn’t have to be planned or hard!
You’re tired of trying to do it all… You just want to enjoy your family again…
You’re in the right place!
The Sweetest Part is a place to find…
*fun family activities
*ideas for simple family traditions
*ideas for celebrating holidays without the extra stress
*thoughtful gift ideas for family & friends
*delicious recipes for every day and special occasions!
Don’t know where to start? Check out these posts…
50 Awesome (Stress-Free) Ideas for Fun Summer Activities!
I love summer and the fun summer activities!! Well, if I’m being 100% honest, I love being off from school/work, my kids not having homework, and fun family gatherings celebrating summer…. The heat and humidity that plague those of us in the Southeast thru this season…..? Not so much! But summer has kind of become…
Printable Thank You Letter for Teachers
Everybody likes to get a little appreciation for a job done well! And teachers work really hard pouring their time & energy into our children! I know that I often don’t have the patience to even get through homework with my own children! So, I really appreciate the teachers that have 25- 7 year-olds tugging…
Easter Coloring Pages
Growing up, my family celebrated Easter… mostly with brightly colored Easter eggs & chocolate bunnies. However, I don’t remember thinking a whole lot about the deep spiritual meaning that goes along with the Easter holiday! Sure, I knew that was when we celebrated Jesus dying on the cross for our sins, and rising again on…
Heartfelt Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Etsy
When I give a gift, I really like for the recipient to know that I have put thought into it! Especially when looking for a gift for my mom! It can be hard to find truly meaningful Mother’s Day gift ideas, but there are some amazing finds out there, you just have to know where…
Meaningful Christ-Centered Easter Activities for Families
Brightly colored eggs, coconut cake, peeps, pastel dresses, girls in white hats & gloves! Are these the images that come to your mind when you think of Easter? Most of us have grown up with fond memories of Easter, but not necessarily of Christ-Centered Easter activities that reinforce what Easter is really all about! I…
Irresistible Party Food Ideas for Kids
Everybody loves a party, especially kids! And one of the best parts of most parties is the food!! So, if you are planning a party for kids, you want a delicious spread, but you might have to tweak your traditional adult party fare! Check out this huge list of ideas for party food for kids…