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Heather lives in Northern California with her husband AJ and is an elementary teacher turned stay at home mom to her two children, Isla (6) and Nolan (4), who are 20 months apart. When she's not being used as a human jungle gym she enjoys running, baking and watching Real Housewives. Read More…

Meet Brittany

Brittany is a recovering small-town girl now living in the 'burbs of Sacramento, CA. She's married to Tyler and together they have two boys, Harrison (8) and Sullivan (6). Brittany is a work at home mom, entrepreneur, and graphic designer. In her free time she enjoys yoga, wine drinking and indulging in her guilty pleasure of true crime and Real Housewives. Read More…

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Mother's Day is just around the corner (we know, HOW?!). We hope it's a day you feel special and pampered, but we also think it's a great excuse to celebrate all the women in our life that help us do this motherhood thing, and that includes our mom friends. We've created a printable for you to leave a little something on your best mom friend's doorstep to brighten their day. Bouquet of flowers, sweet treat, fancy cup of coffee- whatever would make your friend smile, because we'd be nothing without our communities.⁠
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Speaking of, I wanted to give a big shoutout to this little community. I went on a little tangent yesterday in stories, and the amount of support I received was overwhelming. I am forever thankful for the community Brittany and I have built, and humbled by your continued willingness to engage in hard conversations, listen, and your heart for doing the hard work now in hopes that it makes a better world for our children. Thank you all for helping me get through this motherhood journey. If I could drop a fresh bouquet of daffodils on each of your porches, I would. This digital version will have to do! ❤️ Heather

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So many of you have told us that you want to start your plant lady journey, but aren’t sure where to start. We rounded up our top 5 easiest, fool proof houseplants for beginners (and 5 to avoid).
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Today is World Autism Awareness Day. I was recentl

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. I was recently thinking about how Okayest Moms started and how it’s evolved as Brittany and I have changed and our kids have gotten older.
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When we started, autism was a big part of my life. It felt all consuming. But four years after Isla’s autism diagnosis and it’s something I almost seldom think about. I don’t know if that’s because I’ve learn to take it in stride and gotten more confident parenting a child on the autism spectrum, or because as she gets older it feels less important to put a label on things.
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Sharing this part of my life is getting trickier as she gets older. My goal is to always share the reality of motherhood, particularly as it relates to parenting a child with special needs. But, as Isla gets older, the line between her privacy and my experience as her mother becomes even finer. I never want her to look back and be embarrassed or upset that I shared something on the Internet. It is her story to tell, and one of the only blessings of a silent disability is that she has the luxury of choosing to disclose it.
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So, while I have taken a step back from sharing often, I know that there are many mothers who cannot. Autism is a spectrum, and while Isla falls on the “high functioning” side, I know that is partly why autism doesn’t take up so much space in our lives. My goal will always be to advocate for autistics, hold space for the families who are deeply effected every moment of every day, and also to educate others that autism looks different on everyone.

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What's on the menu for your family this week? 🍽️ May we suggest this Big Mac Bowl? It can be thrown together in 20 minutes, super easy, and super delicious. Check out the recipe at OkayestMoms.com

It’s Taco Tuesday! Making your own taco seasonin

It’s Taco Tuesday! Making your own taco seasoning is so easy. Way less salt than the store bought stuff, and you can make it as spicy (or mild) as you like it!
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1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper Toss it all together, store in airtight container.
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