ONE little MOMMA is our life behind ONE little BELT. This blog will be a place to find shop/business updates, momma style and glimpses of other happenings in our life. I love running a business and working to help it grow, but I also have so many other hobbies that I love. Here you will be able to see other projects that we are working on, my fashion finds and outfits, tips, tutorials and any other items I think you'll enjoy. Grab a button so you can find us later!
More about us in case you were wondering...
I grew up in Kansas City, went to college in Utah where I met my future husband Soren (great story for another day), got married and then graduated with degree in Nutritional Science. We found out soon after I graduated that we were pregnant with our first little guy (Easton) and that scrapped my plans of a Master's degree in Dietetics AND turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to us! We lived in Seattle for 2.5 years after college and it wasn't ever the right fit for us. We wanted to love it, but the darkness and being away from all family and friends was really hard on me. The bright part was that we became parents twice in that time. Our boys are 17 months apart and are our favorite things in the world. After Kesler (Baby #2) was born, we started seriously looking at moving closer to family. By divine intervention we found a great job, a perfect house and moved 10 minutes away from my family before Kesler turned 2 months. We have lived in Liberty, Missouri since Jan '11 and it has been wonderful for us.
While in Seattle and after becoming new parents, the idea for our business ONE little BELT came about. In 2009 as my husband and I were dressing our 6-week old son, Easton, for a party. Being a fashion-conscious mom, I already had a tiny pair of blue jeans for him, but after dressing him, we noticed that something was missing. My husband quickly fashioned a tiny belt out of one of my old leather belts, and the problem was solved. His empty belt loops were filled and his outfit was surprisingly perfect.
You can read more about the begining of ONE little BELT here.
More things that make me ME...
I am extremely observant and have an eye for just the right look.
I can read at lightening speed.
I'm only a perfectionist when it comes to color.
I have always been naturally gifted at spotting trends- like spookily.
I have a hard time showing a lot of strong emotion, but I'm actually pretty feisty and opinionated.
I never close anything all the way, especially lids; I have ruined binders, backpacks and purses my whole life with a leaky beverage lid.
My favorite color is green.
I hate getting ready for bed with a passion and have been know to skip the process entirely if my hubby isn't looking.
I am easily embarrassed and am typically terrified to answer the phone.
I am a NOT a swimmer. Never learned; the water gets up my nose every time.
I do not eat fruit desserts unless it is a pie. Dessert needs to have some weight to be worth my time.
I am formerly a runner with a marathon, a half-marathon and other races under my belt.
My greatest joy comes from seeing my kids laugh together.
I love anything fuzzy and soft.
My favorite scents are coconut or honeydew melon.
I love to vacuum and hate to do dishes. Yep, there are dirty ones in the sink right now.
J Crew has been, is currently and always will be my favorite.
I have a passion for shopping old people's garage sales and thrift stores.
Number one on my bucket list is to see baby sea turtles hatch on the beach anywhere in the world.
I love my kids more than anything and strive to always make them feel loved.
I really enjoyed your "about me" page. I too do not like doing dishes and do not like answering the phone...I have a horrible time leaving voicemails for people!!!
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just stopped by while viewing what i wore wed. typing with one hand......my fuzzy cat in other.......it's funny, though you are much younger, we're somewhat alike....i can't swim either, but never admit it, hate being under water. i look forward to following your blog. i don't blog, but hope to in future. i do love seeing the fashions and making new friends.
ReplyDeleteHey there! We lived in liberty for several years as well. Huh, small world! We moved about an hour north of KC to a small town where we grew up. Lovin your blog!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a small world! We love living in Liberty again!
DeleteToo funny- I commented earlier on your cute outfits- then decided to read your about you section- and it turns out I am also from Kansas City, but I now live in Seattle (been here 12 years). What a small world! The gray skies are a bit much- nothing like the amazing blue ones you get in KC! But if you can get through the winter- the summers here are to die for!
ReplyDeleteAnyhow- just thought I'd share the KC/ Seattle connection!
We did like Seattle, but the gray skies were just too much! The summers are dreamy and I'd love to go back to visit. Funny that we traded spaces!
DeleteSo I was reading our blog and noticed the belts. I was in Michaels one day and commented on the belt your son had on and had no idea it was you until i read you live in Liberty, I live in liberty and we were at michaels when you there. I thought you looked familiar! LOve all your outfits and what cute boys you have. Love your blog. I liked you facebook and yoiur new follower.
ReplyDeleteI just found your page.
ReplyDeleteA. I live in KC
B. Your list seemed to describe me to a T (with the exception of the fashion thing and that's why I'm glad I found your blog!)
C. I LOVE to vacuum, too! I think it's the instant gratification thing for me. My kids think I'm nuts!
Nice to meet you!!
Loved getting the chance to read this. I can tell you have an eye for fashion because your look- clothes, hair, everything always looks spot on! Your family is adorable and I love following along :)
ReplyDeleteSaw a picture of you in a pig sweater on pinterest and I thought, "she has GOT to be LDS." You sure are. Love it.
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