a summer day well spent 😂💦🥰 a summer day well spent 😂💦🥰
A little Fourth of July at our house ❤️🇺🇸💦
Just a little summer mom tip if you’re trying to Just a little summer mom tip if you’re trying to keep your kids busy without spending a fortune 🙌🏽🎳❤️ @kidsbowlfree 

#momlife #family #columbusohio #614 #cbus
One last football camp to wrap up the summer. 🏈 One last football camp to wrap up the summer. 🏈❤️

Hubby stayed home with the kids, so it was just me and RJ. Somewhere between the drive there, grabbing food, walking around campus, and cheering him on, it kind of felt like a mother-son date in the best way.

I know these recruiting camps are about football, but they’re also giving us memories we’ll both look back on one day. 🥹

Follow him on X: rjskeaton

📍@theohiostateuniversity @ohiostatefb @ohiostathletics 

#momlife #boymom #footballmom #collegebound
Just call me Dani Jenner 🤣😩 The camps. The Just call me Dani Jenner 🤣😩

The camps.
The highlights.
The filming.
The recruiting accounts.
The Hudl links.
The emails.

I’m basically running a one-person PR firm 😭🏈

#momlife #boymom #footballmom #sportsmom
Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible Dads ou Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible Dads out there, but especially to my husband 🥹

You are the man who made it possible for me to stay at home with all five of our babies, and I am so grateful 🙏🏽❤️ 

#fathersday #marriedlife #myman #girlmom #momlife
Happy Father’s Day to our hero ❤️ To the ma Happy Father’s Day to our hero ❤️

To the man who somehow manages to be our provider, protector, coach, handyman, grill master, chauffeur, and biggest cheerleader all at the same time. To the man who made it possible for me to stay at home with all five of our babies. 

Our kids hit the jackpot when they got you as a Dad. They may not realize it yet, but one day they’ll look back and see just how much of their childhood was built by your sacrifice, consistency, and love.

Thank you for every early morning, late night, little league practice, home project, road trip, bedtime bath, and “I’ll take care of it” moment.

We love you more than words can say.

Happy Father’s Day, babe. 🥹❤️
Gifts for Dad, perks for you 🙌🏽⛽️ Still Gifts for Dad, perks for you 🙌🏽⛽️

Still shopping for Father’s Day? Head to your local @gianteagle and grab a gift card for Dad while earning rewards for yourself 🎉

Spend $100 on participating gift cards and earn $0.30 off per gallon at @getgo 

A win for Dad and a win for your gas tank 😂❤️

#fathersday #giftideas #momlife #GiantEaglePartner
Another football camp in the books! 🏈 We’re Another football camp in the books! 🏈

We’re literally figuring this recruiting thing out as we go, but at least I finally got his X account made 🥴😂

X: rjskeaton

@pitt_fb 

#momlife #boymom #footballmom #collegebound
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10 Things to Do For Yourself Before Baby Arrives

This past weekend I decided to treat myself to a pre-baby spa day! At 37 weeks pregnant, the discomfort is getting real, so I was definitely looking forward to this. 

I had the most amazing time unwinding at the Panacea Luxury Spa with one of my girlfriends! We booked a mani & pedi and were pampered with plush robes, slippers, non-alcoholic cocktails, and truly felt fancy for a day. 

This place has been on my radar for a while and it was honestly just what I needed before giving birth! 

I haven’t always been intentional about taking time for myself. In fact, I used to feel really guilty about spending any money for things outside of the needs of my house or children. 

But I’m much better now at making myself a priority so that I can be the wife and mom I want to be. 

Related: My Favorite Self-Care Essentials As A Busy Mom

It’s been three days since my spa day and I still feel so refreshed and ready to embrace this next chapter as a mom of five!

I highly recommend every mama-to-be do something for yourselves before your baby arrives! Life is about to get so busy with endless diaper changes, back-to-back feedings, and you’ll be running on absolutely no sleep. 

So while you’re busy trying to finish the nursery, pack your hospital bag, and make sure that your newborn has everything it needs, remember to take some time for you — because you deserve it, mama! 

10 Pre-Baby Self-Care Ideas
  1. Treat yourself to a mani/pedi
  2. Get your hair done 
  3. Catch some live music 
  4. Go out to eat with a friend 
  5. Run yourself a warm bath
  6. Take an art, cooking, or pottery class
  7. Book a prenatal massage
  8. Plan a romantic getaway with your partner — also known as a Babymoon!
  9. See a good movie 
  10. Go shopping for new skincare, makeup, or postpartum clothes.

How do you like to treat yourself?

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a summer day well spent 😂💦🥰 a summer day well spent 😂💦🥰
A little Fourth of July at our house ❤️🇺🇸💦
Just a little summer mom tip if you’re trying to Just a little summer mom tip if you’re trying to keep your kids busy without spending a fortune 🙌🏽🎳❤️ @kidsbowlfree 

#momlife #family #columbusohio #614 #cbus
One last football camp to wrap up the summer. 🏈 One last football camp to wrap up the summer. 🏈❤️

Hubby stayed home with the kids, so it was just me and RJ. Somewhere between the drive there, grabbing food, walking around campus, and cheering him on, it kind of felt like a mother-son date in the best way.

I know these recruiting camps are about football, but they’re also giving us memories we’ll both look back on one day. 🥹

Follow him on X: rjskeaton

📍@theohiostateuniversity @ohiostatefb @ohiostathletics 

#momlife #boymom #footballmom #collegebound
Just call me Dani Jenner 🤣😩 The camps. The Just call me Dani Jenner 🤣😩

The camps.
The highlights.
The filming.
The recruiting accounts.
The Hudl links.
The emails.

I’m basically running a one-person PR firm 😭🏈

#momlife #boymom #footballmom #sportsmom
Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible Dads ou Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible Dads out there, but especially to my husband 🥹

You are the man who made it possible for me to stay at home with all five of our babies, and I am so grateful 🙏🏽❤️ 

#fathersday #marriedlife #myman #girlmom #momlife
Happy Father’s Day to our hero ❤️ To the ma Happy Father’s Day to our hero ❤️

To the man who somehow manages to be our provider, protector, coach, handyman, grill master, chauffeur, and biggest cheerleader all at the same time. To the man who made it possible for me to stay at home with all five of our babies. 

Our kids hit the jackpot when they got you as a Dad. They may not realize it yet, but one day they’ll look back and see just how much of their childhood was built by your sacrifice, consistency, and love.

Thank you for every early morning, late night, little league practice, home project, road trip, bedtime bath, and “I’ll take care of it” moment.

We love you more than words can say.

Happy Father’s Day, babe. 🥹❤️
Gifts for Dad, perks for you 🙌🏽⛽️ Still Gifts for Dad, perks for you 🙌🏽⛽️

Still shopping for Father’s Day? Head to your local @gianteagle and grab a gift card for Dad while earning rewards for yourself 🎉

Spend $100 on participating gift cards and earn $0.30 off per gallon at @getgo 

A win for Dad and a win for your gas tank 😂❤️

#fathersday #giftideas #momlife #GiantEaglePartner
Another football camp in the books! 🏈 We’re Another football camp in the books! 🏈

We’re literally figuring this recruiting thing out as we go, but at least I finally got his X account made 🥴😂

X: rjskeaton

@pitt_fb 

#momlife #boymom #footballmom #collegebound
At this point, we’re taking a family trip to the At this point, we’re taking a family trip to the grocery store and calling it an adventure 😭😂

#momlife #familylife #reallife #summerfun

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