Messy Buns, Milestones, and a Whole Lot of Coffee

Hello, hot mama.

Welcome to Messy Buns & Milestones! If you’ve landed here, chances are you’ve reheated your coffee at least three times (don’t worry, I have a solution for that), you haven’t brushed your teeth yet, and you should probably invest in a dry shampoo company (Dove Volumizing Dry Shampoo is a game-changer, by the way).

First off—thank you for stopping by. I know your time is precious (especially when “alone time” means hiding in the pantry with a snack), so I appreciate you being here.I’m Rachel—stay-at-home mom to two beautiful (exhausting) little girls. Between diaper changes and the never-ending “why” questions, I needed a space to share the real, raw, and downright hilarious moments of motherhood.

Now, before you think, “Oh, how sweet of her to create this for all of us moms!”—let me be real. This blog is mostly for me.

Motherhood is beautiful, but it can also be lonely, overwhelming, and downright chaotic. I needed an outlet—somewhere to vent, laugh, and remind myself that I’m more than just a snack biotch and professional shoe-finder. Enter this blog.

Do I have any clue what I’m doing? Absolutely not. But there’s beauty in that.

What You Can Expect Here:

💬 Funny Mom Moments
Kids are hilarious. They say and do the most ridiculous things. Without humor, we’d all be lost in an already lost world.

💛 Encouragement
People tell us “You’re not alone” all the time, but let’s be honest—motherhood can feel isolating, even when we’re surrounded by people we love. I want this space to be a reminder that we’re in this together.

💡 Practical Tips
I’ll share what works for me, but let’s be real—every parenting journey is different. What works for one mom might not work for another, and that’s why sharing (yes, the same concept we’re desperately trying to teach our kids) is so important.

❤️ The Serious Stuff
Some moments hit deep—the kind that shatter you, humble you, and somehow pull you back in for more. Those moments matter just as much as the funny ones. Because let’s face it, some days our kids are covered in permanent marker or poop, and sometimes, all you can do is laugh.

So, grab your coffee (or wine, no judgment here), throw that messy bun up, and let’s navigate this wild ride of motherhood together.

P.S. The secret to ending the endless coffee reheat cycle? Ember mugs. My husband got me one, and let me tell you—it’s a game-changer. Pricey? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely. The sheer joy of walking over to a still-steaming cup of coffee (instead of a sad, cold disappointment) is marvelous.

You in? Drop a comment and let’s connect!