Baby #3?????

Hey y'all!!! Its been awhile, so I decided to jump on here real quick to update you on my life. That's right, my crazy family of 4 wants to add a little more crazy! My daughter Mariah will be 9 in about a week and my son Liam will be 4 in a month. I definitely feel ready! Liam has nonverbal autism, but his communication has gotten a lot better since starting school, so I feel like we as a family can handle another little one! My husband and I have been talking for months about getting pregnant and it was freaking me out a little, but something has just clicked in the last few weeks. I got my nexaplanon removed yesterday afternoon, so we are starting right away. The doctor told me it could take up to 8 weeks or it could happen within a week, depending on my body. I have pretty normal cycles so we're thinking it will happen sooner rather than later. Although I have had an implant birth control for almost 4 years, so that may effect things. So excited!!! My body however hates being pregnant haha. I'm sick for at least the first 6 months all day.. I do plan to workout this entire pregnancy and that is something I've never done while pregnant, but perhaps that will make me feel better health wise. *fingers crossed* So I'm pretty nervous about what that will be like with my 3 year old. My daughter Mariah is wonderful, helpful, and independent, so I know she will help with Liam if I'm having a rough day. We had a miscarriage about 5 and a half years ago, so that's always a concern for me. I'm terrified of that happening again. I will not however let fear run my life. Being a mommy is the best thing that's ever happen to me, and I'm so excited to have another baby to love! I plan to blog my entire journey with all of you <3

Anticipating Fall! My Crazy Easy Pumpkin Muffin Recipe For Under $2!!

I don't know about you guys, but I'm not the best at cooking. My husband loves to cook, so he does most of it. Baking is more of my thing, so I spend a lot of time on pinterest looking up yummy treats haha. My family loves these muffins. I like to make these for family get togethers, or if I'm having a last minute Sunday football watch party. I'm all about deals also so I buy the ingredients at Aldi grocery store, and it's about $2. Even if you're not good at baking, this is something you have to try. Especially if you love pumpkin as much as me! Now when I say it's crazy easy, I mean TWO ingredients. No eggs, no water, no oil.

All you're going to need is:
                     *yellow cake mix $0.99 and 1 can of pumpkin puree $0.89 (I bought both at aldi)
                                                      Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees

Step 1. Put ONLY cake mix and puree in a bowl and mix. You can do it by hand but the pumpkin puree is kind of thick so it will take longer. I prefer using a mixer. 

Step 2. Grab a muffin tin or whatever you plan to cook it in. (I've tried it in a cake pan a few times and it turned out just as good.) I like using paper baking cups for the muffins. It's cute and it makes for easier clean up

Step 3. Put them in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes. You'll want them to brown a little on the top. To ensure they're cooked all the way through, stick a tooth pick in the center and it should come out clean when you pull it out. I like to let them cool for about an hour before I take them out of the pan.

And you're done! I personally like them this way, but feel free to add powdered sugar on top, or add cream cheese icing if you'd like. I try to keep them as low calorie as possible haha. 

Thank you so much for reading, and I hope you try these out!

xo, Roxanne

Hello World!!

HHello my name is Roxanne! I’ve started this blog in hopes to have more adult interaction, haha. I’m 27 years old, a wife, and a mother of two children, one of which has autism. My son Liam is 3 years old. He has “typical” (whatever that means) nonverbal autism, and also has a global developmental delay. My daughter is 8 years old and loves everything girly. My husband Joey works for a life insurance company in a pretty normal Monday through Friday job. I’m a stay at home mom. It’s something we didn’t really plan, but you can’t really plan for autism. It plans your life for you. Childcare is pretty impossible to trust when you have a child with special needs. I love everything fashion, makeup, and health related. Two years ago I started my weight loss journey. I worked really hard at the gym and dieting, and lost 50 pounds. I’m not a professional by any means, haha. I’ve never liked working out in my life, but I’ve found what works for me. I have my lazy times, don’t get me wrong. With any weight loss journey, you have your ups and downs for sure. Since its summer I haven’t exactly been an avid gym goer, but school starts in two days so I’ll be back at it soon! With this blog I hope to inspire, comfort, and give people a peak of what my family life is like. Being an autism mommy isn’t easy all the time but it’s one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever been through. You need to have hobbies, and make time for yourself and your marriage <3 I look forward to chatting and getting to know new people!!