Hi! I'm Danielle, but I also go by Mrs. Christopher Pipher, Bella's Mommy + Preggo.
I have my masters degree in Business HR from Rutgers University. I am married to a car guy, army vet.
We moved from New Jersey, where we both grew up, to North Carolina, where we wanted to raise our family.
We moved from New Jersey, where we both grew up, to North Carolina, where we wanted to raise our family.
We have a little girl, Miss. Bella James, and another little girl - name to be announced on her birthday - due the end of January!
We're about to have TWO under Two!!! Say Prayers Yall.
We're about to have TWO under Two!!! Say Prayers Yall.
I started this blog when Chris + I got engaged (FOUR!) years ago bc I was the first of my friends to "get the ring" + plan a wedding!
I wanted to meet other brides-to-be who were planning their weddings. I was a big DIY bride.
We got married October 13, 2017 after a two year engagement.
I wanted to meet other brides-to-be who were planning their weddings. I was a big DIY bride.
We got married October 13, 2017 after a two year engagement.
I was a bartender at TGI Fridays throughout my twenties - before my current gig as a stay at home mama. I used to share tons of cocktails + tips, but my life has switched gears towards the baby realm haha.
Morning sickness is my current jam + LORD is it brutal.
I had it bad when I was pregnant with sweet Bella too but damn - running after an almost 18mo old while 5 months preggo is TOUGH.
Morning sickness is my current jam + LORD is it brutal.
I had it bad when I was pregnant with sweet Bella too but damn - running after an almost 18mo old while 5 months preggo is TOUGH.
I'm a pro breastfeeding, emergency C-section mama
who had a really hard recovery post partum.
I'm still in therapy actually - proud to be working on my emotions, mind + healing myself.
Bella's birth story is - a long, difficult one - I'll share it at some point.
But all you really need to know is that, since these babies are so close in age,
I'll be having a SCHEDULED C-section this time.
Praying that recovery goes a hell of a lot better.
who had a really hard recovery post partum.
I'm still in therapy actually - proud to be working on my emotions, mind + healing myself.
Bella's birth story is - a long, difficult one - I'll share it at some point.
But all you really need to know is that, since these babies are so close in age,
I'll be having a SCHEDULED C-section this time.
Praying that recovery goes a hell of a lot better.
My journey becoming a mom + being pregnant for what feels like the last 2 years of my life (hah), I've had to really adapt my lifestyle in ways that are more baby/preggo safe.
It got me thinking though, why are only babies + pregnant women encouraged to live "nontoxic" lifestyles? Shouldn't everyone try to use/eat/live with nontoxic stuff? They make 5 different versions of ketchup these days - regular, decent, good, organic … there's aluminum in our deodorants + companies add fillers and chemicals to products without our knowledge... it's a mess this damn world we live in.
It got me thinking though, why are only babies + pregnant women encouraged to live "nontoxic" lifestyles? Shouldn't everyone try to use/eat/live with nontoxic stuff? They make 5 different versions of ketchup these days - regular, decent, good, organic … there's aluminum in our deodorants + companies add fillers and chemicals to products without our knowledge... it's a mess this damn world we live in.
Then I discovered Essential Oils - Young Living, specifically.
I was blown away that people use these oils in leu of actual medicine, for cleaning, for emotional support, the list goes on.
The phrase, "THERE'S AN OIL FOR THAT" became a common one I started saying to my husband - my biggest skeptic.
He calls me a witch dr now bc I have a nontoxic remedy for everything.
What's even crazier? The oils have worked so amazingly well first hand, my husband is a true believer in my witchcraft now, as he calls it.
I was blown away that people use these oils in leu of actual medicine, for cleaning, for emotional support, the list goes on.
The phrase, "THERE'S AN OIL FOR THAT" became a common one I started saying to my husband - my biggest skeptic.
He calls me a witch dr now bc I have a nontoxic remedy for everything.
What's even crazier? The oils have worked so amazingly well first hand, my husband is a true believer in my witchcraft now, as he calls it.
I want to help you slowly switch over products in your life too! BUT if that's not your thing, I swear I'm not pushy about it. You can still clean with Lysol Wipes + I'll be your friend, I promise lol
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Random Things:
I'm a leo. I just turned 30 this year!
I'm a natural redhead - virgin hair. I have the Casper freckly skin to go with it. I walk from my front door to my mailbox + get a sunburn. True Story. I'm also a huge holiday decorator - like, all the holidays haha
I'm obsessed with FRIENDS - I'm pretty much the real life Monica Geller. I'm a cleaner + an organizer.
I struggle with anxiety - hence all the cleaning.
(Oils have helped me so much managing my anxiety)
I love putting too much salt on everything + hiding my amazon packages from my husband.
I'm composed of french fries, bread + swear words.
I'm not the mom that plays "The Wheels on the Bus" in the car.
I love to sing more than most things in this life.
I love Jesus + I love my Friends + Family. The End.
Random Things:
I'm a leo. I just turned 30 this year!
I'm a natural redhead - virgin hair. I have the Casper freckly skin to go with it. I walk from my front door to my mailbox + get a sunburn. True Story. I'm also a huge holiday decorator - like, all the holidays haha
I'm obsessed with FRIENDS - I'm pretty much the real life Monica Geller. I'm a cleaner + an organizer.
I struggle with anxiety - hence all the cleaning.
(Oils have helped me so much managing my anxiety)
I love putting too much salt on everything + hiding my amazon packages from my husband.
I'm composed of french fries, bread + swear words.
I'm not the mom that plays "The Wheels on the Bus" in the car.
I love to sing more than most things in this life.
I love Jesus + I love my Friends + Family. The End.
Thanks for following along with me! Are we friends on Instagram or Pinterest yet?
XOXO
Danielle
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