from night owl to early bird.

That title should probably read "From night owl to reluctant early bird." At least initially.

My propensity for staying up late goes way back, and probably started with my mom and grandmother (whom I dubbed "Gammy" at an early age). If you need an example, here's a good one: when I was still little enough to be spending the night at my Gammy's house, she would sometimes wake me up for a "midnight milkshake" with her. Um, was your grandma that cool? ...Didn't think so.

When I was living at home, my mom was always the last one to bed every night. (Although she was also the first to get up. I have not figured this one out yet - I cannot do both!)

As an adult now, staying up late is still my natural tendency and preference. Actually, was....until I became a mom and then I had no choice but to re-evaluate the sleep situation. Staying up after I've put my daughter to bed seems appealing at first because I can finally have some alone time (which the introvert in me craves) and get some things checked off my to do list. This is all fine and wonderful until the alarm goes off the next morning and have to be a parent or an employee. Who is attentive. And awake.

And honestly, these days I'm pretty much done by 9pm. Just, done.

So I've had to bury my night owl ways. And now.....brace yourselves.

Totspot {convenient consignment}

I'm a practical person. I usually agonize over purchases and have had my fair share of buyer's remorse. I'll admit this trait has served me well over the years, especially since I'm married to more of a spender. It came in especially handy when I was pregnant with my daughter because despite the temptation of ridiculously cute baby girl clothes, I barely bought anything for her myself.

In fact, my first baby purchase didn't even happen until about halfway through my pregnancy and it was this adorable chambray romper, which no one in their right mind would leave the store without. Obviously. (I did manage to balance it out by making a practical purchase of diapers as well. Ha!)

Once she hit about 6 months old, her wardrobe options were dwindling down. I quickly learned that consignment was a great option for her age - kids outgrow things so quickly in the first year and many items are practically brand new. I even found THE most perfectly hilarious little leotard for her 80's baby Halloween outfit at a local consignment shop. FOR FOUR DOLLARS. I mean, what are the chances. It was fate.

As great as it can be when you really luck out, the most frustrating thing about shopping second-hand is that it's completely hit or miss. You never know if you'll actually find something that makes the time investment of sifting through endless hangers worth it.

Thankfully there is another, much more convenient option. Totspot is a reliable and easy-to-use resale app for kids clothing and accessories. The best part? You don't have to leave your house - homebodies and mothers with small children, rejoice!