hello darling
I'm
Alessandra
Parker
I’ve decided to share a little corner of our world here on this blog. I am a wife and mama to four (soon to be five) little ones, joyfully living in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in Upstate New York. Life is full, beautiful, and never quite boring, and I am grateful for all of it.
I find so much joy in sharing and encouraging others in the areas of home, food, faith, and family life with little ones. Most of what I share can be found here on the blog, but you can also follow along on Instagram at @aleeparker_.
I’m so glad you’re here, and I would love to have you along.
✨ Now it's time for a get to know me quiz... ✨
1. If you could eat one food for the rest of your life it would be...
sushi
2. Most likely to binge watch...
Team Conrad, of course.
a. Love Island
b. Running Point
c. America's Sweethearts
d. Sweet Magnolias
e. The Summer I Turned Pretty
3. If you could meet one person dead or alive it would be...
St. Therese of Liseux
4. Your drink of choice would be...
a. Dirty Martini
b. Margarita
c. Red Wine
d. Aperol Spritz
e. Other:
All of the above...?
5. Once the kids are asleep, the first thing you do is...
a. Pour a glass of wine
b. Take a bubble bath
c. Make some tea & cozy up with a book
d. Turn on Netflix
6. Your go-to outfit is...
a. Jeans & a white t-shirt
b. Dress & sandals
c. Yoga pants & sneakers
d. Dress and heels
e. Linen pant & a tank
7. You are deathly afraid of...
a. Spiders
b. Heights
c. A bump in the night
d. Public Speaking
e. Flying
8. Are you religious?
yes! Our family is Catholic
9. How would people describe you?
Extrovert
Funny
Organized
Messy
Laid Back
Indecisive
Creative
Sarcastic
Introvert
Patient
Kind
Optimistic
10. Where are you from?
originally from Austin, TX,
now living in beautiful Upstate NY!
Interested to know what's on the blog?
Keep reading!
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Our faith is the pillar on which our entire life rests. While I am a recent convert to the Catholic faith (as of Easter 2019), my husband grew up Catholic and we are raising our boys in the faith as well. I find such joy in teaching our boys about God, the fruits of the spirit, and how Jesus loves us!
Day by day, I also continue to dig deeper into my own faith and learn more about his plans for my family and how I can best serve Him. I would love for you to join the conversation.
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Read my first post on faith here:
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faith
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I know firsthand that there is no one right way to raise a family. Each family has been given its own set of strengths, weaknesses, abilities, and quirks that individually shape each person to become who God meant for them to be in life.
I share our family joys, learning moments, tips, and tricks I've learned along the way while raising little ones here.
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Here are a few of my favorite posts on family.
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family
Good food and great conversation between family and friends brings me great joy! I am also a big believer in meal planning on a weekly basis and trying out new recipes frequently.
Here I share my most beloved recipes and hope that when you make them in your home, your family loves them as much as mine does!
Here are some of my favorites I have posted so far:
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food
From home organization to books I'm reading, or my favorite kitchen gadgets, I will be sharing different aspects of my life here.
I am also excited to hear from you about your favorite finds & must-haves!
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Read my first post in lifestyle below!
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lifestyle
printables
I love sharing little things that might help you order your day in ways that are practical and pretty!
Find some of my favorite printables here:
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FREE DOWNLOAD
Pre-K Morning &
Evening Chore Chart
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FREE DOWNLOAD
30 Day Gospel of Matthew F.E.A.S.T. Reading Guide
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FREE DOWNLOAD
Weekly Meal Planner
I am really excited about connecting with other mothers and families who are working towards creating a happy home and heart in their own lives and in their children.
To quote one of my inspirations, Jennifer Mackintosh, "Anything that is good, true and beautiful here is merely a reflection of THE Good, True, and Beautiful from the Creator of all. It is the splendor within our ordinary."
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I pray that your time reading this blog brings you joy and happiness, and as always, I would love to hear from you! Please reach out to me here.