Leslie Bartula
Leslie graduated from the University of Notre Dame where she met her husband, Matt. After living in Chicago (and its suburbs) for 10 years, they relocated to DFW and have lived in Richardson since 2016. She is a stay-at-home mama to three boys (May 2014, February 2016, and October 2021), one girl (July 2018), and a crazy pup. She spends her free time running, reading, cooking, gardening, and adding projects to their home improvement list. You can catch her with a cup of coffee in her hands (or being reheated in her microwave) all day long. Follow along on Instagram @villa_villebartula.
Pedalheads Bike Camp: Get Your Kids Off the Screens and Head Outdoors!
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My husband and I have always limited screen time in our house. Instead, we try to encourage time outside as much as...
10 Reasons Why I Love Babywearing
I was helping a new mama friend with her baby registry the other day. And as I thought back on my own registry from eight years ago...aside from the crib, there is ONE item...
Celebrating National Puzzle Day :: Best Puzzles for Kids & Cool Puzzles for Adults
My husband says that his very first memory of me was when he walked into my college apartment and saw me and one of my roommates working on a puzzle. It was enough for...
Support Your Active Family with AdvoCare!
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I think a lot of us are looking for ways to build our immune systems and keep our families healthy. Vitamins and...
5 Ways I’m Simplifying Our Halloween
I love doing holidays with my kids. I think it’s one of the best parts of being a mom. We decorate, do crafts, bake seasonal treats, and throw parties. Halloween is one of my...
The Amazing Benefits of YMCA Afterschool
As moms, we want what’s best for our kids all the time. When we can’t be with them, we want to make sure they are receiving the best possible care from the most qualified...
9 Best Foods for Watching Football at Home
While it might not feel like fall yet in DFW, there are certainly signs that it’s on its way. There are pumpkins and apples in the store, Halloween costumes in the aisles of Target,...
5 Ways to Make Breastfeeding a Little Easier
I’ve discovered a few things to make breastfeeding easier on myself. While none of these things are necessary, they can help reduce the stress on baby and mama, and, hopefully, set you both up for success on your breastfeeding journey.
Mom Hacks :: How to Organize Your Car
Things are starting to return to normal and we’re all spending more time in our cars. The car is one place that can easily and quickly get out of hand with clutter. Here are...
lil’gourmets: A Fresh Take on Healthy Baby Food (That’s Actually Delicious!)
I don't know about you but in my house, it can be a struggle to get my kids to eat their veggies. I’m often looking for new ideas and creative ways to pack more...
{microblog} This Summer I’m Embracing My (Pregnant) Mom Bod
This summer I’m embracing my mom bod. This mom bod carried and birthed three children, then fed them for a combined 50 months. This mom bad is halfway through carrying one more baby. This...
What’s in My Pool Bag this Summer?
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The swimming pool has opened here in Dallas, and I, for one, could not be more ready! We don’t have a pool at home, but my kids and I all...