I love the Evernote app! It syncs across multiple devices, so I can add something to an ongoing grocery list from my phone and know that it will sync up with the list on my desktop computer. The app that makes my life as a parent easier I’ve also started carrying a small Vaseline lip product for my kids because they never think about bringing any kind of lip balm with them when we go outdoors! Lip balm! My lips are perpetually dry, so I usually have at least one lip balm in my bag. The beauty product I never leave the house without It was a slow build but I was determined to see it through, despite the really sad parts. I was fully swept up in the story and couldn’t believe it was based on actual events. I just finished a completely heart-wrenching book called Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. Physical touch is one of my favorite ways to show my kids love, and reading this book means multiple hugs as we work through the pages!

The pictures are adorable for the kids to look at when they’re young toddlers, and the messaging is all about going through your day but checking in for a hug whenever you feel like it.

It has a sing-song rhythm to it and you can make it as fun or as calm as you like. Time for a Hug is one of my personal favorites.

Podcasts are such easy ways to consume a little entertainment, and since I’m my kids’ DJ in the car, the morning is my best time to listen! It’s so entertaining and is something I listen to when I’m getting ready for the day. I really love the SmartLess podcast with Will Arnet, Jason Bateman, and Shawn Hayes. And as you might have guessed, the small things do make all the difference.

So just how does Bryan go from having coffee with her kiddos to creating content for hundreds of thousands of followers, all without having a hair out of place? Well, we asked Bryan to give us a peek beyond her vanity and into her home life, and she shared the parenting essentials she has at the ready.

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