I have always loved Christmas. When I was a child, my mom would go above and beyond to make Christmas magical for my brother and me. Because of this, the Christmas season holds some of the best memories of my childhood. I’m so thankful to have a mother who was able and willing to do […]
Dear Future Parents: Never Say Never
One of the most frustrating aspects of being a parent is the judgement that we face from others. It’s one thing to receive criticism from other parents (although I still don’t love it). However, it’s another thing completely to receive judgement from people who don’t even have children. After all, how do they know what […]
5 New Ways to Play With Ball Pit Balls
DIY your own ball pit Ball pits are so much for children of all ages. However, purchasing a good quality ball pit can be quite pricey. The alternative is to purchase a cheaper option. Although, the cheaper options are in my opinion very poor quality. That’s why I took it upon myself to DIY a […]
Our Favorite Thanksgiving Family Tradition With Turkey on the Table
Disclosure: These products were provided to me free for review. However, all opinions stated below are completely my own. I had my daughter in October of 2017. Ever since her birth, I’ve been focused on finding traditions to start with her. It’s important to me to create special memories with her that she will cherish […]
How to Make a New Mom Gift Basket
Everyone loves to shop for a newborn baby. After all, there’s no better feeling then picking out sweet clothes, colorful toys, and tiny newborn diapers. People love to give these gifts during baby showers or when they meet the baby for the first time. These gifts are extraordinarily generous and always appreciated. However, I prefer […]
Olivia’s 12 Month Update
Likes: Listening to music Playing with her doggy Being outside Eating fruits and vegetables Climbing Playing in water Riding in her Little Tikes car Stacking her toys Hanging out with her daddy Dislikes: Bedtime and naps Being in the car Having her diaper changed Getting dressed Being told no Milestones Walking!! Has her […]
10 Pieces of Advice I’d Share With a New Mom
It’s been a year since I had my sweet girl. I often find myself thinking back to those early days of motherhood. Things were quite a bit different for me back then. In fact, I was overwhelmed, exhausted, hormonal, and honestly terrified. I had just given birth to this beautiful tiny human being and I […]
The Ultimate Guide to Traveling With a Baby
Traveling with a baby is always stressful, but it’s even more so when it’s your first time. It’s hard leaving the comfort of your home with a baby. After all, the key to survival with a newborn is routine. However, with careful planning and a little bit of a luck traveling with a baby can […]
10 Lessons I Learned in My First Year of Motherhood
My daughter’s first birthday is approaching very quickly. In fact, it’s less than two weeks away! It’s hard for me to wrap my mind around the fact that my child is basically a toddler. It feels like just yesterday I was a brand new mom bringing her home from the hospital. Oh how time flies. […]
The Best Piece of Advice I Can Give a New Mom
This past weekend I attended a baby shower for a good friend of mine. There was yummy food, adorable woodland decorations, perfectly wrapped gifts, and of course games. One of the activities for guests was to write down a piece of advice for the new mom to be. Having recently had a baby myself, I […]