There have been so many things I feel cheated about this year. The ultimate cheat lies in the experiences of my year at home with Daniel. We no sooner started going to story time at the library, going to music classes, and sitting up in high chairs at restaurants when the world came to a grinding halt. We have made the best of it and we’re healthy and that is all that truly matters anyway. Recently, my parents invested in a big and beautiful new camper so we are going to load up memories by taking our baby camping! Sounds intimidating but camping with a baby is easier than you think! Just to let you know, I earn a modest commission off of purchases made through Amazon affiliate links on this page. Don’t worry, it is of no extra cost to you. I love the products I recommend…
Each Friday I want to talk about something that I absolutely loved this week. I want to highlight something material, delicious, or an experience or activity that brought me or my family joy. My Friday Favorites are things that enrich my life and make my life easier, exciting, or generally happy. This week’s Friday Favorites highlights one of my favorite baby brands: Lovevery. Just to let you know, I earn a modest commission off of purchases made through Amazon affiliate links on this page. Don’t worry, it is of no extra cost to you. I love the products I recommend and hope you do too! For more information, please read my full disclosure policy. I had everything I could possibly need or want on the cusp of Daniel’s arrival into this world. Then I learned about Lovevery. My friend whose babe is 8 weeks…
Daniel is a boob baby. In fact, he is exclusively breastfed. I didn’t think in a million years that this would be a thing that I not only do, but do well. It’s both a sacrifice and the ultimate gift. In the beginning, I set an expiration at 6 months but here we are at 7 months and the thought of him no longer needing me this way makes me want to cry. There have been quite a number of things that really helped with the success of our breastfeeding journey. Even with a baby who is exclusively breastfed there are some breastfeeding basics you don’t want to miss. Just to let you know, I earn a modest commission off of purchases made through Amazon affiliate links on this page. Don’t worry, it is of no extra cost to you. I love the products I…
I have always had a thing for bags. It is my favorite kind of accessory. I’m not talking designer bags either. My favorite purse is from Target and I’ve been known to be quite fond of reusable bags too (I come from a long line of bag ladies). When I was pregnant I spent a great deal of time researching diaper bags because I wanted the perfect one. It had to be cute, durable, my style, and also dad-friendly. I ended up finding the perfect diaper bag and couldn’t wait to pack it full of diaper bag essentials. Just to let you know, I earn a modest commission off of purchases made through Amazon affiliate links on this page. Don’t worry, it is of no extra cost to you. I love the products I recommend and hope you do too! For more information, please read…
Each Friday I want to talk about something that I absolutely loved this week. I want to highlight something material, delicious, or an experience or activity that brought me or my family joy. My Friday Favorites are things that enrich my life and make my life easier, exciting, or generally happy. This week I want to highlight the “Never Touch A” series of books. Just to let you know, I earn a modest commission off of purchases made through Amazon affiliate links on this page. Don’t worry, it is of no extra cost to you. I love the products I recommend and hope you do too! For more information, please read my full disclosure policy. I loved reading as a kid and I still do. I want to instill a love for reading and books in Danny as well. It was not until relatively recently that Danny showed…
Maybe it’s just me but I feel like Easter really snuck up on me this year. I think that being home for so long contributed to forgetting about it so easily. Usually I’m reminded by the colorful eggs and candies in the grocery store. Dave even said to me “I haven’t had any Cadbury eggs yet and Easter is on Sunday.” I felt bad because our decor is sparse and celebrating feels a little off this year. I can’t even believe it’s my baby’s first Easter! Just to let you know, I earn a modest commission off of purchases made through Amazon affiliate links on this page. Don’t worry, it is of no extra cost to you. I love the products I recommend and hope you do too! For more information, please read my full disclosure policy…
On the unknown number of days quarantined you will find me cleaning out our bathroom. I’m organizing soaps, loofas, toothbrushes, shaving cream, cleaning products, postpartum essentials, and whatever else lurks beneath bathroom sinks. We have a LOT of sunscreen under there! Just to let you know, I earn a modest commission off of purchases made through Amazon affiliate links on this page. Don’t worry, it is of no extra cost to you. I love the products I recommend and hope you do too! For more information, please read my full disclosure policy. In my organizing and purging venture I have stumbled upon some of the items from my postpartum kit. I have a skinny canvas tote on the back of the toilet to keep some monthly essentials in and noticed some random leftovers from postpartum. The thing about these leftover items is that they’re unopened and…
When preparing to have my son, I researched as much as I possibly could about every baby product and brand available. I also tapped into my baby gear knowledge leftover from my years working as an associate at Babies R Us. My baby registry was massive. We were incredibly fortunate enough to have received so many excellent items. Items that have either been necessary to our survival or just down right genius to have around. I carefully curated everything I thought we would want and need for our new little without going outrageously overboard. And yet I still had enough for a top 5 baby registry should-haves list. Just to let you know, I earn a modest commission off of purchases made through Amazon affiliate links on this page. Don’t worry, it is of no extra cost to you. I love the products I recommend and hope…
I have recently been going through some of Daniel’s things and organizing our spaces. He is getting bigger and bigger every day! As he is changing so much even by the hour, I find myself needing to adapt our materials and our spaces to better suit our needs. Today, I decided to start with the bathroom and all of our tubby time supplies and baby bath organization. Just to let you know, I earn a modest commission off of purchases made through Amazon affiliate links on this page. Don’t worry, it is of no extra cost to you. I love the products I recommend and hope you do too! For more information, please read my full disclosure policy. Amidst all the nesting I did when preparing for Danny’s arrival, I found myself creating and organizing a variety of baskets. I had so many baskets. I had…
I suppose I have always been a writer. I love pens, notebooks, journals, and planners. Let’s be real, part of the reason I love teaching is the pens. Felt tip, sharpie, gel, ball point, and all the colors. I grade in all the colors, I plan in all the colors, I color code my planners and notebooks. Soaking up every moment comes when I put those pretty pens to paper and make lists and write and plan. Just to let you know, I earn a modest commission off of purchases made through Amazon affiliate links on this page. Don’t worry, it is of no extra cost to you. I love the products I recommend and hope you do too! For more information, please read my full disclosure policy. As a kid I always kept a journal. I tried to get my mom to throw them out…