Christmas is coming! I love this time of year. Its my second year as a mom, which has been so great. But over the last year plus, I have figured out a few things that I really love. Mostly, I really love items that are versatile, comfortable, and items that let me seem more put-together than I actually am. So these Christmas gifts for the new mom all fit into those categories. Rothy’s These shoes are great, though definitely pricey. When I was gifted a pair a year ago, my husband ... READ MORE
Charities for Christmas – Help a Family In Need This Holiday Season
Every year there are children all throughout the world who wake up Christmas morning hoping to have something special waiting for them. And every year, there are children who are left disappointed. My husband and I talk a lot about the different ways that we can use our blessings in order to serve and help others. This time of year and year-round. Over the last couple of years, he and I have been trying to cut back on the number of gifts we give to one another. I mean, we don’t really need much, ... READ MORE
Constantly Annoyed With Your Husband After Baby? 7 Ways to Push Through
Follow my blog with Bloglovin This post was a little harder to write than some of the others just because it almost feels embarrassing to admit. I mean, I could talk to you about breastfeeding struggles, and tearing during the birthing process, and uncomfortable weight gain, but being constantly annoyed at my husband after we had our baby? About how hard marriage can be when a new little one overturns your home and your life? That’s tough. It’s embarrassing. And it was made so much more ... READ MORE
Pros and Cons of Daycare
As our son has been getting older and more independent (14 months and he thinks he’s grown :-P) my husband and I have been discussing the way being in daycare seems to be impacting him. In some ways, its been absolutely great, but there have been some frustrations as well. No matter how much you love and trust your provider, there are pros and cons of daycare, just like any other childcare option. And just like any other childcare option you're evaluating, you’ll have to weigh your own list of ... READ MORE
Best Utensils for Toddlers
Horray! You’re baby is starting to eat solids! It’s an exciting time and one (hopefully) both you and your baby love. My little guy loved eating table food – still does. And to our benefit, he has a pretty broad palate (at least for now – hopefully that keeps up)! But as much fun as it has been to introduce him to new foods, it’s been kind of a pain finding utensils that worked best. We’ve had cups that leaked or had spouts that left him sputtering and soaked with overflowing water, and bibs ... READ MORE
What to Expect When Your Baby is Learning to Walk
Little Man started learning to walk he would go between me and Hubbaloo This started right around when he was 13 months old. The first day, literally, that he started – he face planted hard into the base of the couch. Poor kiddo promptly got an enormous, unicorn horn-style bump in the middle of his head. And man did I feel terrible. It didn’t help that he promptly stopped even trying to walk for a good three or four days. He had clearly decided that this walking thing that everyone else was ... READ MORE