When I am looking at a baby carrier, I want one that is functional, safe and that will grow with my child. Buying a carrier can be an investment that will make your life easier, but it can be so much more than that too. Babywearing can help parents accomplish daily tasks as well as bond with baby. I will start by telling you that until now, I have only ever had an Ergo, but I didn't start … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Castle Card Box
Looking for a Valentine's Day Card box that your child can make all by themselves? Try this simple and fun castle using items you probably already have at home! Supplies that you will need: 4 paper towel cardboard rolls (if you don't have 4, you can use toilet paper rolls or even cut up a wrapping paper roll!) 1 - square tissue box Scrapbook paper (I used 12 x 12 … [Read more...]
Baby D’s Elephant Themed 1st Birthday Party
Picking a first birthday theme can be hard, but luckily with both of my boys I knew exactly what I wanted. When K turned one we chose a caterpillar themed party as a play off of his nickname of squishapillar. While I toyed with doing a nickname themed party for Baby D as well (his nickname is Bacon Bit), I finally decided to use his elephant nursery theme as his first birthday … [Read more...]
What I Ate: 10 Days on the Whole 30 Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner + Weekly Menu Plan
I'm sorry I'm so behind on these recap posts!! In an effort to catch up I am combining 1.5 weeks... Hope you don't mind too much. My third week into the Whole 30 started off great. Feeling good, getting into a groove, trying some new recipes, and even experimented with dinner for breakfast... My son's baptism was scheduled for Sunday and my father and sister were coming into town. … [Read more...]
Gia Angled Breastfeeding Pillow by Dr. Browns
Breastfeeding may be natural, but I will be the first to step up and tell you it doesn't always come naturally. Both of my babies had latching issues and getting them into the right position was key for me. I registered for a very common brand of nursing pillow, but as I have learned now many times just because a brand is the most popular doesn't mean it is the best. With my first … [Read more...]