Surviving and thriving in motherhood
Nursing Bras – These are the best nursing bras at such a great price! I start wearing these during my last trimester. Make sure you size up when purchasing, your breasts will increase almost double when your milk comes in. Reusable nursing pads – These pads are so soft and soak up any excess milk …
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This is my son’s first Christmas where he is truly excited for the season. Since mid November, he has wanted to read all the Christmas books before bed! So, this year, we are starting a new tradition. We have gotten him a box, similar to this one, where a Holiday themed book is placed every …
El absolutely LOVES everything about animals. If we pass horses, cows, goats, ducks, chickens, etc on our drive, we have to stop! But, once we stop, he immediately wants to say goodbye! I guess you can say, he loves them from afar. The items listed below have been curated and chosen because El loves them, …
Now that El is super active we love taking him to the park. Last week my husband made the trip solo and brought enough gear to pitch camp for a car load of toddlers! I was so impressed I thought I would compile a list of items we love to use for when you decide …
Father’s Day is just around the corner! Do you have your gift? It is always daunting trying to figure out what to get the hubby for Father’s Day. I always want the gift to be creative yet practical too. If you are like me, you are going to need some inspiration. Check out my list …
Congrats! You are growing a little bundle of joy. Here are 5 items I couldn’t live without as a first time expecting mom. 1.Boppy Prior to expecting, I dreamed of being wrapped in a cozy giant body pillow…you know the one I am talking about. So the first opportunity I got, I purchased one and HATED …
I absolutely love reading with El!!! As a one year old, he is extremely engaged with “reading” all his books. He will now open them and scan the pages all while chatting up a storm. While he is still learning how to handle a book, not all books are one-year-old friendly. This month is dedicated …
Breastfeeding is hard work! Prior to having El, I wanted to exclusively breast feed for at least 6 months. While I wanted to do this because I thought it was best for my baby and my health I also thought it would save us a lot of money on formula! Although I know some women …
Every Christmas my husband and I gift each other an experience versus a tangible item. Being the first year with a baby, we have discovered together time (outside of the house) is precious. Right after El was born…
Hello Everyone! I am so excited you have stumbled upon our little website! After having our first son, Elliott, I vowed during maternity leave to share some learned knowledge with anyone willing to read. After trying to get pregnant naturally, my husband and I had to rely on a little science. Although we waited patiently …