Right before we had James, we moved into a newly renovated apartment, and finished decorating it just in time for his arrival. I swore we wouldn’t be those parents whose entire apartment is taken over by toys. I swore we wouldn’t buy James that many toys. After all, they really only play with a few of them and prefer to just bang on pots and pans, I said. And then we had James, and two years later, our apartment is overflowing with toys.
Baby Gear I Couldn’t Have Survived the First Year Without
When I was expecting James and started prepping for his arrival and putting together my bqby registry, I was beyond overwhelmed by all the baby gear options for EVERYTHING, from bottles to bouncers. And this is not to mention all…
Holiday Activities to Do With the Kids
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First Birthday Party Ideas for Boys
I can barely bring myself to admit that my little guy is turning one in a month, but this major milestone is creeping up faster than I can process. Pre-baby, I always imagined myself throwing a Pinterest-worthy party as I…
Winter Bucket List
When I first set out to write a winter bucket list a few years ago, I was basically tired of feeling like the cold was keeping us from making the most of our weekends as a family. I am one…
Family Winter Bucket List + My New Approach to Staying Sane in the Winter with Kids
Every season, I like to put together a list of things I want to accomplish with my family, but I find it especially important to put together a family winter bucket list to keep us occupied when the weather is…
Our Favorite Outdoor Kids Toys
We’re heading into summer, which means we’re spending as much time outside as possible. I love giving my kids plenty of time to frolick in the sun and get all that energy out. When we lived in the city, we…
Introducing Our Newest Family Member
Yes, he’s finally here! I feel so blessed and happy to share that Brooks George Kennedy joined us just a few days before his due date at 4:14 a.m. on March 24, weighing 7lbs 11oz. It all happened so fast,…
Summer 2021 Bucket List
Covid restriction are lifting and we can finally do things again, like travel and hang out with friends and have parties. Other parts of life are also starting to return too, including a looming return to the office in the…
My Favorite Toddler Pajamas
I know this sounds crazy, but I actually have had a hard time finding toddler pajamas (here are my favorite pajamas btw). There are tons of sleepwear options for babies — I found endless footies in the sweetest prints for both…
Five Months with Baby Charlotte
I have been living in denial, not ready to admit that my sweet little infant has turned into a baby and Charlotte is almost half a year old, but here we are — five months! In some ways, she’s so…
Everything We’re Registering for Baby #2
I found registering for our first baby really overwhelming. There were so many options for every type of baby gear, and I had a hard time figuring out what was the best and safest and what we really needed. (If…
