I love a good quote. In fact, I have an entire Pinterest board dedicated to quotes, and a saved section on my Instagram with them. Awhile ago I read the quote “Trust the timing of your life” and saved it…
How to Put Sunscreen on a Toddler
I don’t know about you, but one of my least favorite parts of parenting is applying sunscreen. In fact, my best friend, who is a mom of two, once said that she hates summer because of the sunscreen, wet clothes,…
The Best Dresses for Nursing Moms
Everyone always talks about how difficult it is to dress when you’re pregnant, but I actually found that easy compared to trying to dress when you’re nursing. I’m currently breastfeeding Charlotte on demand as she’s only three weeks old. I…
What To Do When Your Two Year Old Hits You
Being slapped across the face by a screaming toddler is a true test of parenting. Unfortunately toddler hitting is a pretty common issue, and unfortunately, for us, James has chosen to test us in this regard quite a bit recently….
Healthy Toddler Lunch Ideas
Continuing my quest to become a better cook or at least get better at putting together meals for my family, I’m focusing on lunch right now. Specifically, I’m working on creating a list of healthy toddler lunch ideas that my…
Brooks’ First Birthday Party Inspo
Like many first time parents, I went all out for James’ first birthday. It felt like such a huge milestone in all our lives, and well, I had been looking forward to it. Plus, it took me a full year…
How to Make Meal Time Fun (and Get Your Kids to Eat!)
When I became a mom to a toddler, I decided I wasn’t going to do food battles with my kids. I follow Kids Eat in Color on Instagram (if you don’t, you should — she’s one of my favorite accounts), and…
Working Mom Pumping Schedule
After sharing my breastfeeding journey and my favorite breast pumps, I started getting a lot of questions about how I’m making pumping and breastfeeding work now that I’ve returned to work. I think the hardest part is figuring out a…
Breast Pump Comparison Guide
Before I launch into my breast pump comparison guide, I want to preface this by saying: I hate pumping. It makes me feel like a cow being milked. It’s time-consuming. And it doesn’t feel great. Also, there are all those…
Happy Fourth of July + One of My Favorite Children’s Brands for Matching Clothes for the Kids
Happy Fourth of July! We are spending the weekend up at the Lake so I’m actually writing this before we take off. I’m looking forward to unplugging for a few days and just focusing on family and fun. I really…
The Best Travel Stroller
I own a lot of strollers. More than I care to admit. I had dreams of being a minimalistic parent, but in pinches, I have ordered everything from strollers to bouncy chairs and the gear stacks up. When it comes…
Best Swimsuits to Wear After Having a Baby
After I had my first baby, I was pretty chill about losing the baby weight. I was focused on enjoying being with my baby and adjusting to life as a working mom. The second time around, I had high hopes…
