As you know if you’ve been following along for awhile, I love holidays, and Easter is the first big one of spring and typically, the first big family get-together since December. Our Easters have ranged from big celebrations with family…
Spring Bucket List
I’m really enjoying coming up with these bucket lists every season (see my fall list and winter list). It inspires me to get out of the house and do more fun things and adventures with our family. It’s easier to…
The Secret to Changing a Toddler (Who Won’t Sit Still)’s Diaper
James has never been the best at staying still, but as a toddler, changing his diaper became a real struggle. Now, that Charlotte’s one, I’m remembering just how hard changing a toddler’s diaper can be. It’s not just that they’re…
How to Survive a Road Trip with a Baby and a Toddler
Once we had kids (and before we moved), we used to leave the city almost every weekend, especially during the summer. Hence, we’ve taken James on road trips from the time he was a little baby and have learned quite…
A Genius Trick for Preventing Tantrums That Has Changed Our Life
James officially entered the terrible twos at 18 months, probably more like 15 months if I’m going to be totally honest. He’s such a sweet, curious, smart and spirited boy, but he’s also stubborn, strong willed and short tempered with…
James’ Toddler Bedtime Routine
One thing every parenting book will drill into you from the time your baby is born is the importance of a bedtime routine, and as they get older, a toddler bedtime routine. A consistent bedtime and routine helps children calm…
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…
How We’re Prepping the Kids for Baby #3
It’s hard to believe that in less than two months we’ll be a family of five. I’m excited and in so many ways it feels like a dream come true and something I’ve been waiting and fighting for for so…
The Best Travel Toys for Toddlers
We have been on our fair share of plane rides with James and Charlotte, and have learned a lot about flying with young kids. I wish I could tell you there was a magical trick or toy that can entertain…
How to Work From Home With Kids
I know Coronavirus is on all of our minds right now, and tbh, my anxiety is through the roof. I know everyone says not to panic, and not to make anyone do the same, but I keep thinking that we’re…
My Picks for the Best Bottles for Breastfed Babies
Confession: I’ve actually never fed Charlotte a bottle. I am still exclusively breastfeeding Charlotte, and I only started pumping milk for bottles when I went back to work. That’s when I suddenly found myself furiously googling “best bottles for breastfed…
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…
