Magical Mommy: Jada Blanco on Quarantine Beauty Hacks

On So It Grows, Magical Mommies are Texan moms with life experiences, tips, hacks, tidbits of knowledge that neither Amanda or I have the authority to write about. We like featuring other moms to provide our readers with a broader range of voices and opinions. Over a year ago we shared our first Magical Mom … More Magical Mommy: Jada Blanco on Quarantine Beauty Hacks

Iris’ Lip Repair

I thought about this day probably every day of my pregnancy. I kept finding comfort knowing eventually my daughter’s cleft would be repaired and she would look like any normal baby. But I never thought about the specifics of this day and especially just how difficult it would all be. Just before Iris turned three … More Iris’ Lip Repair

How to Achieve Stress-Free Holidays

Typically I wait till the colorful Christmas commercials begin to appear on TV to begin preparing for the holidays. However, this year I’m pregnant and due the very first week of December! Therefore, my outlook on holiday preparation has completely changed this year and I’m focused on keeping these upcoming months as stress-free as possible, … More How to Achieve Stress-Free Holidays