In the spirit of both of us being mothers and wanting awesome Mother’s Days, we wrote a gift guide to help our families and your’s find the perfect gifts this year. Below you’ll find gifts that speak to motherhood, fashion, decor, and everyday life. Hopefully something on our list speaks to you and later … More Mother’s Day 2020 Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is classically spent out of the house where mom can relax while someone else provides the ambiance, the food, and the cleaning. This year is a unique opportunity for your family to get creative to celebrate all that you are to them as a mom. We tried our best to think of the … More Mother’s Day 2020 in Quarantine
While pregnant with Iris I would complain about the frequent doctor’s visits that were required of me. I had to see my normal obstetrician for regular check ups and a perinatal specialist to check on Iris due to her cleft lip and palate. Near the end of my pregnancy I was going to each doctor … More First Month with a Cleft Baby
I’ve had a subscription for Ipsy Glam Bags for going on three years now. That’s 30+ makeup bags! With so many cute bags and not enough makeup in the world to fill them, I started using past makeup bags to organize and pack household items and toys. Ipsy makeup bags are now my go-to for … More 10 Ways to Use Your Ipsy Makeup Bags
When I found out I was pregnant for the second time I felt a sense of calm that originated from experience. I had been through labor and delivery and survived! I knew exactly what to expect this time around and found comfort in that. However, when my 20 week scan arrived I found out that … More Iris’ Birth Story
Although television is not our primary source of education and entertainment for our toddler, it is a valuable and effective one. Scarlett not only gets excited to watch the shows on this list, but she is continuously learning while doing so. A quick google search of Sesame Street‘s relationship with early literacy will reveal article … More Episodes of Childrens’ Shows that Teach Important Lessons
We began experiencing picky eating in Scarlett when we started to move from puree to regular solids in her diet. Suddenly she was turning her head away, even trying to throw her dishes on the floor. It all felt very sudden, because initially she seemed very open to most flavors and then we were struggling … More What I Learned From Our Picky Eater
As a working toddler mom, I don’t always have the energy to take Scarlett out to library activities or group stroller walks. On many weekdays, I like to find activities at home to educate, stimulate, and distract my little one. These activities are not only great for busy working moms, but also for moms with … More Winter Activities for Toddlers at Home
While our inboxes fill up with Black Friday ads and reminders from large chain stores, it’s important to remember what comes the next day– Small Business Saturday! This November 30th local and small businesses will be having their own sales. These businesses are made of actual families who put their heart and soul into their … More Small Business Saturday Wishlist 2019
With literally days away from my due date, I have finally finished putting together Iris’ nursery/bedroom! We have assembled her crib in our bedroom because she’ll be sleeping in our room for about a year, but we wanted her to have her own cute play area that will transition to her bedroom when she’s older. … More Iris Nursery Tour!
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