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Best Parks/Play Places in San Antonio for Kids Under 2

July 25, 2019

*Free Hemisfair Park & Splash Pads Features: Really nice baby swings, splash pads, soft turf, playhouses, fancy/modern jungle gym O.P. Schnabel Park Features: Baby swings, Soft turf, Picnic areas with grills, Shaded area for parents, Walking trails Woodlawn Park Features: Baby swings, Soft Turf, Water, Ducks/Geese, Party Pavilion Raymond Rimkus Park Features: … More Best Parks/Play Places in San Antonio for Kids Under 2

Baby Pool Shopping Guide

July 5, 2019

I spent a good two months deciding on a 9$ baby pool from our local grocery store (granted, I had a 25% off coupon). Here was my process, pros and cons, and the 3 things on my baby pool must list. I think the most *IMPORTANT* step I took in researching this baby pool was … More Baby Pool Shopping Guide

Magical Mommy: Jessie Lynn on Co-Parenting

May 28, 2019

After seven months since our original Instagram announcement, our first ever Magical Mommy Jessie Lynn and I finally got our busy mommy butts together so our babies could visit, and I could finally get the scoop on how Jessie and her ex, Kyle, have come to have a pretty great co-parenting relationship. Not to spoil … More Magical Mommy: Jessie Lynn on Co-Parenting

Teething Remedies Masterpost

May 17, 2019

We have shared teething advice here and there in our blog posts, but after the last couple of nights, I NEEDED a post where I could access all our favorite teething remedies in a hurry. Scarlett has been teething on her top, front two teeth for nearly four months now, and last evening that teething … More Teething Remedies Masterpost

How To: Fun Holiday Parties for Babies

April 16, 2019

After nearly a year of holiday parties with two-three babies in attendance, we’ve come to learn a lot! Here are a few suggestions and a few warnings for throwing *successful* holiday themed parties for babies! 1. Holiday Themed Storytime Story-time has to be one of my favorite parts of these parties! The babies really … More How To: Fun Holiday Parties for Babies

So It Grows’ First Year Mom Hacks

April 10, 2019

1. Measuring Spoons When you’re at a kidless-friend’s house, or everything is dirty and you’re too tired to wash a single thing, use measuring spoons to feed baby. 2. Mommy&Me Laundry Fun Fill an extra laundry basket with stuffed animals, throw pillows, and blankets so baby can help do the laundry! 3. Brushing Teeth Song … More So It Grows’ First Year Mom Hacks

10 DIYs for Baby’s First Easter

March 27, 2019

Baby’s First Easter can be about more than a pretty dress and tiny bunny ears for a few cute pictures. This first year as a mommy truly celebrating holidays has suddenly become a ton more important, and although I’ve collected a few bunny books, I wasn’t sure how to really celebrate Easter in a fun … More 10 DIYs for Baby’s First Easter

Why We Play Neutral But Don’t Dress Neutral

March 6, 2019

Gender neutrality, gender reveals, grey and yellow baby gear, and they/them pronouns have become a *must discuss* for new parents. For a year, I helped raise a baby strictly gender neutral. This entailed they/them pronouns and a very plain/mix-matched wardrobe. When we were out and people asked, “Boy or girl?” we’d respond, “Just a baby.” … More Why We Play Neutral But Don’t Dress Neutral

Katy’s Essentials for Surviving a Tough Pregnancy!

November 7, 2018

I had a particularly trying pregnancy as I’ve talked about in my introduction and birth story , and these are some of the things that really kept me going to make it all the way to full-term in my pregnancy. I hope these suggestions help some of you mommas-to-be cope as well! Preggie Pop Drops These weirdly helped … More Katy’s Essentials for Surviving a Tough Pregnancy!

Introducing Mama Katy!

October 22, 2018

I’m Katy, a 28-year-old first time mom with my 24-year-old boyfriend’s baby. Raul and I are two military brats whose stories span across the US and to different countries who quickly felt a sense of home in one another. Before we met, I finished my Master’s in Creative Writing at Emerson College in Boston. I … More Introducing Mama Katy!