My son is obsessed with all things outer space, as I know a lot of young kids are. Today I’m sharing some great gift ideas for the little outer space lover in your life! Astronaut Suit | Galaxy Rocket Adventure Cape | Moon in My Room | Solar System Floor Puzzle There’s No Place Like […]
Holiday Gift Guide for 2-4 Year Olds
It’s that time of year! I’ve spent months thinking about what to get my kids this holiday. I like gifts that aren’t complete eye-sores, serve some sort of educational or developmental purpose, and are likely to be loved by both my kids at some point. So, I’m sharing some favorite gift ideas for older toddlers and […]
Pregnancy Must Haves
Snoogle Body Pillow • Baby Bump • Do Chocolate Lovers Have Sweeter Babies? Waistband Extender • Belly Butter • Support Tank • Non-Toxic Nail Polish • S’well Bottle Pregnancy can be super exciting, but also overwhelming, uncomfortable and stressful. For me, it was all of those things, and more, at the same time. If you are newly pregnant and looking for things to help with comfort/sleep/health or […]
Playroom Gift Guide
When I get lost in the rabbit hole of Pinterest, I find myself obsessing over dreamy playroom pictures! I will share some of my favorite items to make the percent playroom. Maybe you can subtly send this list to grandparents looking for generous gifts for your kids! Play Kitchen • Tree Bookcase • Table & […]
Baby-Led Weaning is a Lazy Parent’s Dream
I have to admit, it was laziness that initially motivated me to explore Baby-Led Weaning (aka: Baby-Led Eating). But this lazy-parent method of introducing solids is also thought to be more beneficial to the child. Everyone wins! What is Baby-Led Weaning? The term Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) was coined in the UK where “weaning” refers to […]
Everything I Said I’d Never Do as a Parent…
There is a saying, “I was the perfect parent until I had kids.” Boy, that is true! When pregnant with our first, my husband and I would often go through the things we observed other parents doing that we would NEVER do. Many of these still stuck when we only had one kid, but kid […]
8 Things I Learned After a Second Baby
1. Basic math does not apply. Two kids are more than twice as difficult as one… 1+1 >2. Forgive me for this, but I’m going to quote Kim Kardashian. I can’t say I often relate to Kim, but I related to one thing she said after she had her second child: “My mom would always say, about […]
Summertime Gift Ideas
It’s FINALLY (almost) summer! Spring and summer are my favorite time of year. Both my kids have summer birthdays so I’ve started brainstorming gift ideas for them. Here are some favorites. Ring Toss | Baby Swan Float | Outdoor Table Set Bubble Wands | Snacks & Sweets Food Cart | Balance Bike Lawn Bowling Set | Rainbow Inflatable Sprinkler […]
Postpartum Depression: A Hidden Cost of Colic
Women with colicky babies are more than twice as likely to have postpartum depression – at least that’s what a doctor told me. While some women may survive months of arduous colic with their spirits intact, excessive crying can certainly trigger depression. According to Science Daily, having a colicky baby is linked to an increase in […]
Stupid Shit People Said When My Baby Had Colic
Colic is a form of psychological torture. The first five+ months of my son’s life really were the worst of mine. My little baby who was a part of me in every way was miserable and there was not a thing I could do about it. Every day was filled with hours and hours of blood-curdling screaming no matter […]
Baby Bottle Buying Guide
Giving your baby a bottle is not always as simple as grabbing one off the shelf, pouring some breastmilk or formula in and giving it to the baby. Babies have different sensitivities to nipple flow and shape. Some babies will take anything, and some are very finicky. So you don’t want to stock up on […]
Colic Nearly Destroyed Me
Two weeks and six days. That is how much time we had with our newborn son before the “colic”. It was a Monday afternoon, twenty days after my son was born when the inconsolable screaming began. Pediatricians generally diagnose colic when a baby’s crying happens in at least three-hour stretches, at least three days a […]