It's been a long time since I had a newborn at home (with no current plans to have another), but after an expectant friend asked me to share the must-have items we swore by, I realized I never shared our list. The amount of advice, tips, and "must-have" items you hear about when ...read more
When you have a little girl and love both the holidays and fashion in equal measure, the joy of choosing outfits for special occasions is limitless (see: Sloan as a dinosaur this Halloween). My style advice for holiday dressing has always been about balance, which becomes even ...read more
One of the best parts of having a baby is the abundance of really cute things that are available. Tiny shoes, miniature sweaters, and animal-shaped bath wear nearly make me forget that she'll be growing out of things almost immediately. But, more often than not, the cutest stuff ...read more
Since I've shared some of the other bigger moments in my life on the blog, I'd love to tell you about Sloan's birth story. On February 4th, four days before my due date, I woke up feeling a little different. My regular cramps and aches were certainly still present, but I had a ...read more
When people found out I was pregnant with my first child, one of the most common questions they would ask was, “How many kids do you plan on having?” The answer changed daily, based on whether I was dealing with bouts of morning sickness (at which point the answer was one and ...read more
I’ve never been a fan of hospitals. But, after our recent maternity ward tour I feel much more empowered and comfortable. I packed my hospital bag a couple weeks back and wanted to share the items I'm hoping will get me through this birth, somewhat gracefully. Part of me feels ...read more
When it comes to baby gear, there's an overwhelming amount of things to consider and since most of my friends do not have kids yet, I've been pretty clueless about figuring out where to start. To that end, I tapped Cricket's Circle creator, Rachel Blumenthal, to provide some ...read more
When I found out Emily was pregnant, I was overwhelmed with several emotions. Joy was the initial wave, followed almost immediately by a heavy sense of anxiety. I'm not an anxious person, but the task of raising a child created a newfound sense of responsibility that I hadn't ...read more
