Let's just start this post out by saying, I'm not a professional when it comes to this topic. As far as my background, I went to school for education and spend a handful of years teaching. I've taught every age from 3 through high school. So, yes I'm studied on basic pedagogy, but at the end of the ... READ the POST
The Ultimate Guide For What to Bring a New Mom
I've done the research (aka, polled you guys on Instagram), and put in the legwork myself (aka, have been a new mom with a newborn at home), and I feel ready to give you an ultimate guide to what to bring when you see a new mom. I feel like there are a lot of good posts about etiquette for when ... READ the POST
Best Shoes For New Walkers (Baby-To-Toddler Shoes)
I get questions ALL THE TIME on what shoes I used when Miles first started walking. And when I get the same question A LOT a little lightbulb goes off in my head that says "time to write a post on this!" And, here we are. I was very perplexed on what shoes to put Miles in when he started standing ... READ the POST
Favorite Products for Baby-to-Toddler Feeding
I get questions about food-related baby products all the time. I am NO expert at this and have only slightly successfully transitioned one baby from milk to real foods. But, even though I'm no expert, I still learned some lessons along the way and found some products I like. Cups and ... READ the POST
1 Year Postpartum – Body Image, Anxiety, and What No One Tells You
This past weekend, Miles turned 1. I think this is a common time to take a walk down memory lane for a milestone like this. It's a time to reminisce over how much he's grown and remember the day he joined the world. And, while I've certainly done that, it's also been a year since I gave ... READ the POST
Must-Have Products for Baby’s First Year (and a few things I wish I had gotten)
Well, here we are. I've kept a small human alive an entire year and I've used some products that definitely made the whole thing a lot easier. So, here you go, my GOTTA HAVE 'EM products for baby's first life. Baby Sleep Halo Bassinet We knew we wanted Miles to sleep in a bassinet next ... READ the POST
1 Year of Baby Sleep Tips (What Worked, What Didn’t)
I've shared so much of Miles' sleep on Instagram but never sat down to write an entire post. Baby sleep is wild. And I wouldn't say I gave birth to the most amazing sleeper on the planet. The truth is, baby sleep can be a little bit of a rollercoaster from amazing weeks to weeks where you wonder if ... READ the POST
Our Breastfeeding Journey (10 Month Update)
If you've been following along since Miles' was born, you know our breastfeeding journey was anything but a walk in the park. You can get up to speed here. I still get messages weekly from new moms thanking me for my breastfeeding post. Sharing how they are struggling now and reading what I went ... READ the POST
Vinalhaven, Maine Family Vacation + road trip tips with baby
We recently returned from our family summer trip to Vinalhaven, Maine. I got SO many questions about the location and about car tripping with a baby (it was about a 6.5-hour drive + a 90-minute ferry to Vinalhaven.) So, I wanted to share it all in one place! I'm recapping our trip via your FAQs ... READ the POST
