Since sharing my story of miscarriage and infertility, I get a lot of messages from other women struggling. Sometimes it's just to thank me for making them feel less alone, sometimes they are looking for info on our story, sometimes they are seeking advice or tips on how to cope. The truth is, I ... 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
Baby’s Favorite Toys (0-8 months)
I get asked a lot about Miles' favorite toys so I wanted to create a post to round them all up. I plan to add to this post until he's one so I have a reference of all his favorite toys from birth - 1 year old. Mirrors Birth-1 year Babies are vain. They love to look at ... READ the POST
Personal Gift Ideas for New Moms or Moms-to-be
I get messages on Instagram all the time from people asking for good gift ideas for new moms or a mom-to-be. Typically, it's someone buying for a close friend or family member who wants to get something personal but also useful and helpful. I figured I'd tackle the idea in a blog post because there ... READ the POST
What I Actually Used in My Hospital Bag (and what I wished I had packed)
The week Miles arrived, I shared what I packed in my hospital bag. Now that Miles has arrived and I've gone through the experience of labor and delivery, I wanted to share what I actually used from my hospital bag and what I WISHED I had brought. So many of oyu have asked what we used and what we ... READ the POST
10 Most Unexpected Things About Pregnancy
One of my most requested pregnancy blog posts has been to share what things have been unexpected or different than I thought they'd be during pregnancy. I was a little surprised by how much this has been requested since I'm sure the topic has been written on a lot. But, at the same time, I know when ... READ the POST
How We Paid Off Over $70k in Debt in 1 Year (a no bullshit guide)
Let's start by rewinding to about 1-1/2 years ago. My husband and I had just moved into a new rental property and decided we wanted this to be our last rental. Next move, we'd buy our forever house. Oh, and we wanted to start a family. Oh, and thanks to credit cards, car loans, and the ever lovely ... READ the POST
My Experience at Alt Summit & Tips For Getting Speaking Gigs
As you may know, if you follow me on Instagram, I recently returned from a trip out west. (OK, like 6 weeks ago but don't rush me) After checking the Grand Canyon and Route 66 off my bucket list, I spent a few days in Palm Springs, CA for the Altitude Summit. I asked you on Instagram Stories ... READ the POST