A first birthday photoshoot is not something I did with my first two sons. My first son got an intimate music themed party and all the attention being the only kid there. My second son got a full blown wild one birthday party that we all loved. They both had a cake smash at their parties, but not great pictures… Read More
You’re about to find out which is the best 2 camera baby monitor on the market! Save the headache of buying the amount of monitors I have, that eventually all give out. Even if you only have one child, you can use it with just one camera, or get a second for a playroom, or already be prepared when you… Read More
The best toys aren’t always the ones with the most commercials, or in every Walmart or Target catalogue. While we have (and love) our fair share of toys that are purely bright and have cheerful music, some of the best baby toys aren’t the most obvious. Babies are learning through play and they are hitting developmental milestones at lightening speed.… Read More
When your baby turns 3 months old, it’s a perfect time to think about what toys will aid their development. Hand-eye coordination is developing rapidly, as well as the ability to recognize objects and people. Your baby may start turning to you and babbling when he hears you talk! One of the sweetest milestones during this age range, as they… Read More
My third baby boy is officially 2 months old. It’s been a whirlwind of course, because life with newborns is just that. Finally, we have a rhythm to our days and our 2 year old is adjusted to having him around. Since I am in the trenches of the newborn phase for the third time, these are my recommendations for… Read More
My third pregnancy was vastly different than my first two. Even though I was having a third boy. There were new challenges that I hadn’t experienced before. First, nausea took over my first two trimesters, and fatigue seemed stronger this time around as I mentioned previously in my first trimester reflections. And of course, I was taking care of a… Read More
Babies and toddlers learn through play! When we use games that target developmental skills- It’s a win win. I’m not saying we don’t have the flashing Paw Patrol toys, but it’s essential that I have at least some open ended and educational toys. For Christmas and birthdays, I love to focus on the gifts for babies and toddlers that help… Read More
There are some aspects of my third pregnancy that have been pretty magical, especially my oldest being aware of what’s happening. And then there are some symptoms that are still incredibly real and heightened miserably- especially with two toddlers running around. As I write this, I’m entering my second trimester and already feeling the symptoms of the first trimester fade… Read More
Motherhood can be tough! Going from one to a mom of two is definitely an adjustment. There are truly lots of positives of becoming a mom the second time around, as I mentioned in things that are easier with your second baby. Those are still very true. But there are also lots and lots of new situations and personalities to… Read More
If you are getting started on making your own baby food, I’m sure you are wondering what you need and how to get going. Seeing the meal plan instructions with all the materials needed may be a little much to take in at one time. So a good place to start is being prepared by getting everything you need in… Read More