Top 5 Products I’m Loving As A Third-Time Breastfeeding Mom
Here are my five favorite products for breastfeeding moms.
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Traveling With Kids: Half Moon Bay, CA
Last week, we had a wonderful end-of-summer getaway with my parents in Half Moon Bay! Even though it’s only about a 40 minute drive from home, we felt like we were worlds apart from the horrible Bay Area heat wave! Here are some of the highlights from our vacation. Sacrilege Brewing Company It ended upRead more
Confession: I Hated Every Second I Breastfed My Son
As “wonderful” and “natural” as it is, breastfeeding did not come easy for me when I gave birth to my first child. As a young, inexperienced, stressed-out 21 year old, I honestly had no idea what to expect when I chose to breastfeed Logan. The road was a much more difficult one than I imagined.Read more
Travel With Kids: Big Sur, CA
We planned a last-minute getaway to Big Sur last week and the boys had so much fun! We were a little concerned, as we looked at the website the night before, when we saw that our hotel didn’t have phones, WiFi, cell phone reception, or TV’s – but it all ended up working out inRead more
To Roman, On Your First Birthday
It’s hard to believe my sweet little baby has already turned one. The last year has shown me that even if you’ve had a baby before, nothing can truly prepare you for the roller coaster of that first year of life. Having a baby is at the same time the most joyous part of lifeRead more
Facing The Dreaded Bottle Rejection
Do you have a little one who just won’t take a bottle? Was your baby fine with a bottle at one point, and then suddenly stopped? Does your baby fuss and cry with every bottle feed? Thankfully, it’s completely normal – but that doesn’t make it any less frustrating! Here are some tried and trueRead more
When Mommyhood Is Rough
Let me make this very clear: I love my kids. Equally. Each of them are perfect in their individuality and uniqueness (although not surprisingly, they share many quirks). They make my life complete and fill my heart with a joy I’ve never experienced before. And sometimes I want to get in my car and driveRead more
Month 6 Top Five
The theme of month 6 is baby-on-the-move! He’s so much more active now (crawling, standing, rolling, sitting), and that’s increasing his appetite too! My favorite things from the last month all involve eating and playing. 1. EzPz Placemat We have been doing a modified version of baby-led weaning since 6 months, so we needed aRead more
Month 5 Top Five
This has been an exciting time in our family! Roman is growing and mastering skills daily! Here are my top 5 picks from this last month. Wrap carrier by Keababies ($24.95) We’ve been using a fabric wrap carrier since Roman was a few weeks old, but now that he’s bigger I tend toRead more
5 Tips For Picky Eaters
Let’s be real – not everyone’s kid eats great. My older son was a terrible eater. He survived on pizza, chicken nuggets, and cheese sandwiches for much of preschool. He starved himself instead of eating the school-provided meals. He refused real vegetables but loved those baby food pouches. He hated anything with spice and thrivedRead more