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I remember being in my ninth month of pregnancy with my firstborn daughter. I thought about the impending birth every day. What would it feel like? How would I react? How long would it take? Would I be strong enough? Strangely, I was curious more than I was afraid. I ended up having my baby […]
So you're thinking about having a baby... That's awesome. I'm glad. Being a parent is the BEST thing ever. It changes you - for the better. Having children awakens your heart to the truest form of love. It teaches you patience, kindness, goodness, gratitude, and self-control. It may be overwhelming sometimes (oftentimes...), but it is […]
Tupperware recently sent me a little package of goodies - and I thought I'd post a few of my thoughts here... Sipper Seal Set ($6.50) This set of 4 cups (green, pink, blue, orange) is terrific for toddlers. In fact, these are the best sippy cups that we've used-to-date. The domed lid seals off spills […]
When it comes to "style" for my babies in the first year, my motto is "simplicity." I love plain, non-branded onesies and sleepers - free of buttons, frills, and fluff. Dress-up outfits and ensembles can be cute, don't get me wrong, but they're also harder to take on-and-off (and seem to be less comfortable for […]
It was March 13. My husband and I drove up to the birth center at 7:30 p.m. It was dark. I stopped on the sidewalk to have an overwhelming contraction in the moonlight. We walked through the door and were greeted by warm lights and the gentle, assuring voice of our nurse. As she put […]
There's quite a bit of talk about how expensive babies are. To be honest, I'm quite bewildered by that because a baby's first year of life doesn't have to be a big-ticket affair. Certainly, there are added expenses, but there are so many ways to drive down the cost. Babies really need very little. Snuggles. […]
Celebrate your little one's birthday with a fun, whimsical, and one-of-a-kind shirt from Olive & Ollie: Oh. Oh. Oh. Aren't they oh-so-cute? The birthday shirts are handmade by a mom of two from Cincinnati, Ohio and retail for between $20-$26. If you choose to make a purchase, you will: get an adorable shirt that is […]
Let's celebrate National Breastfeeding Awareness Month together! Pull up a chair, grab a snack, and we can share our favorite resources & give our best breastfeeding advice. Oh, and please do enter this fabulous giveaway...for yourself or a friend. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One mama or mama-to-be will receive the following breastfeeding starter pack (valued at over $94): […]