I'll be the first to admit that managing two babies under 18 months has created a lot of stress and anxiety in our household as of late. This week I'm sharing a couple new ways I have been trying to manage stress and focus on self-care, in case they are helpful to you (not just for new parents!). Of course, these recommendations are accompanied by several new products I'm obsessing over and recommend you check out, too - most are also available through Sephora's Beauty Insider Holiday Sale (20% ... View the Post
My Introduction to Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
If you think essential oils and aromatherapy are a bunch of hocus pocus, trust me, I hear you. I was in the same camp just a few months ago, until I started to take note of the fact that a lot of the other bloggers I love and follow (@purejoyhome, @lizadams) are huge advocates of essential oils and have integrated them into their daily lives. When Liz from Sequins & Stripes did a post on how aromatherapy helped with developing good sleeping habits with her first baby (post here), I decided I ... View the Post
Week One with Baby Luke
Cosabella Amore Sleepshirt Baby Luke arrived safe and sound last Thursday evening - and in a hurry!!! For my second time moms: run, do not walk to the hospital. After my water broke, I wasted precious time at home wondering if I was having contractions before heading to the hospital -- which nearly cost me an epidural! All's well that ends well though, and we are thrilled to have Baby Luke at home with us (Wyatt not so sure yet...). I wanted to share a quick recap of our first week ... View the Post
My Mac & Mia Kids’ Subscription Box Review
While there is certainly no shortage of adorable clothing for baby boys, I must admit that I often struggle to get Wyatt dressed in the morning. He always seems to be graduating to the next size before I've had a chance to shop for it, leaving me with a pairing of too-long pants and a too-short top. So when I stumbled across Mac & Mia's kid's clothing subscription box through (yet another...) well-targeted Instagram placement, I thought I ought to give it a try. Here is my review of our ... View the Post
My Hospital Bag Checklist for Mom & Baby
I am in disbelief (denial?) that my due date is now less than 4 weeks away! All of the second time moms I know have reminded me "baby number two comes quickly, be prepared!" (a friend recently reported that their friends delivered baby #2 in an Uber in midtown Manhattan while stuck in rush hour traffic - omg!), so packing my bag for the hospital is one of the first things I am checking off my list this week. I went back and referenced all the emails I sent to friends following Wyatt's delivery ... View the Post
My Guide to Transitioning to Formula
The Honest Company Formula Dispenser / Baby's Only Formula / Klaire Labs Infant Probiotic / Comotomo Bottle Six months was a big transition time for Wyatt - I weaned him off of nursing, introduced formula for the first time, and introduced solid (pureed) foods. I know this is a challenging period for a lot of new moms, so I wanted to share what worked well for us in the transition. I knew I wanted to stop breast-feeding by 6 months, as Tom and I were planning a trip to India at 7 months where ... View the Post
