Andrea Friedman Photography / Age Blocks As soon as I learned I was pregnant, I began diligently researching the necessary supplies for newborn/parent survival, cross-referencing friends' recommendation lists and scouring blogs and product reviews for guidance. I was truly shocked to learn about the sheer volume of stuff that is required* for these tiny people! Now that Wyatt is six (!) months old, I thought it was a good time to look back on the products that have been our biggest helpers ... View the Post
To The Market: Shop to Impact
Whenever I travel, I always purchase artisan wares to bring home as mementos. That's why I was so excited to learn about To The Market, an e-commerce platform providing access to unique artisan wares while at the same time empowering survivors of global conflicts. Their founder, Jane Mosbacher Morris, was a classmate of mine in high school in Connecticut, and she was as impressive then as she is today (her bio - including stints at the State Department and U.S. Secretary's Office of Global ... View the Post
the baby registry
Andrea Friedman Photography / Aden & Anais Swaddle My friends threw me the most perfect baby shower in Boston this February - a Saturday afternoon luncheon (complete with plenty of wine and bubbles) to celebrate the impending arrival of Baby Anderson. No cheesy games and no present opening - how did I get so lucky? (Sincere apologies to the friends whom I tortured with both in the past!) Why should I register? If you've been to a baby shower before, you probably already know the ... View the Post
diaper bag checklist
The first outing with baby can truly be a daunting event. I know Tom and I raced back and forth from the car several times before our first trip out to get that one thing that we had left behind and might need for survival. Like anything, it gets easier with experience! These days, I have a shortlist (pictured below) that I check off quickly before long outings and keep in the pocket of our diaper bag to reference. We are generally out the door very quickly as I know our diaper bag is always ... View the Post
favorite etsy finds for baby
While preparing for Wyatt's arrival, I found Etsy to be a true gold mine - for nursery decorations, baby shower prep, thank you notes and everything in between! These are some of my favorite purchases, many of which would be perfect for a unique shower gift. Baby photoshoot props Like all new moms, I wanted to document every last milestone of my baby's journey. Of course, I needed the right props to do so! For baby A's newborn photoshoot (so bougie), I ordered sweet little hats from ... View the Post
newborn checklist: nursing essentials
I managed to fall and break my wrist just a few days before Wyatt's due date, meaning I had to deliver him with one mangled arm in a sling and undergo surgery two days later. I was restricted from holding anything over 5 lbs for weeks after surgery, making breastfeeding a proper ordeal for his first month. The injury aside, I was shocked to learn that breastfeeding can be one of the most challenging parts of new motherhood, with latching and supply issues common among all of my friends. I ... View the Post
