Essentials, Must-Haves, and Can’t-Live-Withouts for the New Mom
So I’ve been doing this “mom” thing for almost four weeks now. I’m almost out of “survival” mode, but I’m definitely still in the “figuring-it-out-as-you-go” mode… which I have a feeling is going to...
View ArticleAs You Stitch {Baby} Review & Giveaway!
I’ve mentioned a bit in passing that we are using cloth diapers with Lilly. I know, I know, a lot of you who may be unfamiliar with cloth diapering today may be wondering, why? What? Huh? So many...
View ArticleLilly – One Month Update!
Our sweet Lilly girl is ONE MONTH OLD today! Oh my goodness. I can’t believe it. It’s amazing how time flies when you’re not pregnant. And now we are at that point where I want time to slow down....
View ArticleWhat I Want for My Daughter
all photos by Kelly Martin Photography “But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People...
View ArticleMy Baby’s Style > My Style
It should come as no surprise to you that I am a wee obsessed with my child. Totally fine. Totally normal. I am also obsessed with dressing her up. Again, totally fine. Totally normal. I am a mom. To...
View ArticleFor the Mamas | Cloth Diapering 101 – The Beginning
Lilly at 7 days old with her cute little cloth bum. Photo by Kristin Staley Yes, this series is going to be for the mamas, the mama-to-bes, the one-day mamas, and the I’m-totally-just-curious’s. I had...
View ArticleDancing My Way to Losing the Baby Weight
I’ve been talking for months now about how I’m going to lose the baby weight. While I was pregnant, I worked out five, sometimes six or even seven days a week. I was trying my best to stay healthy...
View ArticleLilly – Three Month Update & Funday Monday Link-Up!
I know I’m going to say this every month, but I can’t believe ANOTHER month has gone by and I can’t believe that I’m writing Lilly’s THREE (3!!!) month update. How is she three months old already?!...
View ArticleCheap & Easy DIY Baby Keepsake Christmas Ornament
I LOVE Christmas. It is BY FAR my favorite time of year and my favorite holiday. I know that’s the case for a lot of people, but it’s just one of those things that I look forward to ALL YEAR LONG –...
View ArticleEasy DIY Mistletoes Baby Feet Christmas Craft, Target Gift Card Giveaway, &...
I will say this off the bat – this craft is not my idea. I’ve seen it done before and I had made a mental note to do it when I had a baby. However, I wanted to personalize it a little more and as I...
View ArticleLilly – Four Month Update!
Lilly girl is FOUR (4!!) months old! 1/3 of a whole year old. I mean. WHOA. F’real? I’m the mother of a FOUR MONTH OLD?! I know, I know. I’m WAY overreacting. But still. Time is just flying. I also...
View ArticleFor the Mamas | Cloth Diapering 101: Types of Cloth Diapers & What We Use
I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions, really… mainly because if I want to change something I just do it. BUT, I will say that I’m making somewhat of a resolution, if that’s what you want to call it, to...
View ArticleFor the Mamas | Cloth Diapering 101: Our System (Wipes, creams, organization,...
I’m SO glad that so many of you are really getting a lot out of this Cloth Diapering 101 series… I was afraid that I’d bore y’all, but apparently that’s not the case! I’m also super pumped that so...
View ArticleFashion & Style Essentials for Nursing Moms
After I had Lilly, I had THE HARDEST time getting dressed… for quite a while. Not only was my body a totally different shape and size, but I was also battling a painful c-section scar. Not to mention...
View ArticleFor the Mamas | Cloth Diapering 101: The Scoop on Poop (How to Wash Cloth...
Yes, I totally called today’s post The Scoop on Poop. We have made it to the point in this Cloth Diapering 101 series that I would take a guess that most of you are probably the most curious about....
View ArticlePolka Dots on a Baby are the BEST Kind of Polka Dots
Lilly’s Bow & Leg Warmers: Target | Onesie: Carter’s for Wal-mart We’re only a week into Lilly being five months old and homegirl is changing ON THE DAILY. Seriously. Her development is like going...
View ArticleFor the Mamas | Cloth Diapering 101: Out & About – Traveling with your Cloth...
Today’s post is answering probably the second most (if not THE most) frequently asked question I got from a lot of you when I started this series: “How do you use cloth diapers when you’re out running...
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