Share this post or pin it for later Share Pinterest Tweet Messenger Email Throughout my entire first pregnancy, I think I purchased about 15 total items from the maternity section. I could have gone absolutely nuts and redone my wardrobe into a maternity closet, but you really don’t need to do that! With just a few key pieces, you can get through an entire pregnancy – and not spend a lot of money. So today I’m sharing my maternity capsule wardrobe – just 8 items you need to get through 40 weeks. at 20 weeks with our first child (2017): I wore this ruched dress well into the end of the second ..read more

Share this post or pin it for later Share Pinterest Tweet Messenger Email If you’re trying to decide what crib mattress to buy for your new baby, I’m hoping I can help! In this post I’m reviewing two popular crib mattresses. I’ll answer some popular questions, like: Is the Newton crib mattress worth it? Is a breathable mattress necessary? Can I buy an affordable crib mattress and help my baby get great sleep? I never make a purchase without researching it about 900 times. Let me take that back… When I’m standing in line at HomeGoods, I will 100% make a purchase on a whim. Otherwise, I will res ..read more

Share this post or pin it for later Share Pinterest Tweet Messenger Email I was writing out our shopping list this morning and realized that I HAVE to go to Target for specific things. Why? Because they’re part of the Good and Gather line and therefore are only sold at Target! So I figured I would share my favorites here in case you haven’t heard of Good and Gather or haven’t tried their food and snacks. You might be wondering “is Good and Gather a good brand?” These are the things that we keep stocked in our house! The Good and Gather Brand + My Favorites to Stock Up On Good and Gather is one ..read more

Share this post or pin it for later Share Pinterest Tweet Messenger Email Boston is a great city to explore with little kids! There’s so much history in Boston that every time we do something “touristy” I find out more about our city. Boston has a ton of family-friendly destinations and activities, too. I compiled this 3 day itinerary with the 5 and under crowd in mind, but go past this list to find more stuff appropriate for kids up to pre-teen/teenage years! If you have specific questions about your trip to Boston with kids, leave me a comment and I’m happy to help with recommendations! Here ..read more

Share this post or pin it for later Share Pinterest Tweet Messenger Email I initially put together this baby registry checklist after having our first baby. And now that I am just a few weeks from having our THIRD, I’m sharing my baby registry checklist of must haves for what you absolutely must have with a newborn. (I’ll update the list as time goes on, too!) Print this out if it’s helpful, because I’m going through everything from stroller to clothing to sound machines and other gadgets. Moms (and Dads!)… here is your baby registry checklist of sorts: Baby Registry Checklist Clothing/Wearabl ..read more

Share this post or pin it for later Share Pinterest Tweet Messenger Email Press-on nails have become popular again, and I’m really happy about that. Forget the hours-long appointment at the nail salon and the big bills for it. imPRESS Nails are a really great option if you’re looking to try out a press-on nail manicure! I will be the first to admit that I don’t have great nails. No matter how hard I try, I can’t keep them long. I’ve always been an anxious nail biter, and no matter how hard I try to squash that habit, I can’t. Enter press-on nails, which have come a LONG way since I used them i ..read more

Share this post or pin it for later Share Pinterest Tweet Messenger Email The Stanley Quencher has taken the world by storm. It’s wild how something can go viral on social media, like the Stanley cup. I’m not sure the brand was expecting such a huge response, but it seems like once TikTok gets a hold of something there’s no telling WHAT will happen! Today I want to talk about the Stanley Quencher Tumbler vs. Simple Modern Tumbler. The Stanley 40 oz sells out as soon as new colors are released – and it’s not cheap. At $40+ for a cup, it makes you wonder “Is the Stanley cup really worth it?” so ..read more

Share Pinterest Tweet Messenger Email Easter is only a few weeks away, so today I want to share my Easter basket ideas for babies, toddlers, and little kids. Last week I shared some Easter basket ideas for toddler girls, a post I originally wrote when my daughter was 2.5! I love putting together cute themed gifts for my kids. For their Easter baskets, I have monogrammed sashes that I tie on each. It’s actually the same sash I used in my son’s newborn photos! For the basket fillers, I don’t go nuts with toys. Normally I include something they can wear, something they need (like a new pair of s ..read more

Share Pinterest Tweet Messenger Email I was recently looking for some new monogrammed polo shirts for my little guy, and I thought I’d put together a list of my favorite places to buy monogrammed gifts! Whether you’re looking for a personalized graduation gift or a monogrammed baby gift, there are so many good items here. I hope you find something you love! Monogrammed clothes for kids I have one website that I always visit for monogrammed kids clothes, and it’s one of my best-kept secrets. (So don’t tell anyone!) They charge a bit extra for adding a monogram, but oftentimes they’ll offer fre ..read more

Share Pinterest Tweet Messenger Email A while ago we realized that rewarding good behaviors went a long way with our small children. So after I had yet another exhausting morning trying to get out the door on time, I sat down to make a habit tracker. It’s nothing wildly inventive, but it works for us. I love using paper and pen to check off completed items on my own to do list. I just needed something more visual for the kids, since they are 2 years old and 5 years old. Basically, I created a visual chart that reminds our kids what they need to do each morning. Our old routine was to let them ..read more