This post may contain affiliate links. As a mom of two lively little boys, our home is always bustling with energy and adventure. Recently, we had the chance to work on a project that brought warmth and tranquility to our lives – decorating our front porch. Our new dream home finally felt complete when we added the final touches that turned the porch into a welcoming haven. With a beautiful rug from Rugs USA, our front porch has become the … [Read more...]
Top 5 Postpartum Essentials
This post is sponsored by Depend® but all opinions are my own. You probably spent a TON of time worrying about what to have on hand for baby - but have you thought about yourself mama?? There are a few essentials I recommend having on hand for when you get home from the hospital. 1. A huge water bottle with a straw. You are going to be soooooo thirsty! Your body has gone through a huge shift of fluid after the delivery of your baby. You … [Read more...]
10 Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas!
Do you feel like Father's Day just creeped up on us this year? I certainly do! I love giving thoughtful presents, but sometimes it is tough when you accidentally wait until the last minute! Here are 10 last minute Father's Day gifts that will get here in time to spoil your favorite guy! 1. YETI Camino Carryall Perfect for the pool, lake, boat, beach - wherever your plans take you! 2. Apple AirPods My husband is always stealing … [Read more...]
My Favorite Valentine’s Day Inspired Books
If you know me, you know that I love love. Valentine's Day gives me the perfect excuse to be extra sappy and sweet! I love covering the house in pink, red, and white decorations, and I have started the tradition of filling Mason's bookshelf with holiday-themed books each season. Mason is a little book worm and I love doing anything I can to support this habit! Here are my absolute favorite books for Valentine's Day! I Love You, … [Read more...]
Mason’s Zebra Themed First Birthday
We pretty much knew what the theme for Mason's first birthday would be from the time he was born. His nursery was done in a monochromatic theme (you can see his nursery here) and he slept with a zebra nightlight since we brought him home from the hospital. Here are a few other things we considered when planning his big day! Location Mason's birthday happened to fall during a time when Tyler was in New York for an Emergency Medicine … [Read more...]
A Mother’s Dream
This kid is the definition of a mother's dream, except of course when he is throwing himself head first off of furniture. In that case, he is a mother's heart attack. Mason is cruising like a maniac, climbing on top of everything (and even into his water table), standing on his own and surprising himself, climbing up the stairs 12 times in a row and making both of us out of breath, and taking his few first steps. He sure is keeping his mama on … [Read more...]
Doctor Mommy’s Guide to a Milk Bath Photo Shoot
Step One: Have the most incredible photographer as a friend. All photos are by Amy, of @silverpebblephotography - she's an angel. Step Two: Scour Pinterest for ideas and color schemes. Because all good ideas start with Pinterest right?! Step Three: Purchase supplies. I recommend a sheer robe/lingerie for yourself, a sheer fabric to use as a drape as necessary – we went with a light green tulle, more flowers than you think you would need in … [Read more...]
How the LifeVac Eased My Mind
A little after Mason turned 6 months old, we started feeding him solid foods. As an anxious first time mama, I couldn’t stop worrying about what would happen if he choked. Of course, as a Family Medicine physician, I have been trained in just about every life saving technique there is. So WHY was I still so nervous? As morbid as it is, I actually ran through a choking scenario in my head. I wanted to be as prepared as I could if the … [Read more...]
Doctor Mommy’s Guide to Breastfeeding
You guys, breastfeeding is HARD! My med school and residency training did nothing to prepare me for this! Now that I made it to my 6 month goal (my goal keeps changing by the day – the AAP recommends exclusively breastfeeding for a year and adding solids after 6 months), I would love to share some things I wish I knew ahead of time and hopefully help you mamas on your breastfeeding journeys. Before I had Mason, I expected … [Read more...]
Half Birthday Cake Smash!
The past 6 months have been the most amazing 6 months of my life. So different from how things used to be and yet so much better. I wouldn't trade the baby puke stained t-shirts, constant mom-bun, and single baby socks strewn around the house for anything in the world. I have taken the meaning of athleisure to a whole new level, spend my evenings washing bottles and pump parts (sometimes with a glass of wine!), and have never been more grateful … [Read more...]