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...]
10 Tips for More Restful Sleep, Coming From A Doctor
Sponsored by Lull I almost feel like I shouldn’t be allowed to write about sleep right now because…what’s that?! My husband is an Emergency Medicine Intern, I am a full time Physician, we have a 2.5 year old who has decided he thrives on only 6 hours of sleep a day and a sweet and sassy little 10 month old. Yep, it’s hard. I can’t remember the last time I got to ‘sleep in’. The kiddos like to wake up around 6. In my heyday, I could … [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...]
Home Decor Picks from the Nordstrom Sale
If it were up to me, I would be redecorating our house from top to bottom right now - well...except Mason's room because it is the only room I have designed from scratch since we moved here!! BUT since we are going to be moving in about a year, we are working on getting rid of things instead of acquiring new home goods. I spent a good chunk of the day perusing the Nordstrom Sale today day dreaming about our future home, which will be where … [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...]
22 Best Baby Books!
Now that Mason’s two bottom teeth have popped through, he is getting a little more into reading and a little less into just eating his books. What many of you don’t know is that I was an English Major before I decided to become a doctor– so story time holds a special place in my heart. For my baby shower, I asked guests to bring their favorite books instead of cards and to put a little note in them so Mace could read them when he got older. We … [Read more...]
Why I Think the SNOO is Priceless
When I was pregnant with Mason I spent HOURS researching everything from swaddles, to baby monitors, and even diaper creams! I was so excited for our little man to arrive, and as any mama does, I wanted the best for him. When I heard about the SNOO I was very intrigued and slightly skeptical. I was already familiar with the mind behind the SNOO, Dr. Harvey Karp. He is the author of The Happiest Baby on the Block, which was so good I made both … [Read more...]
Modern Black and White Nursery
For Mason's room, we knew we wanted to create a space that wasn't too 'babyish' and could grow along with him as he got older. We still wanted it to be fun and a place he would love spending time in, playing, sleeping, dreaming, and growing. We decided on this modern black and white theme with sharp geometric shapes and some whimsical additions like the zebra drawer pulls and gold animal accents. I wanted it to be cozy and combined different … [Read more...]
Is CrossFit Safe During Pregnancy?
Disclaimer: This post is not intended as medical advice. I am a doctor, but I am not your doctor! I have personally had a healthy pregnancy and was active in CrossFit for about four years before getting pregnant. Every situation and pregnancy is different so please consult your doctor for guidance whenever starting an exercise program. There is SO much misinformation out there about what women are able to do during pregnancy. What upsets me … [Read more...]