The summertime can be brutal on your pup! Wwith the burning pavement, overheating, and sunburn are all huge factors that dogs can face. Give them a break this year and check out these 7 doggie summertime essentials. PS, the “White Paw” toys are definitely a need!
Read MoreAnxiety. We all deal with it from time to time, even our pups! With July quickly approaching, I’m prepping for the loud fireworks that always make my pup so anxious. This year, I want to make sure I’m ready to calm Dimples with whatever he needs because those scary bangs are his worst enemy! If this sounds like your pup too, I’ve rounded up my 5 favorite ways to help an anxious pup, anytime of year.
Read MoreHappy Amazon Prime Day! I look forward to Prime Day all year long - and there’s some great deals this year! Linking a bunch of favorites that we have at home and that are also in my Amazon cart below.
Read MoreTo all the bug killing, home diy-ing, couch sleeping, bad joke making, wonderful dads in our lives: Happy Father’s Day! Where would we be without them! This year, Father’s Day deserves to be spent making dad feel like a king. Even if it’s last minute, you can still snatch up the perfect gift. If you’re not sure where to start, check out my top ten favorite options for dad in 2021! Keep reading to find out what made the list.
Read MoreWe are already in the middle of June, somehow! That means Father’s Day is coming faster than we know it. This will be Ben’s first Father’s Day being a dad of two! Being a mom has turned me into a big softie, so I’m sure this day is going to make me cry so many happy tears.
Read MoreMay is National Mental Health Awareness month. Instead of just encouraging others to seek help this month, I’ve decided to put together a list of a variety of resources and links that take you directly to wherever you need to go. Sometimes, finding reliable websites can be tricky. This list makes it easier than ever to find a helping hand. The 2021 Mental Health Awareness theme is “You Are Not Alone”, so remember to reach out, find a safe space, and talk about what you’re going through because you never know who else is struggling, too.
Read MoreIt’s time for another Adlavie must have’s post! The first six months was an absolute blur with the lack of sleep and establishing new routines, but I’m happy to report that our family has found a new routine. I wrote about Adlavie’s newborn favorites for months 0-3 in this post, and you all found it really helpful! Over the last three months we have really found our tried and true products for Adlavie that makes our life easier with two kids. That being said, never feel like you need all of these things for your baby. All your baby really needs is you (and a few diapers 😉) Keep reading for our 3-6 month favorites!
Read MoreThe spring cleaning bug bit me recently. I love the feeling of a fresh home, so I’ve been busy cleaning and redecorating. Aimery’s room was in need of a serious update, so what better time to refresh his space! He’s getting to be older and he loves his independence, so I want to be able to create a space that he feels comfortable and confident in. There are both affordable and pricey changes that can be made to refresh a space, so any budget can come along on this journey! Keep reading to see how we refreshed Aimery’s room this spring.
Read MoreDo you also feel like Mother’s Day snuck up on you this year? I’m normally very on top of both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day - but all holidays seem to be coming up quicker then expected this year with a new baby in the house. A few weeks ago on Instagram stories we did a quick poll for what you moms really want for Mother’s Day, and we had some surprising results. The strong majority of you expect both gifts and acts of service for Mother’s day this year, and over 50% of you were shopping for both yourself and your mom! Keep reading for some last minute gifts and feel free to share this link with your hubby, as well 😉
Read MoreNow that I’m a mom of two, I feel like I’ve been around the block when it comes to new momma and baby must-haves. It seems like I’ve researched every baby product there is to offer! I recently tried out these new products for new mom and baby that I wanted to share, they would make great gifts for any new mom! I even used some of these my first time around with Aimery. Keep reading for 7 great products for the new mom.
Read MoreHaving these four years with Aimery under my belt has really helped put me at ease with getting everything together for Adlavie and myself when running out the door. Keep reading for my top diaper bag essentials!
Read MoreHi Friends! Today we are re-sharing this fun bunny craft for Easter. Look how little Aimery is here! 😍 We are going to make this again on Easter morning with both Aimery and Adlavie, I can’t wait. Keep reading for how you can quickly make this craft with your little ones!
Read MoreHi Friends! I am loving having a girl to dress. There are so many cute clothes and I can’t handle all the ruffles and bubble overalls, OMG. Ben did a complete baby fashion show today on stories with all of her spring/summer clothes so I wanted to link below! She’s currently 18 pounds and fits the 6-12 month size perfectly!
Read MoreHi everyone! Adlavie has been a part of our family for three months now and I can’t believe how quickly this season has gone by! Having Adlavie made me feel like a first time mom all over again since we haven’t done the newborn stage in over 4 years now! There are so many great products out there that we have used over the last three months that have made it so much easier this time around. I’m all about keeping it minimal so I kept this list as short as possible while also sharing everything you could ever need for your newborn. Maybe use this list as a guide for forming your registry or for gifting a first time mom. Remember - all your baby really needs is you (okay, and some diapers!). Keep reading for our newborn must have list!
Read MoreI’ve quickly found that having two kids means double the mess around my home (crazy, right?)! With double the toys and double the clothes, I like to take time every so often to reorganize, restock, and restyle different living spaces around our house. I never had time to organize Adlavie’s nursery before her due date, and her changing table really needed a better organizational system! This week, I spent time organizing her changing table must haves. It only took me 10 minutes, which is doable for just about anyone! Keep reading for everything I include on her changing table, and my must have organizational tips!
Read MoreIf you have a special pup in your life, you probably love spoiling them as much as I love spoiling mine! With the short amount of time we have with our furry friends, it’s important to show them we love them as often as we can! Plus, they deserve it! Although, it is important that we are spoiling them in a healthy way that doesn’t lead to issues down the road. I’ve compiled a list of my top 6 favorite ways to spoil my pup, Dimples, and you can use them for your companion too! Keep reading for 6 ways to spoil your pup!
Read MoreIt’s been three beautiful months since Adlavie came into our lives, and I’m finally feeling up to writing her birth story! What a crazy year it has been between my pregnancy and adjusting to having a newborn again. Ben and I decided to start trying for a baby last winter and had a positive pregnancy test after about three months! I was very excited and nervous going into this pregnancy because of how stressful my pregnancy and delivery was with Aimery. When I was pregnant with Aimery, I was measuring very small and almost needed to be induced out of fear that he stopped growing at six months of pregnancy. I also had prodromal labor with him for the weeks leading up to his birth, and had a traumatic, natural labor with him for over 12 hours. Everything combined made me extremely nervous with how my pregnancy and delivery would be with Adlavie, but thankfully I had a much better experience with this pregnancy.
Read MoreOver the last few years, we have fallen in love with some products for Aimery during his toddler years! I wanted to share a roundup post today with some cool products that we recently came across for Aimery, along with some that we have used for years! Keep reading for 6 awesome products for your little one.
Read MoreAs we enter into our first holiday season as a family of four, it’s important that we start new family traditions and include Adlavie in the ones we have done for years! One of my favorite family traditions that we do every year is our annual holiday movie night. Every year, we deck the house out in our favorite Christmas decorations, put on our comfiest pajamas, set up a snack table, and simply just enjoy quality time together as a family.
Read MoreThis is my second time around that I’ve been exclusive pumping. I have found that pumping works best for both me and my babies as it allows me to have the freedom to pump on the go and while at work! I also love being able to have Ben involved in feeding times so there isn’t so much pressure on me. Today I’m sharing 10 things that I use everyday while exclusive pumping. Keep reading for my pumping mom must haves!
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