There's nothing that can quite prepare you for motherhood. Last night, my baby had a 104 degree fever. So I spent the wee hours of the morning holding him and rocking him. While I held him, I was reflecting and wanted to document how I felt as a new mom in this situation. I've never... Continue Reading →
As I'm sitting here typing, I have an 8 week old baby strapped to my chest and I've been reflecting and thinking a lot about the current situation of childcare in the US. I have read dozens of news articles, blogs, etc. so I know this isn't anything new but gosh I need to vent... Continue Reading →
It's not a secret that new parents are tired...babies are hard! As I sit down for breakfast this morning with my little one sleeping in the Solly carrier (after a surprisingly calm night last night), I was thinking about how my life has changed in the past 6 weeks. It has changed in the most... Continue Reading →
Thinking about hosting your first Thanksgiving next week? This experience could be very overwhelming very quickly but with a little bit of planning and creativity, you can make it happen (and enjoy it)! Here's a 'cheat sheet' of five easy steps to make it a stress-free and enjoyable experience: Step 1: Plan Ahead! Start by... Continue Reading →
I spent a lot of time over the holidays cleaning out my kitchen. I recently got married and received some beautiful gifts that we stored away until we had time to clean out a cabinet and make room for the new. I took everything out of our cabinets, scrubbed them clean, said goodbye to some... Continue Reading →
Are you about to move into your first home or apartment? It is easy to think through all the things you may need after boxes are in the new place and panic buy everything. I learned the hard way of what to invest in and what to not worry about (especially if you have a... Continue Reading →
If you're coming here and reading this, clearly you're conflicted about moving in with your partner. Don't worry - you're in good company here! I pride myself on being an independent woman - every gut-wrenching heartbreak over the years toughened me up and made me recognize that I am perfectly happy on my own. So,... Continue Reading →
Little Libbie 