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– Ask a Real Mom – Grandparent Essentials
November 30, 2023
Whether your parents live around the block or across the country, chances are your children’s visits to their grandparents will be among some of their earliest and fondest memories! Thankfully, we live only minutes from my mom, known to our kids as “Sittu.” We’ve dubbed her house “Sittu School” because it’s decked out for a […]
Family Halloween Costume Ideas
September 19, 2023
“When the witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers ‘tis near Halloween.” -Anonymous Halloween was one of the holidays I could not wait to participate in once I had kids. I mean, is there anything cuter than a baby in an adorable costume? But gone are the days when […]
Postpartum Essentials Every Mom Needs
August 31, 2023
There is truly nothing more amazing than a mom’s strength. Whether you have a natural birth (medicated or not!) or a c-section, your body is made to do amazing things. No matter how easy or difficult your birth story is, you are guaranteed to feel discomfort and even some pain while you recover from birthing […]
How to Register for Your 2nd Baby in 15 Minutes
August 1, 2023
I will never forget how excited I was to register for my first baby. However, when I became pregnant again, I had no clue what I’d need the second time around, and I did not have the extra time to make a registry because I was chasing around an 18-month-old who kept me busy for […]
– Ask a Real Mom – What Are Your Breastfeeding Essentials?
July 25, 2023
I will never forget the moment my doctor handed my firstborn daughter to me. It was truly the most overwhelming joy, relief, and love I had ever felt. I was so excited to start my breastfeeding journey, but to my surprise, my daughter would not latch. I was emotional, hormonal, and exhausted, but no matter […]
– Ask a Real Mom – Baby Registry Fails
June 29, 2023
When I was pregnant with my first baby, I was overwhelmed by so many baby products and didn’t know what I would actually need for my baby. After entirely too much online research, I created my registry and added every single “must-have baby item” I’d read about. Two babies later, I know that you definitely […]
– Ask a Real Mom – Favorite Books For Every Kid on Your List
April 27, 2023
Before I had my first baby, I was a fourth-grade teacher, and my students surprised me with a baby shower. They each bought me a children’s book and wrote sweet notes inside the covers. It was such a blessing, and I still tear up when I open a book and read their notes. I love […]
A New Mom’s Guide to Car Seats
March 21, 2023
In the famous words of Dr. Suess, “Oh, the places you’ll go! You’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great sights,” … buckle up your car seat and make sure it fits right! Choosing the right car seat doesn’t have to be stressful, even though there are so many options to consider. You […]
A New Mom’s Guide to Diaper Bags
February 21, 2023
I have always been a purse kind of girl. I love all shapes, sizes, and brands of whichever trendy purse is in style. This made me most excited to register my diaper bag first. Even after receiving the diaper bag from my registry, I kept buying new ones because I felt like something about mine […]
A New Mom’s Guide to Strollers
January 26, 2023
As a first-time mom, the most important thing I wanted was my stroller. I can’t tell you how many hours I researched, selected a stroller, and then changed the item a few times on my registry. I knew I didn’t want a super expensive stroller, but I wanted one that was good quality. Some of […]
Our Favorite Winter Baby Essentials
December 29, 2022
“Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh. Babies will need warmth, bundle and be on your way!” Everyone knows that traveling with a baby is no easy task. However, my husband and I decided to brave Colorado with our very active eight month old during the prime of winter months. We threw every […]
