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– Ask a Real TWIN Mom – Baby Registry Essentials for Two
May 7, 2025
It’s pretty hard to surprise me. So when my best friend FaceTimed me last Spring to show me the ultrasound of her first baby, I was floored when she also revealed the baby’s sibling growing inside her! That’s right: she was having TWINS! And with that announcement began six months of planning and research and […]
The Cutest Pumpkin in the Patch Fall Baby Shower
August 8, 2024
In my opinion, the best season of the year is fall. At least where I’m living in southwest Ohio, the weather cools off and crisps up, the leaves start falling, and pumpkin everything is finally unleashed! It’s the perfect time to celebrate a mom-to-be in your life. If you’ll be throwing a baby shower this […]
Summer Baby Essentials
May 21, 2024
I had never seen snow fall from the sky or autumn leaves change colors until my first year of college seven years ago. As a native Floridian, I spent the first 18 years of my life in perpetual summer. Now that I call Ohio home, I’ve learned to truly appreciate the changing of seasons, especially […]
– Something Old And Something New – Why We Love Registering for China
April 20, 2024
Many of my best and favorite childhood memories were made around our family’s dining table, usually featuring the most delicious spread of food and the most beautifully set table. My mom taught me the art of celebrating each and every day, and most of the celebrations started with our family meals. While it didn’t happen […]
Gifts We Love for a One-Year-Old
October 28, 2023
I know every parent tells you that “The days are long, but the years are short”, but I never really believed it until I actually became a mom. Now, on the cusp of my firstborn turning one (AHH!), I can attest to the fact that the last year was the fastest, craziest, sweetest of my […]
Top Tech to add to Your Baby Registry
August 8, 2023
It’s the year 2023, so naturally, all things tech are running our lives. If you’re like me, wherever you’re sitting right now some smart device (or 2 or 3) is within an arm’s reach of you. And while we could talk all day about the ways technology has changed things–for better or worse–the truth is, […]
13 College Dorm Room Essentials
May 26, 2023
Today, we’re featuring 13 college dorm room essentials from various retailers. Give the college bound kids in your life a practical and unique gift they’ll be so thankful for when they get to campus! I remember opening up a big box from my cousins on the night of my high school graduation party. My imagination […]
– Ask a Real Mom – Best Baby Gifts You’ve Received
May 25, 2023
When I had my first baby our community of friends and family blessed us with amazing gifts. From new clothes and diapers to meals and books, we got it all in the span of our son’s first few weeks of life. Since I’m in the season of life where it feels like everyone around us […]
– Ask a Real Mom – Toys That Last a Lifetime
September 29, 2022
I’m a self-proclaimed toy minimalist. As a mom of a three-year-old, one-year-old with another on the way in just a few short months, I feel I’ve earned this right. I like all our kid’s toys to be easily contained in a basket in our living room and I’m drawn to the classics when it’s time […]
5 Reasons to Wait on Finding Out Your Baby’s Gender
August 11, 2022
Five reasons why you may want to wait until delivery day to find out your baby’s gender! For most of human history, waiting to hear “it’s a girl!” or “it’s a boy,” in the delivery room was a common experience—only recently have pregnant women been privy to high-tech ultrasounds and testing that could reveal their […]
– Ask a Real Mom – What’s Worth the Splurge in Baby’s Nursery
June 30, 2022
Let’s be honest: from the moment you get that positive pregnancy test, you start dreaming up your baby’s nursery. At least, that was the case for me. I couldn’t wait to paint, decorate and spend time creating a special room for our new little one. But, as it tends to go in the world of […]
– Ask a Real Mom – Toddler Feeding Essentials
May 26, 2022
Ask a Real Mom: Toddler Feeding Essentials I’ve raised two babies through the solid food introduction phase, and I have to tell you: it’s been one of my favorite phases thus far. Both my kids have loved exploring new food, and my husband and I have loved the hands-free dinner we get to have while […]
Gender Neutral Nursery Ideas We Love
April 19, 2022
Last winter, when my husband and I found out we were pregnant we decided right away to keep the baby’s gender a surprise. That’s right–no gender reveal, no themed nursery or shower–just a big surprise coming our way in a few months and we couldn’t wait! Now, something you should probably know is that I’m […]
5 Must-Haves for a School Spirited Grad Party
March 29, 2022
Senior year is winding down, your child has been accepted into an awesome school, all of “the lasts” are beginning, and you want to start planning a graduation celebration! But where to begin? You’ve probably attended a few grad parties over the years, so you may already know the general flow of activities: an open […]
– Ask a Real Mom – Favorite Green Products for Babies & Moms
March 24, 2022
In the year 2022, we have access to more information than ever before. The ability to research and know more about what’s in the products we use daily has shifted so much of our focus to going green. Especially with little ones around, it’s so important to know what’s in the things we use on […]
– Ask a Real Mom – Top 5 Baby Gear Items Worth Every Penny
December 30, 2021
A stroll through your favorite local baby retailer as a newly pregnant mom can leave you with a bit of sticker shock. Two years ago, when I created a registry for our first baby, I joked with my friends that nothing a baby needs was less than $30. Thankfully, the perk of baby gear is […]
