Author: Sami Moss

Sami Moss is a native South Floridian who left the sunny beaches for love (and very cold winters) in southwest Ohio. She met Jon Moss in college, they've been married for three and a half years and, in that time, have attended well over thirty weddings together. Sami loves celebrating any and every holiday (especially her birthday), throwing parties for her people, finding any excuse to buy those people presents, reading books, and writing.

Gifts We Love for a One-Year-Old

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… Continue reading Gifts We Love for a One-Year-Old

“Fall In Love” Bridal Shower Recipes & Decor

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I fell in love with Jon Moss during the fall of 2013 in our little college town that always looked the prettiest during October and November. Crisp leaves, trips to the pumpkin patch, hot apple cider and warm scarves still bring me back to that first fall we spent together. Fall is a romantic time… Continue reading “Fall In Love” Bridal Shower Recipes & Decor

13 College Dorm Room Essentials

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… Continue reading 13 College Dorm Room Essentials

Ask a Real Mom: Best Baby Gifts You’ve Received

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… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: Best Baby Gifts You’ve Received

Ask a Real Mom: Toys That Last a Lifetime

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… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: Toys That Last a Lifetime

Ask a Real Mom: What Should I Pack in My Hospital Bag?

Because I had listened to every mom I knew, telling me that my first baby was not coming before 40 weeks, I had put off all the last minute items like washing baby’s clothes, making freezer meals and packing my hospital bag. So I walked into my 39-week prenatal appointment expecting a routine check of… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: What Should I Pack in My Hospital Bag?

5 Reasons to Wait on Finding Out Your Baby’s Gender

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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… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Wait on Finding Out Your Baby’s Gender

Ask a Real Mom: What’s on Your Third Trimester Checklist?

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What you should NOT do in your third trimester: pack up your first home, move into another place temporarily and then unpack and move into your new home. What I DID in my third trimester with our first baby: exactly what I just said you shouldn’t do. Needless to say, my third trimester was a… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: What’s on Your Third Trimester Checklist?

Ask a Real Mom: What’s Worth the Splurge in Baby’s Nursery

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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… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: What’s Worth the Splurge in Baby’s Nursery

Gender Neutral Nursery Ideas We Love

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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… Continue reading Gender Neutral Nursery Ideas We Love

5 Must-Haves for a School Spirited Grad Party

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… Continue reading 5 Must-Haves for a School Spirited Grad Party

Ask a Real Mom: Favorite Green Products for Babies & Moms

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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… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: Favorite Green Products for Babies & Moms

Ask a Real Mom: Top 5 Baby Gear Items Worth Every Penny

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… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: Top 5 Baby Gear Items Worth Every Penny

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