My hospital bag is finally packed We're anxiously awaiting baby boy #2's arrival ANY DAY now and I've finally zipped up my hospital bag - full of all the essentials for me and babe. Admittedly, I'd forgotten a lot of things I brought the first time around (hello, pregnancy + mom brain!), so I turned to you all for help. And YOU GUYS ROCK! Here's what you can find in my suitcase as we head to the hospital. For Mama: Hospital bag essentials Pillow Blanket Snack bars/snack mix … [Read more...]
CURRENT FAVES: Mama’s 10-minute fall makeup routine
If you've seen my recent Instagram stories, you saw my annual Sephora haul. Colder weather is a tough transition for my brain. I LIVE for sunshine. And when I know cold temps are coming, I cope by making changes to my appearance and routine...and pretending like freezing temps are actually never happening. Just me?! I've received a bunch of sweet messages from you all about that *pregnancy glow* you've noticed lately. You guys are the sweetest. But, I'm here to tell you: I think it's the … [Read more...]
4 Things I absolutely loved about my momcation with Carnival Cruise Line
This post is in partnership with Carnival Cruise Line, but opinions expressed are my own. This past weekend, I returned from my first ever momcation - a trip I decided to take on a whim. With my bags packed with all of my essentials, I set sail with my mom and two aunts on the Carnival Conquest for a nearly week long trip across the Caribbean. This was my second Carnival cruise, and let's just say, the staff did NOT disappoint! Here are four things I absolutely loved about my momcation with … [Read more...]
Momcation essentials
Getting ready for my momcation at the end of this week has been a gradual process. I've been preparing my son, my husband, my dogs - and my suitcase, little by little. As the day approaches to leave for my cruise, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't anxious about being away from my family for an entire week. BUT, I know I'll be a better mom because of it. After all, I firmly believe that self-care is one of our most important jobs as moms. And I'm really looking forward to several things on … [Read more...]
Why I’m leaving my family behind and taking a momcation (and why you should, too)
On a whim a couple of months ago, I clicked "book" on a cruise. Without my husband. Without my son. Just me and the bump. I'll set sail in just a couple of weeks for a full seven days away from the day-to-day responsibilities of motherhood. Instead, I'll be waking up to ocean breezes and water as far as I can see. Sounds dreamy, right? Vacay mode To be honest, I didn't exactly set out to book a vacation. After all, my list of excuses are a mile long, including the fact that I'll be 20 weeks … [Read more...]