"Do NOT enter until baby arrives!" If you've been to our house in the last month or two, you would have found this written on a bright blue Post-It note stuck to the nursery door. I really wanted to keep the baby's name a secret. So, when we hung his name on the wall, that meant our friends and family weren't allowed into the nursery until after he arrived. But, now that our sweet Lennox William is here, I can FINALLY share his nursery with you! I'm obsessed with this space, and I have ...
Hospital bag must-haves for mama and baby
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...