Last week I had the opportunity to stop by Hello Iowa to talk about my Kids Birthday Interview Questions post. (Fun fact – It’s my most popular blog post!) It was so great to catch up with Megan as I…
Baby/Toddler Sleep Favorites
We’re big fans of sleep in our house. It pretty much goes without saying that when we all get a good night’s sleep, it makes our daily lives more pleasant and manageable. While no particular product is a magic bullet…
The Wholehearted Parenting Manifesto
Today is Parents’ Day, so I thought it would be the perfect time to post one of my favorite readings on the subject. Brené Brown is a researcher and storyteller who has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability,…
My Breastfeeding And Pumping Must-Haves…The Second Time Around
Just like baby-related products in general, there are multitude of items out there that can assist with one’s breastfeeding and/or pumping experience. Today I’m sharing some of my tried and true products that have helped with my breastfeeding and pumping…
Our Visit To The Omaha Zoo + Helpful Zoo Tips!
In June we took a trip to Omaha to visit the Zoo and the Children’s Museum. The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is consistently ranked as one of the world’s best zoos and we’re fortunate to live just two-ish hours…
Our Visit To The Omaha Children’s Museum
In June we took a trip to Omaha to visit the Omaha Zoo and the Children’s Museum. The girls had an absolute blast playing and exploring the museum. Lake loved it all – especially the ball factory – and Etta…
Etta’s One Year Photoshoot + Family Photos
Our sweet Etta recently turned 1! Just like when Lake turned 1, we did a photoshoot for Etta’s first birthday as well. I absolutely love how the photos turned out – all 238(!) of them. I say this every time, but…
What’s In My Diaper Bag For A Baby And A Toddler
As a mom of a baby and a toddler, I’ve discovered that packing a diaper bag can be a bit of an art form. While I want to pack all of the essentials and be well prepared, I also want…
Gift Guide: For Baby
I think shopping for babies is so much fun. It seems like everything is so fun, cute or soft, haha! There also seems to be no shortage of options, as there are sooo many baby products on the market. Below…
Holiday Gift Guides 2021
The holidays are here, which means ‘tis the season for GIFT GUIDES! This is my first year doing holiday gift guides and I had so much fun putting them together! I know how stressful it can be to figure out…
Etta’s Newborn Photos
Today I’m excited to share some of Etta’s newborn photos! The shoot took place in July when Etta was two weeks old. Our photographer, Aly, took the photos in her studio, which is absolutely beautiful and brimming with lots of…
Thank You Gifts For Labor And Delivery Nurses
In my What’s In My Hospital Bag For Baby #2 post, I mentioned that one of the items I packed was ‘Thank you gifts for nurses.’ I thought I’d elaborate on what exactly I meant by that! One thing I…