One of the best decisions I’ve made since becoming a mother is deciding to co-sleep with my daughter Lily. I previously wrote a post about what led me to make that choice and all the benefits it’s offered me. (You can read that post here)… [read more]
Diaper Bag Essentials for Toddlers
If you think babies need a lot of stuff, try packing a diaper bag for a toddler! (This post is geared toward toddlers 12-24 months old.) Better yet, try packing a diaper bag for a baby/toddler in the 1-2 year old range. The list of… [read more]
Babywearing 101: Benefits, Safety, and Types
I am so excited to finally be writing this post on babywearing! Babywearing and I had a bit of a rocky start. After lots of frustration, tons of research, and some educational videos, baby wearing and I grew quite close. Now babywearing and I are… [read more]
37 Baby Registry Must Haves
Looking back now, there are so many items I wish I had put on my baby registry! My daughter Lily is now 14-months-old and I cannot believe how clueless I was about what she and I were going to need after she was born! I… [read more]
20 Toddler Activities for Learning and Development
Actively encouraging our children to explore and discover the world around them is one of the most important things we can do as a parent. Sometimes when life gets busy and hectic, it’s so easy to disengage with your children. I know for me because… [read more]
The Best Natural Diapering Products
One of the most important things to me since becoming a mother has been making sure I use only natural products on my daughter. (Read my post about why I only use natural baby products here!) Because I’m lazy and love modern conveniences, I opted… [read more]
My 3 Favorite Natural Teething Remedies
In the world of parenthood, I think there’s one thing that all parents can agree on: Teething sucks! My daughter Lily had her first tooth break through at 9 months old; however, she started teething a couple of months before that happened. (The reason I… [read more]
Lily Ray’s Enchanted 1st Birthday Party
The fact that Lily’s 1st birthday party has come and gone is a crazy thought and makes me so emotional! How do I already have a one-year-old?!? That being said, I had such a blast planning her party. Of course, it was incredibly stressful and… [read more]