Need some ideas for easy & (mostly) healthy pregnancy snacks?I made this list of snacks that were, for the most part, pretty healthy, easy to make, and made from ingredients which are safe to eat during pregnancy. (If you're not sure which foods you shouldn't be snacking on, I recommend checking … [Read more...] about The big list of easy & (mostly) healthy pregnancy snacks
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Pregnancy: The ultimate survival guide
Pregnancy is wonderful, and maybe even magical. But it's not usually the most comfortable time in a woman's life. (Not for me, anyway!) So today I'm looking back over my last 2 pregnancies, and looking forward to the second half of this one, in order to share my favorite pregnancy essentials: 14 … [Read more...] about Pregnancy: The ultimate survival guide
How to turn a nursery into a big kid bedroom [10 easy steps]
I blinked, and my babies turned into toddlers! Before I knew it, I had a 2 year old and a 4 year old. And with Baby #3 on the way, it's high time to start thinking about transitioning my youngest out of the nursery and into a big girl room.Today I'm looking back and remembering how I turned Emma's … [Read more...] about How to turn a nursery into a big kid bedroom [10 easy steps]
Morning sickness: The ultimate survival guide
"You're pregnant? Congratulations- that's so awesome! How have you been feeling?" Do you get this question, too? The answer for me has been: Very, very grateful. And very, very sick!Morning sickness is no fun. And it doesn’t just happen in the morning. (Sorry!) It can, however, vary from one … [Read more...] about Morning sickness: The ultimate survival guide
We’re expecting another baby!
Yup- I'm pregnant! I'm super excited to announce that another baby is on the way, due to arrive this August. Snow day Last week we had an unexpected mid-February snowstorm. Schools were closed, so we got to spend the morning playing with the girls outside in the snow, and warming up again with hot … [Read more...] about We’re expecting another baby!
The best art supplies for toddlers [our top 10]
Art time is a special time in our house. It's a chance for the girls to sit down and create something entirely their own, without anyone telling them, "first do this, then do that." It's also an opportunity for me to gush over their creations and tell them how proud I am (however messy the results … [Read more...] about The best art supplies for toddlers [our top 10]