Tips & Advice

When I was pregnant, I read loads of "registry must-have" blog posts, compared reviews for similar products, and asked my mama friends for recommendations on everything from strollers to swaddle blankets. And my research paid off--I've been really happy with (almost) everything we got! So today I thought I'd pass on the knowledge and share my favorite baby products so far. These are some of the "essentials" that I love and […]

When Ian was born, I didn't buy him a single article of clothing. We got a bunch of preemie and newborn clothes as hand-me-downs and gifts from friends, and he was swaddled most of the time at the hospital anyways. But now that he's home and has outgrown his preemie clothes (yay!), I've been doing a little shopping. And let me tell you, shopping for baby clothes is FUN. Way […]

Winter is coming! And it really feels like it--at least in Seattle. The last few days have been cold, rainy, and stormy, with crazy winds that knocked our power out last night (so I wrote this post in the dark by candlelight--how's that for dedication?). With all the weather changes, maybe your summer bedding isn't keeping you warm enough. Or maybe you're just ready for a cozy change. I'm with […]

Last weekend, we hosted our first Friendsgiving--and I have a feeling it won’t be the last! We had so much fun getting everyone together, and Thanksgiving food is my favorite so I’m all about any reason to eat it multiple times a year. We decided to do a potluck so we wouldn’t be too overwhelmed in the kitchen (definitely the right decision).  Each of our friends brought their favorite side dishes, and we made the turkey, […]