Creating A Pretty & Simple Life
I am so excited for the spring and summer. With the local weather improving each day, I am eager to get Westley and Baby Girl Finch outside. Between the cold winter weather and pregnancy nesting, it is time for us to get outside and enjoy the benefits of the outdoors. That got me thinking about how I used to love being outdoors when I was
This week I had the chance to collaborate with Gina Karas of CaliforniaScrappin’.com on her pocket scrapbooking series. The last part of her 3 part series is about how you can maintain a pocket scrapbook for a year-long project. Gina asked me to give my perspective on how to do this as a WAHM. 5 Tips On Pocket Scrapbooking For Busy Parents I have to
So I’m in the homestretch of this pregnancy. At the end of March, my son, Westley will have his “B.” That’s his nickname for my belly/little sister, Baby Girl Finch. I’m so excited. I’m also reflecting on lessons learned from my first pregnancy. After thinking about several things to do differently in my last 30 days of pregnancy, I thought I’d share them with other mamas-to-be
So I’m a Work At Home Mom. I’m a part-time designer and marketer for a child enrichment center (NEST Chestnut Hill). It’s perfect for me not only because of the work flexibility, but because my son, Westley gets to enjoy the benefits of the play space and classes. But after working there for several months I’ve realized Westley is not the only one developing and learning.
This weekend I had the chance to exchange tips and tricks with a fellow mom about potty training and bottle weaning. She shared her success stories about potty training, and I shared mine about bottle weaning. I was so excited to share with her, I thought, why not post it here as well. Below is my journey through the world of bottle weaning which led me to
With the third trimester knocking at my door, I’ve decided I need to start my pregnancy pampering routine again. Between the heartburn, the aches and pains and the return of morning sickness, I need to be pampered. But spa days and pedicures can get a little pricey. My husband and I realize we have to be financially smarter with a second kid coming, so spa days have been cut for
Repeat after me: “Planning the perfect first birthday party DOES NOT HAVE TO BE STRESSFUL!” Say it again! I know it’s hard to believe especially when everything in the world makes you feel the opposite: blogs overflowing with gorgeous 1st birthday photos, parents posting adorable Facebook pics of their parties, the neurosis around having a dream party that would make Martha Stewart swoon, (if she
Did you know that babies AND toddlers should get 60 minutes of physical activity every day? That’s right. Your little one should be feeling the burn everyday. Also, they shouldn’t be sedentary for more than 60 minutes at a time while awake. WebMD sites the National Association of Sports and Physical Education as saying newborns to preschoolers need a daily exercise regimen to stay healthy. According to
So there’s been a big change in my household. And this change has forced me to up my organization game. Our little family is going from 5 to 6 this spring. That’s right, my husband, son and two cats are going to welcome a little girl into our family this March. We’re all super excited! I’m of course exhausted and in organizing mode. This pregnancy is
