Have you heard of the “4th trimester?” It’s the months following your baby’s birth when you and your body are still adjusting to not being pregnant. While most of your attention will be on your new beautiful baby and your new family unit, take care of yourself, too! This list isn’t extensive or complicated but will make those first few months all the more enjoyable. … Continue reading Postpartum Essentials (for the “4th Trimester”)
With the holidays behind us, you might be looking at a pile of gifts bestowed to you by wonderful friends and family. If you’re lucky, you received things that you need or are particularly special or significant. However, chances are you got some items that don’t fit your lifestyle or personality. Re-gifting, giving hand-me-downs or gifting newly purchased but previously used items (like at a … Continue reading How to re-gift or gift used items + Poll
How has 2014 been for you? For me it’s been hard to reflect because so much has happened! I’m trying not to put too much pressure on myself to try and digest it all at once. I’m trying to take it in piece by piece. And above all else, I’m realizing that living in the moment is just as important as looking back. Anyway, hope … Continue reading Happy New Year + Top Posts of 2014
Some people don’t want to write anything down and instead have another “plan”: have the baby safely. In some ways I love that attitude, but I also think it’s important to know a little bit about what to expect and decisions you may have to make so you aren’t making a pro/con list in the middle of labor. Or making quick decisions that you might … Continue reading How to write a natural birth plan that you’ll actually use
I know “kids” is a broad category – a 3 year old and an 11 year old probably aren’t going to be psyched to get the same types of presents. While I know most kids would be happy with an iTunes or GooglePlay gift card, here are some fun ideas to get kids of all ages off their screens. Deluxe Bubble Wand Kit, $29. Two … Continue reading 2014 Gift Guide: Cool stuff for kids
Vermont is filled with entrepreneurs, makers and artisans of all kinds. The state is also home to historic companies that have been flying the “Made in USA” flag for many years. Find gifts on this list for everyone – kids, coworkers, friends and special someones. These gifts can be purchased online from anywhere in the world, but I hope they also inspire you to take … Continue reading 2014 Gift Guide: Made in Vermont
Tis the season for weekend travel! Weekender bags are designed for, you guessed it, holding as much as you need for a weekend away. I use this style for personal and professional travel, as does my husband. Typically in a travel duffel or large tote style, these bags marry gorgeous form and ideal function. While the traditional weekender style includes one large compartment with perhaps … Continue reading Travel Essential: Weekender Bags
I can see the headline now… “New Mom Wears Full Face of Glamorous Makeup, Wins Award for Being Most Ridiculous Amazing Robot Woman Ever!” Hahahah. But seriously. Let’s talk about what (all natural, green/clean, non-toxic) makeup a REAL new mom would wear. Two words: skincare makeup. Two more words: SO TIRED. Okay, back to the makeup. 1. Pick a foundation and/or concealer that has some … Continue reading New Mom Makeup
I have a strange relationship with skincare. On the one hand, I love testing out products and when something works for my skin, it makes me so happy. However, I also kind of hate that it’s a daily (sometimes multiple times a day) task. Bottom line: it’s a chore. So are taking showers but I’ve tried to get better with that by keeping my hair a little shorter (backstory: my hair is super thick and wavy and therefore maintaining long hair is a huuuuuge hassle). 😉
Basically I just admitted to everyone that I’m lazy. I prefer to think of it this way: I’d rather spend my time doing other things than going through a messy 7-step process just to keep my skin under control. 😉
Anyway, I think I’ve found something that helps reconcile my two opposing feelings about skincare: Kari Gran Cleansing Oil.
*This post may contain affiliate links, which are indicated with an asterisk. The internet can totally use another birth bag post, right? Right? 😉 I spent a bunch of time putting together this list for you guys, because it’s the list I wish I had read when I was pregnant and packing my bag. Here is what I had in my hospital bag for my … Continue reading Natural Birth Hospital Bag Packing List
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