I was overjoyed when we found out that we were pregnant again, but soon I started to worry what would happen when we transitioned to 2 kids. (At first I called this post "going from 1 to 2 kids," but the reality is that it is truly a transition for the whole family.) When I was still pregnant, I worried about a few things... Would my firstborn be okay with a new baby in the house? Would she feel pushed aside? Would the new baby get enough attention? How could I love someone as much as I love …
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Gift Guide: Best Gifts for New Moms
Chances are, you know someone who is either expecting or a new mom, so today's gift guide is all about them! Even though we don't decorate at home until after Thanksgiving (the day after, to be exact), I'm shopping and even getting ready to send out our Christmas cards! And if you don't know anyone who's expecting, just wait... those pregnancy announcements are sure to be rolling in over the next few weeks. Best Gifts for A New Mom one: a pair of the comfiest leggings (I love these so …
What I’ve Learned from Eleanor (So Far!)
It has been 14.5 months since I became "Mama" to Eleanor. I feel like this little one taught me a lot even before she was born, when I spent time reading all of the pregnancy books. (Here's a fun fact: Reading every book can't prepare you for motherhood realities.) I didn't expect motherhood to be a constant learning experience, but as she grows and changes, I feel like I'm learning more and more, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Take risks. Whether she's climbing on an ottoman …
My Day Job
It's been a while since I updated on what I do for a living, so I thought it would be fun to sit down and just share with you all what I do all day everyday. Some of you probably know that for years I worked in digital marketing for corporate companies, from ecommerce to travel. I started just out of college at a company called Vistaprint (where I met my husband!) and worked my way up there as a marketer. I switched jobs a few times over the past 10 years (ouch! How has it been 10 years??), …