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    A Well-Traveled Mom’s Guide – 30 Smart Tips For Flying With a Baby

A Well-Traveled Mom’s Guide – 30 Smart Tips For Flying With a Baby

As the mother of 4 girls (ages 11 – 2), I have flown a lot with babies – oftentimes by myself. Over the past 11+ years, I have seen […]

Cute DIY Butterfly Footprints

I love making things myself to hang on our walls. I think it really helps make our house feel like a home when we’re surrounded by meaningful artwork. For […]

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How Having One More Baby Has Changed Me as a Mother

We almost didn’t have her.  I shudder now at the thought.

Shortly after the birth of our third daughter, I remember thinking that I was so done.   Even though I […]

Favorite Things of 2013

Over the past year, I have shared various gift ideas or products that I swear by.  It’s not uncommon for me to receive emails saying, “I remember you mentioning […]

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25 Personalized Gift Ideas for Kids

With four daughters, we do a lot of hand-me-downs around here.  Maybe that’s why I’m such a fan of personalized gifts for kids!  I know my own girls love […]

First Birthday Party Ideas, Details & Decorations

My youngest of four girls just turned one–sniff!  I can’t believe I will never have another first birthday party to throw!  With this being my fourth go-around, I have […]

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    Baby’s First Year Photo Book: A Special First Birthday Gift for Your Child

Baby’s First Year Photo Book: A Special First Birthday Gift for Your Child

I am so excited to share this idea with you!!  When I first started taking these pictures of my daughter each month, I really wasn’t sure what I was […]

First Year Baby Pictures: Show Scale Each Month

This post has been a year in the making!  I started taking these pictures six months before I even had this blog… I first got the idea to take […]

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Easy Polka Dot Cake & Cupcakes

This little cake and cupcakes were so easy, but they look pretty darn impressive, if I do say so myself!  :)  I whipped them out in a hurry (during […]

First Birthday Smash Cake Fun

There is something so special about watching a baby taste cake (or even sugar) for the first time.  You always imagine them diving into their very own smash cake […]

Easy DIY Photo Invitation & Thank You Note

I love to create my own invitations.  I actually used to have a hand-designed stationery business where I used my own handwriting as the font.  But it was time […]

First Birthday Photos at the Beach!

When my youngest daughter’s birthday was approaching, we happened to be at the beach for a few days–lucky timing for me!  I think there is no better place to […]