Have you heard of “boo baskets”? Yeah, neither had I. It’s basically an Easter basket but for Halloween that the mommy bloggers of Instagram give their kids at the start of each season. Apparently, Summer and Back to School baskets are a thing too. It seems over the top and gluttonous, but really it’s just… Continue reading Boo Baskets
Category: Motherhood
Back to School Bookshelves
I’ve always loved the look of book ledges in kids’ rooms. And let’s be honest, it’s just one more area to style for each and every holiday, which is something I truly love and enjoy. I had been so excited for Caroline to start preschool this year but with the uncertainty around COVID, we ultimately… Continue reading Back to School Bookshelves
Second Trimester Reflections
You’d almost think I planned it, my second trimester coinciding with my favorite three months of the year. With every tradition and festive activity, I kept thinking that next year we’ll have a 9-month-old to share this with. Physically I can’t say much changed between the first and second trimesters. My bump didn’t really start to… Continue reading Second Trimester Reflections
The First Trimester
First trimester reflections from a first time mom. On the scale of difficult pregnancies, mine has been far from difficult. In fact, it’s been incredibly easy. I experienced virtually no morning sickness, so the “extreme fatigue” that only lasted about a month, seems pale in comparison. Physically I had it easy. But those first 14… Continue reading The First Trimester