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Penelope Grace’s Birth Story

“On the night you were born, the moon smiled with such wonder that the stars peeked in to see you and the night wind whispered. ‘Life will never be the same.’” I know people have mixed reviews on sharing birth stories. For some, it’s a private experience shared among family members only, for others, they…{Read more}

New Mom Nursing Essentials

Newborn life is full of snuggles, dirty diapers and “oos” and “ahhs,” but the thing that’s most important is feeding your newborn. Whether you’re nursing or bottle feeding, getting your little one all the food/calories he or she needs is definitely all consuming. I’m no expert in nursing (more to come on that in another…{Read more}

Cocoon Coat

COCOON COAT OUTFIT DETAILS: Shirt / Jeans (non maternity here & here) / Boots / Scarf / Coat / Bag / Sunglasses Towards the end of my pregnancy, this J.Crew cocoon coat was the only one that would fit around my belly. But even when I’m not pregnant, this is one of my favorite outer…{Read more}

My Fave Winter Wardrobe Staples

WARDROBE STAPLES DETAILS: Dress (here and here) / Boots / Bag / Coat Similar here and here / Sunglasses / Beanie Today is my first day alone with Penelope and I’d be lying if I wasn’t terrified. Aaron headed back to work this morning and not only am I responsible for her and two dogs,…{Read more}

10 Essential Baby Products We Love Two Weeks In

We’re two weeks into Baby Poppy’s arrival and I thought it might be helpful to share some essential baby products that have been our saving grace. Sure, we’re not sleeping much, but we’re enjoying all the newborn snuggles as well as playing with all the new gadgets in our home that we definitely didn’t know…{Read more}