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Today we’re talking all about at-home activities perfect for stimulating your baby between 6-12 months of age. I’m sitting in an airport putting the final touches on this post while I fly to a conference and I miss this cute little face so much already! But really, does it get any cuter than chubby little…
Today we’re talking all about what to pack for your tropical beach babymoon along with sharing a few babymoon destination ideas. What is a babymoon? A babymoon is a trip a couple takes prior to the birth of their child. It is a great chance to get some quality time together before baby arrives (changing…
Today we’re talking baby’s first Christmas! This post contains affiliate links. First Christmas with a baby can be so magical! Or it can be just like every other day with a baby, filled with diaper changes, missed naps, and lots of traveling. I remember coming down to the tree with our almost one year old…
I’m thrilled our next vacation involves staying with family and not in a hotel, but after last month’s excursion to Nashville, I’ve put together a few things I learned about hotel living with a baby. Plus, there are a few more pictures from Nashville I wanted to share 🙂 1. Surrender the bathroom. Just do…
This post is all about easy Easter traditions for toddlers. I’m updating it with a few more ideas and things we’ve been loving over the years. Originally published April 2017. Happy Easter weekend! Growing up, Easter was always such a special holiday and, while my kids are still too young to latch onto traditions, I’ve…
today we’re talking all about the popular ON cloud sneakers. Are they worth it?
Today I’m sharing a 39 week bumpdate and an easy, comfortable maternity outfit for the third trimester. Can’t believe we are just weeks away from meeting this little caboose! A little 39 week maternity update: Eating: Takeout. And a lot of cold cereal. And occasionally cooking real meals. Ending most nights with popsicles and pretzels…
Today I’m sharing a 35 week bumpdate and an easy, comfortable maternity outfit for the third trimester. Can’t believe we are just weeks away from meeting this little caboose! A little 35 week maternity update: Eating: All the pebble ice. I went through the drive through at Chick-fil-a just to order a large cup of…
Here is a simple, fun, 4 day Aruba itinerary perfect for a getaway when you really need to relax and recharge. We just got back from a fun, relaxing getaway in Aruba. It was our first time visiting the island but I think every person we met there has been coming regularly for awhile. It…
A few favorite from Westley lately: How he always wants to “do by self!” (but how, when it comes to going upstairs, this means walking up the stairs while holding my hand) The excitement when he joins in on our daily affirmations “I choosing to make today, an AWESOME DAY!” (how/why we do affirmations in…
The Intersection of Style and Function of Modern Motherhood STYLE MOTHERHOOD RECIPES PRODUCT REVIEWS Stages of Motherhood What do you want to chat about today? Just found out you’re expecting? Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect pair of maternity jeans or tips for surviving your first trimester, I have 3 pregnancies worth of…
Today we’re talking all about the toddler defiant “No!” phase and how to respond. This post was originally published back in 2017. The No Phase Last month it was like Lincoln fully embraced turning two and immediately switched into defiant toddler mode. One day he was agreeable, easily persuaded, and happy to go with the…
Today I’m sharing the key takeaways from “The Danish Way of Parenting” in an effort to read all the parenting books so you don’t have to. As I’ve been researching how to raise kids with high emotional intelligence, these strategies ring especially true. While not framed from an EI perspective in this book, a lot…
I found this post in my drafts folder from months ago after Ben graduated from business school. These are all still relevant and I’m counting down the weeks until I’m back with some of these favorite people next month. That was the fastest and most fun two years of life so far! I still remember…
Today I’m sharing everything I’ve tried and learned about quiet time for toddlers. This break in our day is essential for my sanity and theirs. This post was originally shared in 2018 and updated in 2022. My two biggest motherhood sanity savers? A gym with daycare and quiet time. I was first introduced to the idea…
These city mom hacks + tips make life as a mom in a big city a little bit easier. We’re into our second year in Boston now and it is about 4000% different than living in that town in Ohio we moved from. There are SO many great differences but living in a city comes…
Today I’m talking about our favorite scooter for toddlers, why we love the Micro Kickboard, and the benefits of scootering. This post is not sponsored and does include affiliate links. It was initially written back in 2018 when we first bought these scooters but I’m updating it in 2022 when they are still going strong. …
Last month we packed the kids up for another weekend at Red Jacket Beach Resort, this time for Ben’s business school fall section retreat. HBS organizes the 900+ first year students into sections of about 90 and they have all their classes together that first year. In addition to the parents’ club and the LDSSA…
Today I’m sharing our favorite toddler music and some tips on how to have your own music time or music and movement class for toddlers. Toddler Music Back in Ohio, the highlight of Lincoln’s week was a music class for kids and toddlers hosted by a neighborhood friend of mine. We started going when he…
The summer heat is in full force this week in New England and we’re over here trying to find fun summer activities that DON’T involve being outside. Yesterday we picked a restaurant solely for the indoor play place and today we’re headed to toddler time at a trampoline park because it’s too hot to enjoy…
My mom bought a dinosaur LEGO DUPLO set twenty years ago and when it came time to put it together one Saturday morning (twenty years ago), my dad declared we needed more DUPLO bricks. She bought another two or three preschool sets (the extra large set you would buy to have a classroom set for your…
Earlier this week I handed Lincoln a pretzel crisp (still my favorite snack) and without even looking up from the book he was “reading” he said “tanks.” I think my heart melted on the spot (and I decided we could work on eye contact later). Turns out Ben had been working on ‘thank yous’ with…
Hi, I’m Elisabeth, an Orange County lifestyle blogger, and I’m so glad you stopped by! This blog lives at the intersection of style and function where I share the joys (and struggles) of modern motherhood along with my favorite things to wear through it all. You’ll find plenty of bright, happy pictures that might just…
Thanks for your words of encouragement as we said goodbye to family yesterday. We’re all adjusting to life as a family of four over here and while we’ve geared up for it to be a rather sleepless summer, I’m hoping we manage to have some fun as well. I’ve rounded up a list of activities…
