In the third trimester I spent much of my time watching YouTube videos on what to expect in labor and delivery. I also read countless blog posts and made a list of what to pack in my hospital bag based on dozens of videos I had seen. But there was one area of parenthood I didn't learn much about: breastfeeding. I had heard both that it was "natural" and that it was challenging. I wondered if I ... Read more
My 32nd Birthday Thoughts & Giveaway!
I turn 32 tomorrow! Most of the time I forget my age, but not because I think my 30s are awful. Quite the opposite, my 30s so far have been better than most of my 20s. I've been thinking a lot about what I wish I had known at an earlier age, though, especially during and after college. While there are more I could share, these lessons have stood out the most to me. 32nd Birthday Lessons: ... Read more
Baby Clothing Haul & Wish List
Baby Girl Haul, Wish List Items & the New Year, New Baby Giveaway! I may already be a mom to a toddler, but I have never been pregnant before, so shopping for baby items has been off to a slow start so far. I chose to focus on decluttering and the holidays before really starting to buy products for our baby girl, who is due in late April. Also, my family has expressed a desire to throw a baby ... Read more
September Updates and Favorites
** This post contains affiliate links. I make a small commission on purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. One product was sent to me for free to review. Thanks for supporting this blog!I just can't seem to catch up with life. Again.September has been a huge month for us. Graham and I celebrated our third anniversary, we made plans for the winter and next year (and then ... Read more
3-Year-Old’s Hawaii-Themed Party
** Thank you Wrappily for sponsoring this post. All opinions are always my own. My 3-year-old's favorite movie is Moana, which she watches almost daily. And the Flora family's favorite place on Earth is Hawaii. That made choosing a theme for her third birthday celebration easy. Part 1 of the festivities was a Hawaii/Moana theme birthday party with family in Phoenix. She shared the first part of ... Read more
Road Trip Essentials + A Giveaway!
I'm going to New Orleans this weekend! I'm so excited to fulfill a decade-long wish to see the city, roam its streets, listen to its music and taste its cuisine. We're taking a fun road trip there, so I compiled a list of my car-ride necessities. What do you pack in your purse for travel?Face wipes. Sometimes you just need to feel refreshed, and a wet wipe helps immensely! Colgate Wisps. ... Read more