I had the rather shocking realization the other day that my body hasn’t been my own for over 4 years. Pregnant with Rose, breastfeeding Rose, straight into pregnant with Max and now breastfeeding Max. It’s awe-inspiring what a woman’s body can do, and I feel extremely grateful to experience it first-hand. But I’d be lying…
Mama & Baby
Morning Digestion Tonic with Lemon, Turmeric and Ginger + A Pregnancy Update
Oh, hi! In case you missed it on Instagram, I recently announced I am pregnant with baby number two! I am due in September and am currently 18 weeks. You may have noticed over the last few months my posting was a little less frequent and there was not as much new content — now…
Ways to Pack Greens into Your Toddler’s Diet + Green Smoothie Recipe
You’ve heard me say it before – Rose eats what we eat. Of course, this isn’t always possible, and one of the main conundrums has been dark leafy greens such as kale, spinach or chard. They are packed with nutritional benefits and a huge part of my diet, but they are hard for babies and…
Green Frittata Recipe + Healthy Eating Habits for Babies and Toddlers
I’m not a huge fan of the whole idea of “sneaking” healthy foods into kids’ meals. I completely understand the reasoning behind it – to avoid meltdowns and get kids to actually eat those foods – but my whole goal is to avoid having to do this in the first place. I know, I know…
5 Ways to Prepare for Breastfeeding before Baby Arrives
Let me start off by saying that this post is meant to be purely informative and is not intended to add to the already intense pressure new mothers feel to successfully breastfeed their babies. One way or another – through breastfeeding, formula or a mix of both – you will feed your baby, and that…
Soothing coconut rose milk bath and a note on self-care for mothers
My mom is quite a lady. She raised four daughters while being a partner at a successful law firm, battling rheumatoid arthritis, having incredible style and maintaining seemingly boundless energy and enthusiasm. Yes, she’s pretty amazing. My appreciation for who she is and all she has accomplished has deepened since becoming a mother myself. There…
Toddler Eating Essentials – Stylish & Nontoxic
It feels like I blinked and all of a sudden we have another little person at the dinner table – albeit a person with a penchant for throwing food on the floor or mashing it into her hair. Where did the time go? When we started Rose on solids around 6 months, the world of…
Design Inspiration: Creating a Kids’ Play Space in Your Living Room
We live in a small apartment, so we definitely do not have a dedicated play room for Rose. As she has moved into toddlerhood and is playing more independently, I have been wanting to create a cozy space for her in our living room where she can look through her books and play with her…
