Receiving blankets, swaddles, burp cloths, baby blankets…you’ve been adding items to your baby shower registry for hours and everything is starting to look the same. I totally get it. As a new much just followed the Amazon’s default registry suggestions. When I someone was kind enough to buy me a pack of receiving blankets, I…
Before becoming a parent, you had no idea that you were capable of surviving on this little sleep. The second your baby’s head touches her crib, she wakes up and starts wailing. You’ve tried everything. Nursing your baby to sleep, rocking, swaddling (crying with her…), and you just can not figure this out. At best,…
Choosing a baby name is tough. There’s a lot of pressure to choose something that’s unique and cool, but it’s easy to fall into trends that go out of fashion. The classic boy names on this list have stood the test of time. Many of these names were consistently popular through the 19th and 20th…
When I lived in Washington, my favorite pastime was driving to Mt. Rainier. I loved closing my eyes, breathing in the sweet, untainted air and listening to the wildlife move around me. Nature is beautiful, strong, frightening, and blessedly simple. Kind of like these rustic boy names. Whether you love mountains, the wild west, or…
Playing with babies doesn’t come naturally. From the time your baby is a newborn to even a year old, his behavior, likes, dislikes, and play habits evolve dramatically. It’s hard to keep up, let alone figure out which toys and activities are the best for his development. I have two kids and have been blogging…
Getting your newborn to sleep can be a challenge. When you’re exhausted from three (or less) hours of sleep, scrolling through Pinterest and reading sleep training books isn’t exactly a top priority. And the tips you have learned? Not working. You tried the swaddling thing and your baby hates it. Maybe you attempted to give…