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Newborn Essentials: Simple List of Everyday Baby Essentials

April 3, 2019

These are my newborn essentials. I tried to keep it minimal and simple as I could! You really don't need much during those first few weeks, but after that it's nice to have some extra things to make the tradition into parenthood a little simpler (like that baby bouncer was the only way I could get a shower those first few months!). Below are all the items I included in my Newborn Essentials video plus other items that I use and love. Congrats on your new baby and I wish you the best of luck in y[...]

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How to Prepare Your Cat for a Newborn Baby

November 27, 2018

One of my biggest concerns about having our first child was how our cat, June, would do with the new baby in the house. She's already a temperamental calico with her own issues and I stressed a lot about how she'd react to the new baby. On top of my own stress, our closes friends and family often voiced their concerns and warned us against keeping our cat. I desperately didn't want to loose of our little fur-baby, so I did a good amount of research online to help acclimate and transition our cat[...]

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How to Cloth Diaper for Beginners

October 19, 2018

In preparing for our baby girl to arrive I did some research into how to cloth diaper, but was still pretty intimated about how to start, what I'd need and if it was right for our family. My husband wasn't super keen on the idea of cloth diapering, so I decided I'd shelf the idea until she was out of newborn diapers and then give it a try. I bought little lot of about 6 cloth diaper secondhand and gave it a whirl. I was so surprised and happy at how easy it was! Here are my tips to start cloth d[...]

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What’s in My Diaper Bag

September 11, 2018

Miss Harriet and her mean mug just crack me up in this photo. Has nothing to do with 'what's in her diaper bag,' just too cute not to share! I feel like I probably care around more stuff then I need in my diaper bag, but it's better to be safe then sorry, right?! We also use cloth diapers so those add a lot of bulk compared to disposable diapers. My diaper bag is the Fawn Design bag, which is really nice and I'd recommend it if you're into it's look, but it's not my perfect diaper bag[...]

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Harriet’s Gender Neutral Nursery Tour

May 21, 2018

Welcome to the tour of our baby girl, Harriet's, nursery! The space was inspired by the photo I took in Joshua Tree about a year ago that's hanging about the crib. I love the tones in the photo and overall natural, relaxed vibe that is Joshua Tree. Watch the video tour of Harriet's nursery on my YouTube channel! Crib Corner Crib | Organic Mattress | Picture Frame | Organic Crib Sheet | Pillows (eBay & Home Goods) | Mobile (found locally) | Blanket (Home Goods) | Elephant Hamper | Curt[...]

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Books to Read & Documentaries to Watch While Pregnant

February 24, 2018

// BOOKS I haven't gone crazy reading a bunch of books during pregnancy, because honestly, I don't want to overwhelm myself with information. That being said, I've read a few books that taught me a great deal about pregnancy and caring for a newborn baby. Ina May's Guide to Childbirth If you're going read just one book during pregnancy, this is the book to read, especially if it's your first child. I learned so much about my body during the process of pregnancy and what will happen birth. I[...]