On Community: The only way to gain community and friends is through some sort of payment. Buying a membership to a gym, joining a regular yoga class – shoot, even our local book club is held at a brewery. To participate in society, please be ready to pay up. Mother or Money: In the book …
My Favorite Zero Waste Baby Essentials
With baby #2’s arrival rapidly approaching (only 4 weeks to go!), I’m realizing just how much stuff I don’t need. That being said, there are some things I’m so glad I kept from Ariana’s baby days that I’ll be able to use the second time around. Time to challenge myself to having a “zero waste …
My Maternity Capsule Closet
If you were around last year at this time, you might remember I worked with Martine from Martine a La Mode. She’s a professional closet stylist who is passionate about secondhand shopping and sustainable fashion. When she asked if I wanted to do a maternity capsule closet, I jumped at the opportunity! Martine provides an …
How to Celebrate Easter in Quarantine
This year’s Easter will certainly be one to remember, that’s for sure. You won’t be attending Easter Sunday church services, having community Easter egg hunts, or having Easter brunch with a group of your friends. However, that doesn’t mean Easter isn’t still happening. We’re doin’ this! We’re still celebrating Easter! I’ve put together a few …
3 Lessons the Earth Teaches Me Every Fall
I love everything that fall symbolizes. There is a season for everything, both for the planet and for our bodies, minds and souls. We are a microcosm in Mother Earth’s macrocosm, and the seasons of the earth also remind us of our own internal seasons and phases. I love the transition from summer to fall, …
How 15 Minutes Less of Sleep Makes Me a Better Mom
Recently, I’ve discovered a parenting hack that works wonders for my stress levels, how much patience I have with my daughter, how levelheaded I am when problems arise, and my overall mood throughout the day. I’ve noticed that my own mood helps set the tone for how the rest of the household feels. When my …
A lesson in mindfulness: capture the moment or live in it?
As I reflect on all the personal growth, changes and lessons that 2018 has blessed me with, I sit down to pen my New Year’s Resolutions. While my list has some pretty standard goals on it (get back in shape, eat healthier, buy less, make more), there’s one resolution that stands out at me. Take …
Baby Led Weaning (BLW) – Why We’re Skipping Purees Altogether
We started a new step in our parenting journey last week – introducing Ariana to solid food! We decided to try something called Baby Led Weaning (BLW) instead of going the standard puree route. I’m going to talk about what BLW is, how our first week has gone, what foods we’ve introduced to Ariana so …
3 Ways Japan Makes Parenting Easier
Being a new mom can be hard. Figuring out what to bring on trips with you, how to nurse in public, how to catch a break in an extremely busy city and much more! We are so thankful that living in Japan has simplified it for us. Here are the three ways Japan has made life …