When I was a child, we had an alternative advent calendar that I just loved. It was a handmade (I think by a family member) felt Christmas tree with 24 little pockets underneath. In each pocket there was a small plush Christmas object, like a stocking or a candy cane etc. with a small square…
Month: November 2018
#MyAquaphor Challenge
Every Winter we struggle with dry, cracked skin, and every year I struggle to find anything that helps without irritating side affects, like greasiness, strong scents etc. This year we have taken the #MyAquaphor Challenge and so far we have been nothing but impressed. Eucerin Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm is an ointment that can literally…
10 Breastfeeding Must Haves
As long as a baby is fed, then as a mama you are doing a fantastic job. I have no judgement towards anyone and the choices they make and I completely understand that breastfeeding just isn’t an option for some. I know that I have been very lucky in that both Ivy and Odette have…
Going from One to Two
When you become a parent for a second time, there is always much anticipation and anxiety about how life will be transitioning from one to two- well that’s how it has been for us. And it would certainly seem that way for many others as one of the first questions everyone nervously asks, is… How…
A Letter To My First Born
Dear Ivy, Thank you. Thank you for the gift of motherhood. Thank you for giving me the chance to learn, for allowing me to make mistakes without judgement. Thank you for teaching me patience and filling everyday with joy. Thank you for forgiving me of my flaws and always seeing the best in me. Thank…
High Contrast and Eye-Catching
Have you ever noticed how babies seem drawn to black and white images? Before a baby is even born it can decipher between light and dark. Once born, a babies vision is limited and blurry. Their eyesight continues to develop over the first year, and by the age of one they can usually see just…
Two Cherries 