Three Yellow Starfish was kind enough to send me a Howdy Baby Box to review. The opinions in this post are completely my own and in no way influenced by Three Yellow Starfish. I’ve spent the past week trying out every product included, along with little Lincoln, and here are my thoughts!
Read MoreSummer isn’t over quite yet! Here are some backyard activities for your little ones that won’t break the bank. All the listed items are under $40 and perfect for developing gross/fine motor skills, learning cause and effect, exploring STEM topics, and more!
Read MoreAnd just like that, a year has come and gone and Lincoln is ONE! Of course we had to do a Harry Potter themed cake smash photoshoot for our little guy. I’m not too bummed that we were not able to have a proper birthday party for him because we just moved to Wyoming a few months ago, so we don’t really know anybody yet.
Read MoreNow that Lincoln is almost four months old, I feel sufficiently qualified to share my list of newborn must-haves! These are the items that I considered lifesavers during his first couple months of life. Fair warning: all babies are different and what works for my baby definitely will not work for all. Some items are worth buying and trying out for yourself, but definitely do your research before buying the pricier ones.
Read MoreAt 5:00 a.m. on November 14th, Austin and I arrived at the hospital for my scheduled induction. I was officially five days past my due date without so much as a twinge of a contraction. They started by checking my dilation. I was one centimeter at 36 weeks, and nothing had changed nearly five weeks later.
Read MoreI decided it was about time I return from my two-month blogging hiatus, as there are some pretty big updates to record! Before I write a proper post introducing my new baby, I first need to finish out my pregnancy updates with a third trimester recap. I wish I could say things improved during these months, but that would be a complete and utter lie.
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