I think that out of all things baby and toddler, what I'm asked about most is clothes. I'm always more than happy to share our favorite brands. So today, I want to introduce you to one of our current favorites - Finn and Emma. Not only does Finn and Emma have a great selection of organic clothing ...
Lily Jade Diaper Bag Review | Baby Essentials
Finding the perfect diaper bag is like finding the perfect pair of shoes. It has to be equal parts fashion, function and comfort. My closet is full of beautiful shoes, but only a very small percentage of them don't do a number on my feet. Similarly, I have a couple pairs of comfortable shoes for ...
The Ollie Swaddle Review | Baby Essentials
Liam was my swaddle baby. His startle reflex was so strong that we went from a swaddle to a sleep sack until he was well over a year old. He just couldn't fall stay asleep without one. Caleb, on the other hand, is turning out to be our super laid back baby. He's able to sleep any time, anywhere. ...
Cart Mama Review + Giveaway | Baby Essentials
I wish I could say that I loved grocery shopping. But I don't. And it's only gotten harder with kids. When Liam was a baby, I wore him for nearly every grocery store trip. So shopping with a baby wasn't too far off from my pre-baby existence. But now with two littles (and this summer heat), I've ...
Babysense Monitor Review | Baby Essentials
I'm so thankful to be parenting in an era where we have access to so much research, information and technology. Babies by nature don't need lots of things. But many of the "extras" sure are nice to have. Like baby monitors. We actually talked about only buying an audio monitor for Liam. But then we ...
Take Water Safety Seriously This Summer
My mom was in town for a few weeks this month. When we were driving by the local lake, we noticed an ambulance and water rescue crew near the water. My mom expressed her hope that everyone was okay. But the knowledge I have from being a firefighter's wife (Jamie has some water rescue experience) ...