a fashion theme baby shower
When I was pregnant with Ayven my family threw me a Fashion Theme baby shower. Anyone who knows me knows I love shopping, hearing about the newest fashion trends and of course dres
spring cleaning for a cause
It’s spring time and ready to de-clutter the home and donating the no-longer-needed items to charity. Obviously, if there are more valuable items that you want to sell on sit
five things i wish i had known when my daughter was born with down syndrome
Today marks the eighth anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day, a global awareness event. World Down Syndrome Day is specifically celebrated on March 21st, because it reflects the
cord blood and tissue banking: what’s it all about?
When I was pregnant with Laila, I had heard about cord blood, (and tissue), banking and was so confused about it all. I also noticed that it was different for every mom I spoke to
basic guidelines on breast milk storage and usage
Having a child is a full time job but breastfeeding is also another full time job that moms take on as 1 person. Especially from a first time mom’s perspective you are
a list of 10 books to read to your baby
I was organizing my kids book shelves the other day and came across many books that I read to them when they were babies. I was just reminiscing on how my kids enjoyed my husband
top 10 fears women have before delivering a baby
How in the world can I push a 6 plus pound baby out of that small hole? Don’t worry moms, it’s all a part of nature and one way or another that baby is coming out. Th
when daddy takes over
We love all of you daddies out there. Really, we do. You know we do. We appreciate you and everything that you do for our families. And when you’re in charge, that ma
dr. seuss’ oobleck recipe and the science of it!
So last week was all about celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday. I was teaching my children all about him about how he was such a great writer. He inspired learning by the rhy
25 things i’ve learned so far through motherhood
The other day, I was talking to one of my college friends who asked me if it was ok to take her 7 week old newborn baby – she being a first time mom too – to her friend’s wed