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The Happiest Baby on the Block Review

I vividly remember discovering The Happiest Baby on the Block when Sammy was a newborn. Up to that point, we didn’t have any particular soothing routine that worked consistently with him (or really, that worked at all). When he was awake, he was crying. W

Clarity, Nine Months Later

I’ve always been a people pleaser – the laid back peace making joker. The latter is more so in recent years but even so, it’s all related. So when it was time to go to my doctor 6 weeks after delivering my little one I kept it even keel. She asked me if I

Learning Curve

There is a huge learning curve in becoming a parent. There is an even bigger, steeper curve in learning how to parent a fussy or high-needs baby. I am still in awe of how much my life has changed. I lost most of my baby weight from bouncing, rocking, sway

Baby Not Sleeping? Just Breathe. It Gets Better!

As a sleep coach and postpartum doula, I thought motherhood would be so much easier for me than for the average mom (pausing for your laughter…). Every day, I supported parents through the transition of having a new baby, teaching them how to soothe the

The Small Stuff Challenge (part 2)

In my last post I presented a challenge: to notice and celebrate the “small” stuff in life.  That could be anything – a gorgeous sky, the carefree laughter of a child or the opportu…

Down by the bay…

This will mark the first official weekend of summer and what better way to enjoy it than by and or in the water! We’ve got a few good places to get wet, practice beach bumming or just hang out in the shade this weekend. Bonus? They’re all free!  Drag

Thank you Teachers! – Easy Personal Card Idea

My kids and I worked together this weekend to put together our end of year gifts for their teachers.  We combined two ideas I had s

East Coast Mommy: 5 Easy Things to Make out of a Box

Don’t throw out the box – it can become your best friend. Here are five awesome ways to reuse before you recycle.

East Coast Mommy: 5 Rainy Day Activities

Rainy Days can challenge our sanity…here are five great activities to play inside that inspire creativity and keep them busy.

Cherry Pie Twins: Bite Sized

You’ll love this bite sized recipe for bite sized greek salad skewars.