An Open Letter to My Second, Unborn Child

February 16, 2017.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Hi Mamas 🙂 Check out my national content piece featured on City Moms Blog Network today!

8 Tips to be an Organized Mom

January 10, 2017.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Happy New Year, Mamas! Can’t decide on a resolution for 2017? Check out my latest post for Westchester County Moms Blog!

5 Christmas Gifts Mom Won’t Return After the Holidays

December 8, 2016.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Check out my post on Westchester County Moms Blog this week… and maybe print it off and leave it on the table for your husband to “accidentally” see? 🙂 So excited to share that my little blog post was featured on the Tampa, Raleigh, New York City, Quad City, and Green Bay sister sites!

Raising a Bookworm: How to Cultivate a Love of Reading in Your Child

October 21, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

I have always been an avid reader. When I was five years old, I hoarded books like treasures and made it my “mission” to read every billboard, every store front on my way to school… out loud (my poor parents!) There is something magical about being being so wrapped up in a book that you […]

An Open Letter to All Expecting Mothers

October 3, 2016.Reading time 9 minutes.

At a baby shower I attended today, there was a little card on my plate that read, in squiggly, pink script, “Your Advice to the Mother-To-Be”. You’d think that as a new mom and blogger on everything pregnancy and motherhood-related, I’d have mounds of advice to give… right? But I didn’t. I had to think […]

Baby Picasso: Bringing Out the Artist in Your Toddler

September 26, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

I love encouraging Liam to be artistic. As a Pinterest addict, I love reading about different sensory play activities for babies and love to adapt them to Liam’s maturity level to keep challenging him every day. He loves to try new things and I think I’m just as excited as he is every time we […]

Should I Discipline My One Year Old?

September 16, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

Liam may be the sweetest 90% of the time, but he does have those occasional moments when Joe and I both look at each other and go, Uh oh, how the hell are we supposed to handle this one? In the last few weeks, I really started thinking it was time to set some clear boundaries. At a […]

Homemade “Lära Bars”

September 7, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

This recipe is phenomenal, guys. You know those Lära bars that cost you almost $2 a piece at Whole Foods? Well, say goodbye to them. I mean it. You’re about to find out that making your own energy bars is ridiculously easy and can be done in 20 minutes or less. Not only that, […]

Teething Remedies à la “Naturelle”

August 30, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

This goes without saying: our little man is a trooper. All four of Liam’s canines are poking through and he’s been a slobbering mess over the last few days. On top of that, Daddy’s sick and Mama’s just hoping everyone else manages to stay healthy (we live in a germaphobic household right now, believe me!) But our little man has […]

How to Survive Your First Week Breastfeeding

August 27, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

… Because I’ve been there. The loooong nights, raw nipples, and failed attempts at the “perfect latch”, no matter what position you try. You are certainly not alone! I’m 14 months into this whole breastfeeding thing and, I assure you, it does get easier. A lot easier. And the good news is…. there are definitely “mom […]

The Truth About Baby Bedding

August 18, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

I am a true believer that simple is always best, especially in the home. I like minimalist designs and clutter-free homes because that’s just the way I feel at peace with my surroundings. If there’s too much “stuff”, I get antsy and claustrophobic. When it comes to your baby’s nursery, the same rule should apply. […]

Juicing and Why It Should Be a Part of Your Busy Life

August 13, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

Our lives have been hectic lately between summer engagements, planning for the fall semester (4 syllabi and everything that goes along with that) and dealing with a toddler who recently found his voice and thinks it is socially acceptable to scream in public places, I’ve had a lot on my plate. It doesn’t help that […]

When Will My One-Year-Old Learn to Walk?

August 6, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

Liam is a budding talker, expert ring stacker, future So You Think You Can Dance contestant (I swear I have no idea who he got those dance moves from!), and major hug lover. But our smart, 30 pound, 13 month old is not interested in walking yet… at all. He stands and cruises along furniture to grab […]

5 Mantras For Happy, Productive Moms

August 4, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Let’s all be real here: after tough days with our little ones, we often wonder how we’re going to do it all over again the next morning without losing it. On those days, what we forget is that a lot of it has to do with our mindset: we have the power to make it […]

Why I Love the Idea of Slow Parenting

July 30, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

After reading this post in the Boston Globe, I realized that this “thing” I could easily describe to friends and family actually has a name: slow parenting. These lines from the article really stuck with me: I encourage parents to take some time to just watch their children, whether they are playing, doing homework, or eating a snack,” Duffy […]

5 Reasons Why I Still Breastfeed My One Year Old (And Don’t Plan on Stopping Any Time Soon)

July 28, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

Yup, you read that right. The WHO recommends incorporating solid foods at 6 months of age while continuing to breastfeed until three years of age. Although Liam is only 13 months old, I am adamant on doing what feels right for him – I refuse to wean him in an unnatural way if he isn’t […]

Why I Look Forward to Baby Number Two

July 25, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

Once you’ve had your first child, the second baby conversation starts to happen… often. You think about timing, age difference, and things like “is our home big enough?” or “can we really handle two kids?” But let’s be honest: now that the hard part is over, you just wonder how in the world you can go […]

Why Finding Yourself Post-Pregnancy Isn’t as Easy as it Looks

July 23, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

You know that moment (in college or maybe right after) when you get past your awkward stage and realize who you really are? Maybe it suddenly hits you that you’re that funny girl who likes to be surrounded by friends at all times, the free spirit who loves last minute impulse adventures and meeting new people, or maybe […]

Road Trip With Baby (The Easy Way!)

July 22, 2016.Reading time 9 minutes.

Hi guys! We’re back from our mini getaway in Narragansett, Rhode Island, and Mama’s happy because she’s unpacked, showered, and relaxing on the couch writing this post while baby’s out for the night 🙂 Oh, the simple things in life. We had such a good time exploring the cute little Newport wharfs, devouring raw oysters & clams, […]

Summer Recipes: Easy, Organic Ice Pops

July 3, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

Hi Everyone… and Happy 4th of July Weekend! Don’t worry – I won’t take up too much of your precious sunbathing/barbecue time 🙂 This is a quick and easy recipe that your tots will love on this warm, summer day! I used these silicone popsicle molds by Chichic ($13.99 on Amazon!) but if you don’t have […]