Wren was born August 22, 2020 (which just so happens to be our 5 year wedding anniversary!) at 1:48am. I went into labor at 37+2, was in super painful labor for about 3 hours before she was born (starting around 10:30pm), and was able to have a completely unmedicated labor without any labor complications (but I did have a tear and some post-labor complications) - details are below. Background By way of a little background...
Year over year, these are the absolute essentials you need from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale / NSALE. I also added some of the baby stuff we got that I wish we had waited for the NSALE to buy --- I had no idea they had such good deals on the go-to strollers and car-seats - if I did, I definitely would have waited! These faux leather leggings from Spanx that are super flattering, breathable, and...
An ever-expanding list of great minority-owned small businesses you can shop online: House & Home Call Me ThobsTal & Bert - stunning plantersEstelle Colored GlassExpedition Sub SaharaReflektion Design - baskets, other fun housewaresClare Paint - making painting insanely easy and safe! Greenhouse MercantileMitchell Black - stunning wallpaper, printed and shipped in Chicago.Shades of Pinck - super fun party, entertaining, and other things like coffee mugs, aprons, and more!Ignite Your PeaceHelloyowie - pottery, giftsBole Road TextilesCloth...
We're halfway through the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge and finally starting to make some visible progress! We got all the walls painted in a couple days over the weekend. Here's what our blank slate looks like: And now the fun begins! I've selected the crib and glider - can't wait to show you all! The bookshelf arrives this Friday and then we start putting things together! I can't wait for things to finally get...
The holidays are always a very busy time of year, and with a focus on gathering and gifting, self-care tends to take a back seat. Here are 3 ways you can take a moment for yourself this holiday season: Take a Walk During the Day - It may sound simple, but I find that in the winter months, taking a walk during the day really helps my mood. With significantly less daylight, I often find...
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