Gift Guide for the Artist 2020
Here I've shared some of my favorite art supplies for the artist in your life. I include great supplies for the grown up maker, and kid...
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Caitlin Hanson
- Nov 1, 2020
- 7 min
Gift Guide 2020
This gift guide covers gifts for men, women, and kids. I have been reviewing all the things I've bought on Amazon for as long as I have...
Caitlin Hanson
- Oct 27, 2020
- 4 min
Road Trip to Yellowstone
I wanted to share my favorite things from our trip, things that could have been better, and my best advice for planning our next getaway....
Caitlin Hanson
- May 17, 2019
- 3 min
New Mommas, You Are Doing Great! Postpartum Life is Hard
I want to say to anyone who is a new mom or new dad that your are doing a great job. Most new parents have a really tough time adjusting...
Caitlin Hanson
- Mar 6, 2019
- 2 min
Fiver Party: My New Favorite Kind of Party
This idea for birthdays is my new favorite. Let me back up a little and explain. Kids have brought an enormous amount of stuff into our...
Caitlin Hanson
- Jan 28, 2019
- 2 min
Warning About Personal Space When You Are Expecting
So, this is a warning for expecting Mommas who haven't had their first baby yet. Once you announce to loved ones, colleagues, and...
Caitlin Hanson
- Dec 24, 2018
- 2 min
White Board: Great Tool for Learning and Tracking Kids' Medication
We originally got a white board to start teaching our 3 year old his ABCs. The plan was to have a letter of the week with pictures and...
Caitlin Hanson
- Nov 30, 2018
- 1 min
Huggies OverNites: To Prevent Overnight Leaks
Huggies OverNites prevents leaks overnight when little ones' regular diapers are not doing the job. These are more absorbent and save me...
Caitlin Hanson
- Nov 23, 2018
- 3 min
Baby Names: My Best Advice
Naming a human is hard, but it should be. This is a name that our little ones will have for life, so, it is okay for it to be a...
Caitlin Hanson
- Nov 14, 2018
- 2 min
Diaper Essentials
My diaper changing essentials are Pampers Swaddlers, Pampers Aqua Pure Water Wipes, and Desitin Diaper Cream. I have not tried all of the...
Caitlin Hanson
- Nov 9, 2018
- 9 min
Bath Time: What You Need and Step by Step How To
I’m going to walk you through our bath routine and what works best for me, change as needed to make it work best for you and your...
Caitlin Hanson
- Oct 28, 2018
- 3 min
Favorite App for Breastfeeding
There are a few apps that I have found to be helpful while in the midst of taking care a new baby. Baby Feed Timer is one of those apps....
Caitlin Hanson
- Oct 8, 2018
- 11 min
Postpartum Unplugged Part 2: Home From the Hospital
This is my postpartum story continued after we left the hospital for both of my kiddos. To read the beginning of my story, see posts...
Caitlin Hanson
- Oct 1, 2018
- 9 min
Postpartum Experience Unplugged Part 1: The Hospital Stay
Eli Eli’s labor was hard (see post Expect the Unexpected). My experience with Eli at the hospital was very different from my experience...
Caitlin Hanson
- Sep 26, 2018
- 3 min
Baby Proofing: Outlet Covers, Cabinet Locks, Wall Anchors
You will have a little bit of time to get your home baby proofed after your little one arrives, since baby isn't mobile for several...
Caitlin Hanson
- Sep 24, 2018
- 7 min
Expect the Unexpected: Labor and Delivery is Never Going to Be What You Think
No matter how many books, articles, or blogs you read, you can not know how your labor/delivery is going to go. Your body and your baby...
Caitlin Hanson
- Sep 14, 2018
- 2 min
Potty Training: Mom Advice
Things you will need for potty training: 1.) Patience, there are three things you can not force your kiddo to do: eat, sleep, or poop. I...
Caitlin Hanson
- Sep 12, 2018
- 3 min
Baby Food: Tips on Making Your Own
I've done a combination of both, making my own baby food and buying organic baby food from the store. Making your own is going to be...
Caitlin Hanson
- Sep 7, 2018
- 1 min
Space Out Help: Have Back Up Come When You Need Them Most
After our son was born, my husband was home with me for the first week and a half. When he returned to work, that's when I needed help...
Caitlin Hanson
- Aug 31, 2018
- 9 min
What to register for: all the things for baby from birth through toddler years
All the things. You will accumulate a large amount of stuff for your little one. This is a comprehensive list of what you will need for...