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. These were my favorite places to visit in Yellowstone. First, the Grand Prismatic Spring at the Midway Geyser Basin. We arrived here shortly before sunset and the place just had a great atmosphere. It was cold outside, in the 40s, which helped create this steam everywhere that made the place beautiful. There was a wooden boardwalk that a

Hey there mama, just wanted to tell you it's ok to take a break. It's good to go do something on your own, with friends, or get a babysitter and go on a date with your spouse. Getting to have some time away from the constant motion of chores, and assisting with all the things, helps me embrace my routine when I return. Now, that we have moved to Utah, my favorite way to get a break from mom duties is hiking. I like being outside, taking in all the nature, capturing photos

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 home. This all started with baby showers before they were born, and then continued with every Christmas, birthday, and holiday in between. My oldest soon turns four, and with this knowledge comes the dread of the onslaught of gifts we will receive. Then, I read about a fiver party. This idea is the perfect solution to the overwhelming pr

So, this is a warning for expecting Mommas who haven't had their first baby yet. Once you announce to loved ones, colleagues, and friends that you are pregnant, brace yourself, your body will now become an object to those around you that can be discussed openly, and as if you are not there, and can be touched without invitation. Let me explain. Once you are pregnant, all bets are off, as far as personal space, boundaries, and discussing how big you are or aren't. Now that

The Keekaroo Peanut Changer is expensive starting around $105! I wish it wasn't, but I would buy it again, and this is why. It's easy to clean. Just wipe it down, rinse it off, and dry it, and it's ready to go. There are no covers that need to be removed, washed, and put back on. The changing pad itself can be scrubbed in a sink or a tub if need be, and rinsed. Although, I have not had to resort to this yet, but I'm sure one colossal mess will happen at some point and I

The bath support by Angel Care is my go to for infants. The perforated seat is a soft, flexible material that is comfortable for little bodies and allows water and soap to wash through. The perimeter of the seat is hard plastic. The design reclines babies at an angle, so, it is easy to wash, rinse their heads, and not get soap in their eyes. The raised shape of the seat between baby's legs prevents them from sliding down which Woody demonstrates. If you are looking for a

Huggies OverNites prevents leaks overnight when little ones' regular diapers are not doing the job. These are more absorbent and save me from having a crying kid in the middle of the night, and from changing sheets in the middle of the night. So, if you are in the same spot with nightly leaks, give these a try and let me know what you think. You got this Momma! #overnites #huggies #huggiesovernites #overnight #night #nightdiaper #leakydiaper #momhelp #momadvice #help #advi

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 challenge. This is what worked for us when we tried to figure out what to name our little guys. So, let me back up, we were a little different than most new parents. We decided not to share our little guys’ names until they were born. Here are some reasons why: First, usually when a name was shared with friends, family, or coworkers, they would off

My diaper changing essentials are Pampers Swaddlers, Pampers Aqua Pure Water Wipes, and Desitin Diaper Cream. I have not tried all of the different diaper brands, but of the few I have tried, these are my favorite. They fit well, do not leak unexpectedly (there will always be occasions where a diaper cannot contain the mess), don't have a weird smell (some diapers do), are soft and seem comfortable for baby. Tip: For new parents, diapers come in sizes N-7, N for newborn. I

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 bathroom setup. First, I gather all the supplies I need and get the bathroom ready, before getting my little one. So, he is happily and safely playing or being watched by Dada while I gather all the things. We have a space heater in our bathroom, so, I turn that on full blast to get the room toasty.  Then, I put the bath support in the tub, a fold

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. It's a one time price of $4.99 in the app store. I have used it for both of my kiddos. This helps the first few weeks or months when I wanted to keep track of which breast I last fed on, and how long has it been since their last feeding. This app also has the ability to keep track of how long they sleep, how many wet and dirty diapers th