I wanted to do a quick review on a shower seat I bought recently to help make my bath time less exhausting. Yes, I said shower seat. Ever since my pregnancy began (with my center of gravity shifting off center), I found that standing up in a hot shower for more than 10 minutes was […]
Wordless Wednesdays: Sleepy
What can I say? Our pom, Thor is just as tired as I am today….well, maybe a tad more, considering he’ll sleep anywhere he can squeeze his poofy tush :)! Good night.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
I know Valentine’s Day is often overrated and just another Hallmark holiday to drive consumer spending, but a girl can’t help but get excited…especially when her husband remembers that you can never go wrong with flowers…and sends a bouquet to her at work :)! It was a nice surprise to see them as I made […]
25 Weeks Pregnant
This week in my pregnancy countdown, my baby is the size of a rutabuga (a large round yellow-fleshed root that is eaten as a vegetable) and about 13 1/2 inches long. Baby is still working on building up some fat and looking more and more like a new born (instead of an alien? hehe). Nothing […]
Summer Camp Giveaway: Catalina Island Camps
I recently heard about an amazing new giveaway from The SITS Girls and wanted to spread the word to those who know of a deserving child between the ages of 8 and 17 that would enjoy a trip to Los Angeles for a summer camp program! The overnight program, Catalina Islands Camps, is one of […]
Baby Registry Checklist for New Moms: How to Start, Where to Register & What to Include
Inside: Are you pregnant and looking for tips for starting a baby registry? See our ideas to make the process less stressful and find the best places to register. Grab your free baby registry checklist at the end! {UPDATED: September 2019; Original publish date February 2012} When I was planning my wedding two and a […]
Product Review: Neutrogena Naturals
There are a multitude of things a pregnant woman must be cautious about. Not only do we have to worry about the things we eat or the physical labor to avoid, but we also have to be very careful about the everyday products we use on our bodies, face wash included. I was really surprised […]
24 Weeks Pregnant
In addition to celebrating the Giants win in Super Bowl XLVI this past weekend (which baby Chili enjoyed in utero!), it was also a time to celebrate the 24 week mark! According to BabyCenter.com, my little nugget is growing steadily and is just over a pound, measuring almost a foot long (picture an ear of […]
Letters from Daddy 1/24/12
{Letters from Daddy are a series of letters from expectant father to son, on what it means to be a man.} Dear Chili, As I live and breathe today, you are still about four months away from emerging into this world to take your very first breath. You will find yourself born into a world […]
Easy Ways to Pack Pregnancy Power Foods Into Your Meals
I have to admit it: I wish I could eat healthy all the time now that I’m pregnant. But the truth is, it’s just not possible. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve definitely changed my eating habits for the better now that I’m expecting. I mean, I always make sure to add at least two pieces […]
