The baby isn't here yet, but that doesn't mean I don't already know what will be going in my diaper bag.  As a third time mom, I'm really trying to streamline what are the absolute essentials since at times we'll also be carting around 2 other big kids and don't have the luxury of a 20 minute diaper change while you dig around trying to find a diaper that is buried under 5 pounds of toys. This time around, I'll be using the Petunia Pickle Bottom City Carryall (affiliate link for Nordstrom) instead of the Boxy Bag I had for Aubrey and Luke.  A friend of mine had this for her 2nd and she … [Read more...]

Many many moons ago, after I had Aubrey, I realized how some things are just essential while nursing a baby.  At home, I mainly wore pjs and would just lift up my shirt, unhook my bra, and nurse her.  But as we ventured out of the house, I needed a better solution that was easy on the wallet since I didn't know how long I would nurse her.   Let's be real.  Whenever we start the breastfeeding journey with our newborns, we don't know how long it will be.  There are so many things that can come up that halt it early.  Since this was my first, I didn't know what to expect, and had a … [Read more...]

This past weekend I was invited to an intimate brunch to speak with the founders of CareLuLu.  All opinions are mine.    Last month I received an invitation in my email from CareLuLu.  I hadn't heard of them, and set out to good ol' Google to learn more. I was intrigued by what I first saw, and RSVP'd yes.  This past weekend I ventured down to the Roof on Wilshire in Los Angeles to meet the husband & wife team - Jen & Patrick - and learn more about their business. Husband and wife teams are always intriguing.  Have you worked with your spouse before? I have.  You might … [Read more...]

Parents, I want you to envision something with me.  You have your adorable toddler, who is tiny and still has the little chunky hands & indents on their knuckles.  You give them a bath after dinner, get them in snuggly pajamas, kiss them goodnight and put them to bed.  You wake up in the morning, change their diaper and put on their freshly washed outfit they've worn time and time again...only to realize they grew 3 inches from when you kissed them last night, and when they woke you up this morning. How is that possible??? Now, you remember that you have to change out their straps on … [Read more...]