As the Christmas season is upon us, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to share one of my favorite Christmas traditions: hosting a Family-Friendly Christmas Cookie Exchange. Bring a dozen, take a dozen – it’s a delightful way to indulge in the spirit of giving and savor the joy of theContinue Reading
Worried about your daughter becoming Big Sis? As a new mother to two, welcoming a second bundle of joy into the family is an exciting yet challenging journey. One of the key aspects is preparing your firstborn for the big sister role. While Stella has only been ‘Big Sis’ forContinue Reading
Welcome to the base of New Cotton Blend, where chaos meets coffee stains and a touch of toddler fingerprints—yes, it’s the home of a busy, working mom! As a perpetual juggler of schedules, to-do lists, and mommy duties, maintaining a clean home has become overwhelming, exhausting, and expensive! I’m constantlyContinue Reading
Hello, lovely readers! I hope this blog post finds you well. Today, I’m excited to share something extra special with you all. As a new mother of two, and someone who’s just entered her thirties, I thought it would be a fantastic idea to celebrate not just my own 30thContinue Reading
Bout to pop with baby #2 any day now, and we’re starting to pack up all the goods for our visit to the hospital. As a nurse and a mother, I understand the immense value of the dedicated healthcare professionals who support us during the exhilarating journey of childbirth. OurContinue Reading
Time is wild. I legit feel like I just posted the blog about our Babymoon to the Outer Banks, which was a full two years ago when I was pregnant with Stella! I’m now 36 weeks with baby boy, and reflecting on our Dream Baby Moon to 30A at 30Continue Reading
Welcoming a second baby into the world is an occasion filled with love and excitement. As our family prepares for baby #2, it just felt right to celebrate with our close family and friends! While traditional baby showers are often associated with the arrival of the firstborn, hosting a babyContinue Reading
Don’t have to do much convincing to get me out for time with my girls, and a sugary treat! A few of us north county mama’s had the pleasure of taking a cake decorating class last night with Blair of Prickle Bakeshop! Check out her shop here. Grab a fewContinue Reading
Everyone thought we were crazy booking a two-week trip to Italy with our one-year-old daughter, Stella. And while there may have been some truth to that, I’m here to share with you that it is doable!! And you’re not crazy for thinking you can do it. We parents are luckyContinue Reading
We’re back in the US as of a week ago, after the busiest 2 week adventure in Italy! Taylor and I brought our 1 year old, Stella, all the way to Europe! I’m as surprised as you are haha. Luckily, we were traveling with my MIL and bro-in-law. Having someContinue Reading