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Fun Easter Party Ideas for kids and adults too

Aurora is about to have her first Easter and I am going to throw her a little party. Yes, I understand that a 10 month old will not have a lot (or any!) memories of her first Easter. However, that doesn’t mean she won’t enjoy it! I love hosting get togethers so my goal is […]

How To do a Day Trip to the Channel Islands

If you’ve been to the Southern California Coast, chances are you’ve seen the Channel Islands. On clear days, they rise up out of the Pacific, faint outlines in the distance. They’ve always beckoned me. I would gaze at them and wonder how could islands exist in plain sight that I haven’t explored? They appeared to […]

Unique Baby Brands that I Love

I kept a short list of my favorite baby brands in a notes document on my phone. I decided it was time to make this into a blog post and share some of my faves with you all. Coco Moon Hawaii A brand with a real sense of identity, Coco Moon Hawaii is a truly […]

Babymoon Destinations for Every Type

The Tropical Babymoon: Hawaii When I was toting a beach ball around my midline, all I wanted to do was relax in the sun, eating delicious foods, and dangling my toes in the warm ocean. Hawaii was the obvious choice for me. I spent a week on Kauai and this isle’s feminine energy and super […]

Baby Solids: 6 to 9 Months Baby Food Guide

For a list of all the foods that we usually give, check out my Typical Foods for 6-9months old guide. For more information on my favorite store-bought food, check out my Easier than Homemade post.  See my review of Baby Led Weaning vs Purées   Meals per Day From 6-7.5 months, we were doing breakfast […]

Baby Solids: Easier than Homemade Baby Food

So while I do love to make homemade baby food for my little girl, whether purée or steamed veggies, meats etc, it takes a lot of time. For me it was finding a balance. I wanted to enjoy making her food and not get bogged down by the frequency and quantity of it. I found […]

Baby Solids: Typical Foods for 6 to 9 months

Continued post from Baby Solids: Baby Led Weaning vs Purées For me, the hardest part was figuring out WHAT to make and worrying that her meals were “well rounded.” The below list shows a lot of the go-tos that I prepare, in addition to my Once Upon a Farm pouches and Yumi jars. Blends/Purées Avocado with […]

Baby Solids: Baby Led Weaning vs Purées

This is a follow up to my previous post where I share what we did for solids from 4-6 months.   At 6 months, I really noticed a change in Aurora and a much greater interest in food. Now it was much harder to eat in front of her as she was very interested in […]

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