From the moment I found out I was pregnant I dreamed of having a little one that would think I was the coolest, smartest person ever (I distinctly remember feeling this way about my mom as a kid). After life threw us a curveball we ended up moving more than a thousand miles away from … Read more
Roolee Micah Stripe MOM Dress
Roolee is one of those brands that I fell in love with on Instagram and currently fantasize about owning their entire collection. This family owned brand has the cutest clothes and they even have a line specifically for moms. Aka clothes that are comfortable and won’t have you flashing your underwear while scooping up your kid at … Read more
Expectation vs Reality: SheIn.com
If you’re like me you love seeing what items look like in real life before purchasing from an online retailer. I will hunt for reviews on websites like SheIn.com to see how these super affordable clothes really look in person, and sometimes the results are surprising. I shared another “Expectation vs Reality” post a few … Read more
Everything You Need To Potty Train Your Toddler
The moment has arrived. You’ve decided to start potty training your toddler. Congratulations! This can go smoothly or be super stressful, you can’t really know for sure until you try. Isn’t that how so much of parenting goes? And while you can’t predict how your little human is going to react to saying bye-bye to … Read more
Currently loving: Levi’s Original Trucker Jacket
Recently my friend Jane and I went to check out the launch party for a new studio space in Portland called The Light Room PDX. It’s a beautiful spot you can book hourly or daily for photoshoots! It’s not something I would ever personally need but if you’re a photographer and looking for a clean, modern space … Read more
Moms’ Night Out: AC Hotel Portland
A few weeks back my friend Erin came to visit all the way from St. Catharines, Canada (my hometown!) When she booked her flight we knew we wanted to plan a girls’ night during her time here in Portland. She has 3 kids at home (can you say supermom??) so the idea of a kid-free evening … Read more
SAHM Life: Portland Indoor Toddler Activities
If you’re anything like me, Portland winters can feel a little…long. I’m not one to turn down a stroll in the rain or a good puddle jump session but often we seek out indoor activities that will keep us dry while still having fun. This is a short list of some of the things we … Read more
Review: Verizon Google Pixel 2 XL
I’ve had my iPhone 6 for almost 3 years and it’s been pretty dang reliable until recently. Like many people, the latest iPhone updates had my phone getting slower and slower to the point where some apps wouldn’t open at all. This was around the time the nice people at Verizon contacted me and asked if I would … Read more