Elize’s Birth Story
Below is the birth story of welcoming our 8 lb 5 oz 20.75 inch little girl, Elize Claire Stiemsma on 5/20/2021. Before diving into…
First Week of Life with Baby #2 – My Top 8 Most Used Items
I had so much anxiety about welcoming a second babe into our lives, but I am so relieved with how well we've all adjusted.…
Toddler Playroom I Before and After
Slowly but surely, we are tackling each room in this house. From the day we moved in (back in January of 2020) Eastyn's playroom…
First Trimester: A Little Different This Time Around
I know those who have been pregnant more than once will agree, but goodness is every pregnancy different! I wanted to give a little…
Toddler Gift List (25+ ideas)
I have to admit that Greg and I had a list for EJ’s Christmas and Birthday gathering for a few months. A few things,…
It was a girl, and we named her Lena
Coping with loss or life's difficulties are like being on a small boat in the middle of the ocean. The waves come and they…
Top 5 Favorite Baby Clothing Brands
There are hundreds of baby brands out there for clothing and there is no denying that all parents have their favorites! Check out my…
10 Baby-Led Weaning Breakfast Ideas
When we first started EJ with baby-led weaning at 6 months, I'd never felt so lost. Meal times, which could be so simple with…
Nursing Mama Must-Haves
My goal when I first gave birth was to make it 6 months of breastfeeding. We are now 7 months into our breastfeeding journey…
6 Months of Life with Eastyn / Baby Led Weaning & Sleep “Training”
I thought it was about time that I sat down and recapped life and especially, life with Eastyn. I wish I could say it feels…