When it comes to babies, parents start to panic to get the house baby proofed in time for baby's arrival. In reality, you don't need to finish the task until baby is crawling and they are getting into everything and anything possible. Fortunately we did not have to do a lot of baby proofing in … Continue reading Baby Proofing Our Home
Raffia Sandals (I bought the tan version) / Sunglasses / Sunscreen Pajamas (Less expensive version here) / Straw Hat / Sundress Jean Shorts / Bathing Suit (I bought the solid red and striped version here) White Buttondown / Straw Bag / Gingham Bathing Suit (old, similar here) Hair Ties / White Denim / Skincare / Earrings
Sleep regressions are HARD. No matter the age. James has been the best sleeper from day one. When we put James down to bed at night, he sucks his thumb and puts himself to sleep. But as soon as James turned two, a switch went off. He had the toughest time going to bed, crying … Continue reading Two Year Sleep Regression
A few weeks ago, James was waking up from his nap, after only 30-45 minutes, screaming crying. It would only last a few minutes and he would eventually get back to sleep but it was really scary and sad. I immediately ran to my friend Emily Freilino who is a sleep consultant to see what … Continue reading Night Terrors vs Nightmares
Although the holidays are over, I wanted to share one of our favorite memories from the season. One weekend afternoon, Jimmy and I were sitting in our living room trying to devise a list of things to do while he was home for his two week holiday vacation. The list included visit Rockefeller Center (check!), … Continue reading A Winter’s Night in Essex, Connecticut
James and Henry have their fair share of plastic and electronic toys. However, there is something so timeless and special about wooden toys. There are so many benefits of wooden toys. They are educational, environmentally friendly, and durable. They're calming and stimulating and require imagination. It also encourages social interaction. The boys are starting to … Continue reading Our Favorite Wooden Toys
Back when we lived on the Upper East Side (about 5 years ago!) , we would make our own pizza once a week (with store bought dough of course). We had the whole routine perfected and knew exactly what the pizza needed each time. Since then, it has a been a rare occasion to have … Continue reading Our Favorite Pizza Recipe
"I don't know how you do it" is a statement I often hear. Running around doing errands is not easy with two. I am not going to sugarcoat it. Heck, it's not even easy with one! Don't get me wrong; if there is an opportunity to bring only one of my kids or go by … Continue reading Errands with Two Littles
My baby is 9 months old! Henry is the happiest baby, always laughing or smiling at everyone he encounters, especially James. The only time he is fussy is when he can't get food fast enough. He is determined, a fast learner, and loves to explore. He is crawling everywhere and discovering all new things around … Continue reading Henry’s 9 Month Update
We've been looking forward to our first holiday season in our new home since we bought it July. The Host With The Most gift guide is the perfect complement to this guide; it includes smaller gifts you would bring to a house party during the winter. These gifts are for decorating or bigger gifts for … Continue reading For The Home Gift Guide
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