I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has followed and supported the blog so far! Legumes & Layettes is in its infancy and your support has meant the world to me! As you know, I have a passion for supporting local, so it’s no surprise that given the opportunity I have decided to … More Our Journey Continues…
Here’s a peek into our son’s playroom! This past month our little guy has been inching his way to becoming fully mobile/getting into trouble. We decided to be proactive and set up a playroom where he can run around and play (his nursery was too small). We couldn’t be happier that this weekend-long project is … More Nate’s Playroom
1) Euphoria You meet your first born child for the first time and you’re dumbfounded by his/her perfection. The hellish birth experience is in the rear-view mirror and you can focus on the adorable miracle child bestowed to you. You’ll be amazed by the ridiculous comments that fly out of your mouth “Oh honey! Even … More The Five Stages of New Parenting
I adore being a SAHM and tolerate the many hats I wear (personal assist to an infant, resident chef, laundress, maid, gofer, household warden). The exception is my part-time gig as “superintendent to various technicians and/or delivery persons.” As I sit here housebound entertaining my son, unable to run obligatory errands, and pining for our … More When I Wish I Could Delegate
1. If you’re not fed within 5 minutes of waking up, you’ll DIE 2. The best playtime happens between 2 & 4 am 3. Peeing prior to my mom getting the diaper on is the spice of life 4. Tolerating a car seat requires a delicate balance of ideal temperatures, unlimited pacifiers, & constant motion 5. … More Mantras of My 6-Month-Old Son
Bellini (Baby & Teen Furniture): Tilly Lion & Tiger Book Ends I’m obsessed with these book ends–unique and practical. They are heavy enough to support books but soft enough they won’t hurt my little one once he’s old enough to ransack his entire room. On the expensive side but I kept decor to a minimum … More Stylish & Functional Children’s Products
In the past year, I’ve granted myself an honorary medical degree in obstetrics and a doctorate in child development thanks to Google. Not only is Googling the biggest time suck available on the market, it’s psychologically destructive when done improperly. During pregnancy it requires almost nothing to Google yourself into a full-blown hysteria over the … More Brief Insights for New Parents: Google Abstinence
Over the weekend I initiated a discussion with my husband concerning the future of my blog. The ultimate question was whether to keep it or stop blogging altogether (I’ve only been at it for a month). My husband was caught off guard since I’m constantly blabbing about how much I’ve enjoyed developing the blog. Despite … More Mom Guilt is a Happiness Hindrance
I’ve always assumed good taste and healthy were mutually exclusive (case in point raw vegetables). Throughout my quest to evolve my eating habits from abominable to acceptable I’ve discovered some brands that made the process tolerable. Food For Life: Ezekiel 4:9 My husband and I are obsessed with Ezekiel 4:9 bread & tortillas; our favorites … More Tips for a Healthier You: Four Brands That Make Healthy Eating Easy
(Photo credit: The Whole Kids Foundation website) Schools across the country are serving up TV dinner style lunches. It’s a haven of greasy, salty, sugary, processed madness. Our child won’t be entering the school system for another six years. This doesn’t stop me from having panic attacks over the future of his lunch tray. Although … More Save Our Children from the Tater Tot & Pizza Buffet!
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