Dear Pregnant Infertile Friend, Well that sounds like quite the oxymoron, doesn't it? I'll start by saying congratulations, and I fully understand if you're feeling nothing more than completely terrified right now. Your brain is most likely fried and your body is probably already exhausted. I'm sure you feel like you've been set on autopilot [...]
I'm still in shock that our little man turned one last week. The last year has been the greatest and most transformative year of my life. I feel incredibly blessed and can't wait to see what the coming year has in store for our family. Anyways, onto sharing all the pizza-themed first birthday party ideas. [...]
The TherMOMirror: Giving Parents Safety and Peace of Mind. As new parents, we are inundated with an overwhelming number of products that are designed to make us feel safer with our little ones. There are bassinets that prevent dangerous rolling in newborns, devices that monitor breathing while baby sleeps, an apparatus that saves a child [...]
It finally feels like "life lately" posts may be necessary to share all the things in one place. So, here I am being completely unoriginal in the title of this post. I want to give warning that I am discussing fertility treatment and our family plans in this post. Saying Goodbye to my Grandmother We [...]
About two weeks ago, we decided we would try to take a last-minute trip to Newport, Rhode Island. Back in November when I started bedrest, I joked to Ben that I was going to book a month rental in Newport for the summer. We never did, and I am regretting that decision! Next year we [...]
I thought this week would be the perfect time to share the story behind Benny's name. Today I shared one of my favorite children's books, Always Anjali, on Instagram Reels. In the book, the main character has trouble accepting her unique name. Our son is named Benjamin João, and this is the story of how [...]
Benny is just about 11 weeks old, and we are ready to share our honest thoughts on the Snoo. By no means do we regret renting it, but we packed it up to return this weekend. I'll explain why in this post. What is the Snoo? The Snoo is a bassinet that claims to be [...]
Today I am sharing some budget friendly denim I can't stop wearing. Delving back into the world of real pants has been a daunting task. A few weeks ago, I had an epiphany. Rather than attempting- and failing- to squeeze into my old jeans, why not just buy new ones in an appropriate size? Genius, [...]
A peek at what's in our diaper bag. The Bag The bag itself is the gorgeous "Brielle Backpack" from Austin Fowler (gifted). What initially caught my eye was the bag's gorgeous shade of blue. It's a backpack which makes it super easy to carry even with the fullest hands. Inside the backpack, there are several [...]
While this story is still very much one in progress, I am going to share my breast-feeding success story today. Without spoiling the ending, I will tell you that my story does not end in my child happily nursing or with me producing dozens of ounces of milk each day. Our story is a success, [...]
Spring weather will be here in the coming weeks! As I looked in my closet, I realized I needed to invest in some flowy and flattering dresses for spring. The last thing I will do is complain about my body as she pulled through for me in 2022. That being said, I currently feel most [...]
Trigger warning- This post contains details about our pregnancy complications. How I'm Feeling First and foremost, we're incredibly relieved that Baby Boy is still in there and looking very strong. I am reminded everyday that I have the best partner and friend in Ben as he continues to show me what unconditional love looks like. [...]
I start my day with a smoothie, and I used to struggle to make one with a substantial amount of calories. Over the last few months, my recipes always include these surprising smoothie add-ons. 1. Mushrooms My friend Haley, suggested adding frozen mushrooms to my smoothie. I thought she was absolutely insane. Mushrooms? Gross! Once [...]
Sharing all the basic information on this awesome crafting machine
Here are my Three Things Thursday- 1/14/21 1. These bin clips Lately, I've been moderately obsessed with organizing and labeling things. My new Cricut machine makes me feel unstoppable. Pretty soon, I am going to start putting labels on people. (I'm kidding) I posted to stories asking for your favorites, and so many of you [...]
I realize that some of you have been surviving virtual learning for months now. If you're reading this and consider yourself an e-learning pro, please be sure to comment with your tips below as I'm sure many of us could use the advice. When schools closed in early March last year in Connecticut, I remember [...]
Detailing Birdies Teacher Discount Program
We are better together- always. I feel super passionate about the current state of public education. As someone who once worked in an underfunded school, I am the first person to get on my soapbox and talk about how all schools are not created equal. Yes, all teachers spend their own hard-earned money on items [...]
There is something special about experiencing nostalgic moments with your child by your side. Both myself and Ben are Connecticut natives and have fond memories of visiting Lake Compounce as children. The park has been around for over 175 years, making it America's First amusement park! A few weeks ago, we had the joy of taking Benny [...]
Summer Plans We are officially 20 days from summer break, and I am counting down the days. Being back at work this year has been quite a ride. I really doubted myself in the fall and wondered how I would juggle being a full-time working mom. But, here we are! 9 months back to teaching [...]
