“To my daughter I will say ‘See your beauty without a compliment or a mirror.’ “ – Della Hicks-Wilson I remember the day very clearly when we found out the gender of our first baby. In the moment, I was…
Breastfeeding vs Formula Feeding – Why I’m Choosing to Formula Feed My Second Baby
**Updated June 14, 2018: Breastfeeding vs Formula Feeding? That was the question I debated early into my second pregnancy. I have now given birth to my second daughter and eventually made the decision to only formula feed her. This wasn’t…
Best Baby Stroller Travel Systems – Top Five Picks
Welcome to another edition of my Favorite Things! Today I wanted to share with you the best baby stroller travel systems and the five that are at the top of my list. (This post contains affiliate links, which means if…
High Protein, Kid Friendly Smoothie Recipe
This kid friendly smoothie is perfect for the picky eaters in your family. It packs in lots of fruit, veggies and protein all in one drink. And the best part – it’s super easy! As a busy mom, I love…
A Letter to My Firstborn Before She Becomes a Sister
In these last few days before we welcome our second daughter, I wanted to write a letter to my firstborn, my oldest daughter, about how much this time together has meant to me and about how excited I am for…
Best Breakfast Place in Los Angeles
Today’s Favorite Things post is all about my favorite breakfast place in Los Angeles. There’s a lot of competition in this city as far as good restaurants go but let me share with you why this one has made me…
One Pan Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Skillet
This one pan dinner recipe couldn’t get any easier! Mexican dishes are my favorite and this is no exception. If you are familiar with the Mexican dish chilaquiles, then you’ll notice that this is a version of that dish but…
Top 10 Favorite Dinner Recipes from Pinterest
Welcome to a collection of some of my favorite recipes I’ve found on Pinterest! These are dinner recipes that our family loves and that I actually cook on a regular basis. I have to say that up until about three…
My Personal Story on Why I Left My Career to be a Stay-At-Home Mom
When I sat down to write this, I have to admit – I was scared. It’s hard to share such a personal story but I hope in sharing this, that it might help someone else that may be going through…
Our Weekend in Phoenix
To say my mom and I are close would be an understatement. She is more than my mom, she is my best friend and someone I can count on for anything. We have always lived within twenty minutes of each…