Stitch Fix: July 2017

Oh hey there Stitch Fix day! I have been crazy late on sharing this, and I am actually completely skipping my June box at this point. Time just gets away from you in the summer, you know? Anyway, time for my July box!

The Best Way to Ship Your Breast Milk Home

Two weeks ago, I went on my first trip away since Ella was born – to Orlando for BlogHer and to spend a few days with my Moms Without Answers girls. I was excited for the trip and time get some time away, and Chris was 100% behind me and ready for him to go. I got everything packed and ready, but as a nursing and pumping mom, I had to figure out an extra piece of the puzzle – how was I going to get my milk home?

Catching Up

Oh my word. It feels like it’s been ages since I did a good old-fashioned catch up post around here, so that’s what’s on the docket for today. Here’s what we’ve been up to for the past few weeks! Abbie got a haircut. Not just a trim, a full cut – she told me before we […]

Workplace Happiness as a Working Mom

Being a working mom is not easy. Between the commute, the planning, and the crazy schedules, it’s a lot to keep up with, and that’s why it’s so important to make sure that work is worth it, and that you’re happy at work. Finding the right fit at work can be hard – making sure […]

What’s in My Pump Bag: A List For Working Moms

One of the things I was nervous about when I went back to work a few months ago didn’t have anything to do with daycare, or with work itself.

It was packing my pump bag. I wanted to make sure I was prepared for every situation and had everything I needed to make pumping at work as easy as I could. I’m pretty happy with the supplies I have stashed in my bag, so I wanted to share in case you’re trying to pack your pump bag too!

When Motherhood is Hard

I so often like to write as if everything is sunshine and rainbows. Look at me, being crazy busy and making it all work! Look at me – if I’m doing it, you can too! I like my writing to be a source of positivity and inspiration. I am always trying to find the positive […]