If you follow me on Instagram you know we got hit hard with the stomach bug for the first time at the end of last week. We are finally in the clear but boy was it rough! I truly understand now when people say it’s the worst ever to care for a sick child when […]

It’s hard to believe Halloween is next week! Today Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC is back to share some tips on how to best handle the influx of Halloween candy that’s about to appear! For more from Crystal check out her tips on how to get your toddler to eat what you want!  It’s that time […]

After a bad bought of the stomach bug over here we are finally on the mend and I’m excited to cook some cozy fall dinners to go along with this chilly fall air this week! I’m adapting all of these recipes to make them dairy-free (read more about my tips for going dairy-free while breastfeeding […]

In this series we share birth stories of all kinds from mothers around the globe — with the hope that they inspire, educate and inform expecting mothers. Interested in sharing your birth story? Email us at info@themamanotes.com . You can read more birth stories here.  Baby’s Name: Grace Elizabeth Mother’s Name: Kelly Birthdate: May 27th, 2015. Location: San Diego, […]

Summer Friday’s Overtime Mask: I’m dying to try the second product from the Summer Friday line – I’m a huge fan of the first product (the Jet Lag Mask) and have high hopes for this exfoliating mask that’s packed with fall’s favorite…pumpkin. SkipHop Greenwich Convertible Backpack Diaper Bag: Love this new sleek design for fall […]

Let me preface this personal essay by saying I know screen time is a controversial topic…and I’m in no way judging any moms for how much or little screen time their kids have. It’s a personal choice that every parent needs to figure out on their own. I’ve read a lot about the screen time […]

TGIF! Here’s a few of my favorite finds from the week. I’m getting Piper ready for school and then I’m off to NYC for 2 nights. I could not be more excited or need a little break more! Hope you have a great weekend. Did you see the CUTEST TOTE BAG COLLAB we launched with […]

Today we are bringing you a colorful, fun shared boys room that was designed by Elizabeth Rees who designed the space. Chances are you’ve seen removable wallpaper by Elizabeth’s company, Chasing Paper in some of your favorite room tours on the internet. Elizabeth designed this functional and bold space for her nephews and we are […]

Tired mamas rejoice! We all know how it feels to be in those early stages of motherhood when you haven’t slept more than 3 hours straight in days, spend all morning re-heating your coffee and your to-do list just seems to get longer by the day. There are actually a few easy tactics to manage […]

  *This is an older post I’ve updated on 10/5/2018 I’ve posted on Instagram about how I make my own baby food and lots of people have inquired about what I do and I finally got around to snapping some pictures last week! Here’s a quick video on how I make my baby food and everything […]

I’m wearing my favorite Madewell top + Old Navy Power Jeans  This week was pretty busy for us – getting back into the swing of things after the wedding we were at last week. My birthday is on Monday and I’m looking forward to a long weekend with the girls – we are going apple […]

October is National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. Today was are sharing a reader essay on miscarriage. We are happy to be able to provide a platform for women to share their journeys with pregnancy and motherhood because all stories deserve the chance to be shared. Read more essays on motherhood here and check […]