Motherhood
Reflections on motherhood, mindful parenting, and the beauty of raising little ones while staying rooted in your own identity.
Motherhood brings a whole new set of challenges—and joys!—but your style doesn’t have to be one of the sacrifices. Designer diaper bags can be as practical as they are chic, and some luxurious options make the perfect diaper bags without compromising on fashion. In this post on Cathclaire today, we’ll…
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With the limitless options for shopping at any given moment thanks to the internet, it is easy to experience indecisiveness when choosing an outfit for any occasion: especially outfits for family photos…when you are responsible for styling more than ONE outfit. I think experts call this “decision fatigue.” Kevin, Phoenix,…
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The best designer tote bags for fashionable mothers exude MILF-ness (yes, I said it) and have room for all of the trappings of motherhood: the extra makeup we didn’t have time to throw on before we left the house, sippy cups, blankets, snacks, and diapers galore. While what is inside…
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In my opinion, the Doona infant stroller is the best stroller for travel. It’s revolutionary design that turns a carseat into a stroller in seconds and can easily be gate checked between flights makes it a no brainer for my family! Read on to see my full Doona stroller review.…
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Are you in the market for a Pack and Play that is not functional but also easy on the eyes? Look no further than the Bugaboo Stardust Play Yard. Your little one will love it just as much as you! JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to…
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Phoenix’s first birthday party was one for the books and some of my favorite memories TO DATE. I kept the party decor minimal with a simple silver colored theme and made the centerpiece a wall of printed out photos of our family over the past year. The collage wall was…
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If you are a breastfeeding mom or preparing for the arrival of your little one, I hope my Lansiloh Breastmilk Collector review is helpful for you! It is a great item to have to support your breastfeeding journey and a great addition to your registry. I have been breastfeeding for…
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Christmas cards from our family didn’t go out this year but we made a virtual Christmas card with the best matching Christmas jammies around, Petite Plume. How good are these matching robes on Phoenix and Kev? It melts my heart every time I look at these photos! Merry, merry Christmas…
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The Elvie breast pump is a wireless, hands free breast milk pump for breastfeeding moms. Here is my honest review of the Elvie breast pump. At the time of this post, I have been breastfeeding my first child for 9 months. For the first six months, I never left the…
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Postpartum means something different for everyone and for me, it means a tad bigger while I lose my baby weight and that the number one priority for pants is COMFORT. Whether it has been a few weeks and you need all the comfort for your under carriage or its been…
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Considering a carseat for your little one? Here is my review of the Nuna Pipa carseat from Nordstrom. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. While I was pregnant with Phoenix,…
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Wearing your baby in the summer can be quite the sweaty task between the hot days and the exercise of carrying around another human. Consider a 52% linen Artipoppe Zeitgeist Baby Carrier for the summertime. They look fabulous too. *Get $55 dollars off of your Artipoppe baby carrier with this…
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Whether you are a busy mom, a busy woman, or trying to tap into your journey to pregnancy, I highly recommend this short and powerful guided meditation “Turning Your Love Inward” by Dr. Joe Dispenza. Dr. Joe Dispenza provides some of my favorite guided meditations. He is the first teacher…
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I have several purchases that I have cherished throughout these months of quarantine. P.S Does anybody know how long it has been? Me either. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Anything to add a little luxury to these days of being at home…
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Here is my birth story from March 3, the day I became a mother thanks to Phoenix Michael. Thank you to the staff at St. Francis Medical Center, Dr. Paoloni at River City OBGYN, and my mother – my inspiration and my lactation consultant. Best in the biz if you…
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Finding a fashionable diaper bag that is chic, high quality, and has comfortable straps (let’s be real, diaper bags get UBER heavy) is quite the task. Let me save you the time searching for one and introduce you to Nisolo leather products. This brand is sustainable and also made of…
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While I could do a blogpost on what my baby registry (and maybe I will!), I wanted to first give you guys a breakdown of what I consider essential for the first few weeks of having a newborn. I’m talking tried and true products I have used, over and over…
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Are you a mother looking for the best quality and chic baby carrier on the market? Artipoppe has got you covered with the best and the most fashionable baby carrier options. Because after all, your baby carrier is an extension of your outfit – just like your diaper bag. **Shop…
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Obviously, I am not a doctor so consult yours before taking any of these supplements for your immune system or postpartum. For me – each of these supplements helped (and continue to help) me with my postpartum recovery. Lypo-spheric Vitamin C, Glutathione, and B-Complex : LivOn laboratories has insane technology…
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