Aloha! Today my sweet little family and I are headed to Hawaii for a much-needed tropical getaway. Technically it's not all play since we are going for my husband's work, however, this does not rain on my excitement in the least. We have not had a proper vacation in years and the stress of the last ...
best board books for babies
Waverley loves books. Like really, truly, can't-leave-home-without-one obsessed with books. Nate and I are hoping this means she's destined for great, nerdy, and intellectual pursuits. She definitely has her favorites and grows excited when it's time to read the titles below. And since it is the ...
gift guide for the kids
It's officially gift shopping season! Are you ready! I am busily checking names off of my list, which seems to grow exponentially each year as more little ones join our family. It's lovely, fun, and spectacular ... yet all of the gifts to buy can grow intimidating. Not to mention, shopping for kids ...
essential baby gear for 8 to 12 month-olds
By eight to twelve months, it seems impossible to add any more items to a little one's essential shopping list. True, most of the major gear has already been purchased for 0-4 month-olds and 4-8 month-olds. However, there are certainly a few new necessities by the time an infant is in this stage. ...
waverley’s weekend wish list
Okay, I know some (all?) of you are still experiencing 80+ degree weather and this is highly premature, but here in Alaska we are mere weeks away from our first snowfall. (So I am told, I am new to this.) The fire weeds are completely gone and by the time I return from Oregon next month there will ...
