Tag Archives: Lacey Major
Park it
Parks can be a mom’s best friend. The trees, the benches, the swings … the perfect place to kill a few hours on a pretty afternoon. Before you head out of the house for a day of carefree fun, though, … Continue reading
Happy day
May is one of my favorite months for several reasons. Two of those reasons: my birthday (today!) and Mother’s Day. Since they are usually within a few days of each other, I get double celebrations right on top of each … Continue reading
In bloom
Flowers are popping up everywhere! I love this time of year—but I don’t love that I tend to kill every bloom I touch. So I like to surround myself with pretty florals that don’t require water, sunlight, or anything else … Continue reading
Sleep tight
Sleep. Does anyone ever get enough? I don’t think I’ve ever met a mom who doesn’t feel at least a little bit tired all the time. However, sleep is never more elusive than when you’re the proud parent of a … Continue reading
Project Nest! Nursery DIYs
If you’ve picked up a copy of our April issue, you might’ve noticed a few of our favorite nursery DIYs on page 98. Here, we’ll show you step-by-easy-step instructions for making them part of your own home. Project one: Paper … Continue reading
Room with a view
This nursery had double inspiration: I first came across this print, which is perfect for my collection of positive/inspiring prints, and it brought to mind last week’s color palette for my post on baby shower supplies. I immediately realized that … Continue reading
April showers
There’s been a lot of talk of April showers here lately, and while I’m not a fan of the wet weather, I am a big fan of the other kind of shower—the let’s-party-and-celebrate-baby variety, to be exact. Planning and decorating … Continue reading
Bag lady
One of my closest friends is having her third baby this summer (yay!), and I’ve been debating what I should get her since she already has pretty much everything she needs from the first two go-rounds. I think I’ve finally … Continue reading
Pretty pastels
I like my colors bright: Give me the choice of red or pink, and I’m going to pick red every time. But this time of year, it feels like the pastels are taking over. Lavender, light pink, baby blue … … Continue reading
Good buys
In the mood for a few feel-good buys? All these pretty picks are from companies who are working to make our world a better place, whether by donating a matching item to someone in need, handing over a portion of … Continue reading
Easy silhouettes
Silhouettes make for a pretty picture, but they can be pricey. Why not DIY? This might be the easiest project you’ll ever tackle. Cost: Only a couple of bucks for materials, plus a frame. Total time: Less than an hour … Continue reading
Use your words
A few months back I started hanging inspirational-slash-motivational prints around the house to remind my children to treat people—particularly themselves—with the love and respect that we all deserve. At first I think they thought I was nuts. But slowly they … Continue reading
Oh deer
I keep thinking I’m going to get tired of all the deer decor around my house, and then I fall in love with something else deer-themed and realize I’m not over it yet. Case in point: This print, which I … Continue reading
Shape up
I’ve been loving geometric prints lately. It seems that triangles are taking over my home (confession: I made something similar to the adorable mobile shown below and hung it over my desk, just for fun), and all the items featured … Continue reading
A solid start
Those first bites of “real” food are always memorable. Somewhere around your little one’s sixth month, you’ll likely introduce her to solids. Start with something easily digestible—rice cereal is a common favorite first food, but yellow or orange vegetables also … Continue reading
Project Nest! Clothespin chandelier
Who knew clothespins could be so cute? Create a chandelier-type hanging for your little one’s nursery. Cost: Less than $10 Total time: About 2 hours Supplies: Clothespins Embroidery rings Twine The clothespins can be found at any discount or craft … Continue reading
Tips for photographing your baby
Your baby has arrived, and it’s time to let the world know! Professional photographer and mom of two Angela Morris walks us through the process of capturing a perfect picture for your baby’s birth announcement, so you can share your … Continue reading
Lessons from kids
My kids teach me things daily—like what amount of blood requires an emergency room visit, how to get grape juice out of brand-spanking new carpet and the nicest way to explain to a 4-year-old why that fish he was trying … Continue reading
What you need to know about breastfeeding
The most common question that follows the ever-popular, “When are you due?” and “Do you know what you’re having?” is a prompt to begin a debate: “Are you going to breastfeed?” The dispute over breast vs. bottle has caused more … Continue reading
Lacey’s breastfeeding experiences
“As a woman who has two children and had two entirely different nursing experiences, I know that there is more than one side to the breastfeeding story. When my oldest was born, I gave nursing an honest shot. For four … Continue reading
Feeling your baby’s pain
About a week after my daughter was born I had my first official parental breakdown. Riley was born several weeks early and was receiving medicine through an IV, which had to be moved every couple of days. On this particular … Continue reading
5 reasons to meditate today
Many moms-to-be swear by the benefits of the age-old art of meditation. Meditation seriously reduces stress levels, which goes beyond good mental and emotional health—stress can cause your body to deteriorate physically, too. It brings about a sense of peace. … Continue reading
