Let’s be real—announcing your pregnancy at Thanksgiving is basically the plot of every heartwarming holiday movie, except this time you’re the star. And honestly? There’s no better time to drop the baby bomb than when your entire family is already gathered around the table, stuffed with mashed potatoes and emotions running high. But here’s the …
Gender Reveal Cookies: The Sweetest Way to Celebrate Your Big News!
So, you’ve got a gender reveal coming up—and you want to do something a little different. Something fun, delicious, and memorable. Sure, balloons, confetti, and cake pops are all classic choices, but have you considered gender reveal cookies? Yes, cookies! 🍪 They’re not only adorable but can also be customized in endless ways to make …
1 Month Baby Photoshoot Ideas You Can Do At Home!
So, your little one is turning one month old—how did that happen so fast? If you’re like most new parents, you want to freeze this moment forever. Baby photoshoots are a must, but you don’t need to spend a fortune at a professional studio to capture beautiful moments. You can totally pull off a 1-month-old …
30 Amazing Fine Motor Activities for Toddlers
Your toddler’s hands are tiny design studios—always reaching, pinching, and “immproving” the living room styling. You want screen-free, calm-making activities that actually build skills and look cute on your feed. Same. I’ve rounded up 30 fine motor activities for toddlers that work in real life, photograph beautifully, and sneak in the good stuff: pincer grasp, …
31 Spooky Halloween Gender Reveal Cake Ideas for 2025
You want a cake that’s adorable, a little creepy, and totally center-stage at your reveal party. Same. I love Halloween bakes because the theatrics do half the work—dark cocoa, neon drips, cauldrons of goo—and the reveal color (pink or blue) gets to pop like fireworks. Every idea below keeps things simple, party-proof, and wildly photogenic. …
25 Fall Baby Shower Foods That Wow: Cozy Bites, Zero Stress, All Compliments
You’ve got a shower to host, a registry to peek at, and approximately zero time to fuss with fussy food. I feel you. Fall flavors save the day here—warm spices, orchard fruit, maple everything—aka the cozy, crowd-pleasing energy your party deserves. Today’s lineup brings 25 easy, adorable, and downright delicious baby shower bites that you …
Pregnancy-Safe Seasonal Allergy Tips
You want to breathe, sleep, and function like a human while you grow another human. Totally fair ask. I wrangled seasonal allergies through two pregnancies, and I learned that smart routines + a few pregnancy-safe tools can crush the sneezes without stressing you (or your OB). Ever wish someone would just hand you a simple …
Positive Affirmations For Kids (FREE PRINTABLE CARDS)
You want your kid to feel brave, kind, and capable—not just on shiny report-card days but on shoes-are-lost-again mornings. Same here. I started using positive affirmations for kids after a string of meltdowns over math and messy ponytails. We kept it short, said it out loud, and turned it into a daily micro-ritual. Guess what? …
A Little Boo Is Almost Due: Spooky-Cute DĂ©cor Ideas
You want spooky-cute without actual scares, right? Same. I adore the a little boo is almost due theme because it blends cozy fall vibes with baby sweetness and a pinch of Halloween mischief. I’ve thrown this party in a tiny apartment and a backyard, and both felt magical—think soft ghosts, twinkle lights, and pastel pumpkins. …
Weeknight Meal-Planning Hacks for Busy Parents
You know that 6 p.m. scramble where hunger rises, the fridge stares back blankly, and someone asks, “What’s for dinner?” I used to wing it and hope for a miracle. Now I lean on simple, repeatable meal-planning hacks that calm the chaos and still deliver food kids actually eat. If you want fast weeknight dinners, …