As a stay at home Mom with two little kids (an almost 2 1/2 year old and a 6 month old), I know just how hard it is make time for yourself. I have a hard time taking showers regularly (so gross, yet so true), so I’ll be the first to admit that finding time […]
May 22, 2013
Massage Heights :: Review & Giveaway
Heaven. On. Earth. That’s what I just experienced at Massage Heights in Marin last week. Believe it or not, I just experienced my first ever custom facial. To be completely honest, I was a little nervous about the entire process. Since I wouldn’t necessarily consider myself a “spa” person (something about being a stay-at-home-Mom with […]
May 20, 2013
On a Lighter Note, Life is REALLY Good
Last week was rough (hence the reason I wrote this post and this post) and after a VERY fun weekend and a little more sleep (and three nights of tough yet successful sleep training), I wanted to share a few fun photos from the past couple days because while we’ve been going through a bit […]
May 17, 2013
Dear Neighbor
Dear Neighbor, I still remember when we moved in almost 3 years ago and one of your first comments to us was, “thank GOD you guys don’t have kids…the couple who just moved out had two crazy boys running around the apartment all day.” I was pregnant. I wasn’t showing yet, but I was 5 […]
May 17, 2013
Mac’s 6 Month Pediatrician Appointment & Stats
We walked away from yesterday’s appointment with the following information :: Mackenzie is a beast (which we knew) Abigail is manipulating us (which we had a feeling was the case) It’s time to sleep train (again…ugh) It’s time to start solids (woohoo!) And last but not least, when you have to wait 45 minutes for […]
May 16, 2013
Our Apartment is Shrinking
I’m not big on complaining…especially when I know how good I have it. I have an amazing family, a hard-working and super-romantic husband, two beautiful, happy, and healthy daughters, and the list goes on…I have a great life. But today, I feel like changing things up, letting my guard down, and complaining a bit. Out […]
May 10, 2013
The Raffi Report :: Mackenzie is 6 Months
Ahhhhh!!! Our littlest love is already 6 months old!?! Where the heck is the time going? The past month has been incredible. Mackenzie’s personality has only continued to blossom and her full body smile keeps getting more and more animated (which I didn’t know was possible). She and I went on a wonderful trip out […]
May 9, 2013
How to wean your toddler off a pacifier
Let me start this out by saying that I’m no expert in the field of removing pacifiers. I’m simply a Mom who had a two year old who was OBSESSED with hers. So obsessed, in fact, that part of me was convinced she’d head off to college with one hidden in her suitcase somewhere. When […]
May 6, 2013
Turbulence or Vomit :: Which is Worse? (Flying with a 6 month old)
Sometimes I wonder why I make the decisions I do when it comes to kids and traveling. I’ve flown solo with an incredibly active 18 month old while 6+ months pregnant and shared a seat with her; I’ve traveled with a sick 2 month old and really sick 2 year old, simultaneously; and most recently, […]
April 25, 2013
5 Additional Must Have Baby Items (0-6 Months)
Hello again! I’m following up on my 14 Must Have Baby Items (0-6 Months). Why? Well, it’s because I wrote this list when I only had one baby. Now that I have two, I have additional insight on some helpful (and fun) items to get you through the first 6 months. Each baby is so […]





May 23, 2013
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