When Chloe was 16 months old, we traveled to Japan (Tokyo and Kyoto) and Hong Kong. Our trip was 17 days in total including travel days. We hadn’t traveled internationally since over a year before Chloe was born, and we…
Complete Guide to California Maternity Leave Benefits for Expecting Moms
Having a baby on the way brings a lot of excitement—and questions! One of those questions is how to continue receiving income while you are on parental leave. Here in California, as new moms we’re lucky to have access to…
Best Parenting Books for New Moms: 6 Must-Reads in 2025
As an expecting or first time mom, navigating the world of pregnancy and parenting can be overwhelming. There’s a million different books and articles out there and it can be hard to know what information is reliable. I’m a big…
How to Manage Baby Eczema: Skincare Routine and Treatments
At our three-month baby checkup, my daughter was diagnosed with moderate eczema. It wasn’t so bad that she had open wounds or uncontrolled scratching. Even so, it still pained us to see inflamed red patches all over her back and…
The 9 Most Stylish Diaper Bags You’ll Love Using
Often, being a mom feels like we have to sacrifice style because of all the new lifestyle demands. I’ve felt this too, especially when carrying our big bulky diaper bag instead of a cute purse everywhere now! When I first…
Easy & Healthy Lunch Ideas for a 1 Year Old
Feeding a 1-year-old can be tricky since their preferences seem to change every day. A 1-year-old also can’t chew very well yet and their number of teeth varies widely. And of course, catering to another (little) human in the house…
