While brainstorming ideas for this blog post I came across this quote from Joyce Armor, "Think of stretch marks as pregnancy service stripes." It made me think twice about my body and everything it has gone through, including giving birth to a little human.

Fall Florals for Two

*I received clothing from PinkBlush in exchange for a review. This post may contain affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

I can't believe we're in the middle of September! There's a slight fall chill in the air (thanks Hurricane Florence), so that means summer is really coming to an end. Fall is my favorite season and I can't wait to really get into a #FallFeels mood!

6 Tips for Dreamy Cake Smash Photos At Home

It's been a little over a month since McKenna's first birthday and I still can't believe she's one! Even after 400 days on this Earth she still continues to amaze me. I knew I wanted to commemorate the occasion with a cake smash photo shoot and these photos did not disappoint. I think they are the most beautiful pictures of my little girl that I've EVER taken (#humblebrag)! I learned a few things while attempting to get these photos taken that will definitely help you out as you plan and take your little one's cake smash photos at home.

Our Tried & True Nighttime Routine

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As a first-time mom it took me months to even think of developing a nighttime routine for McKenna. I thought I could just lay her in her bassinet at bedtime and she would magically fall asleep. If I could only redo one thing from her first year I would definitely incorporate a bedtime routine from the start. Since we've started using this tried and true nighttime routine McKenna falls asleep faster and stays asleep longer! Of course, a tried and true nighttime routine isn't complete without using tried and true gentler products from JOHNSON'S®!