The Sarcastic Parent

So you want to be a Pinterest Parent?…Nailed it!

You know what I am talking about. Those Pinterest posts regarding babies and nurseries that are just so effin' cute, you can hardly help but wish you could be their child. Pinterest can be an amazing place for those pregnant days when you can't stop thinking about babies and you have made the decision that you are going to be the "quirky crafty mom". It can also set a standard that nearly no mother can feasibly meet. I can't even tell you how many hours were used up scrolling through to get the most perfect inspiration picture of how I...

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The Torment that is…Cradle Cap

Maybe torment is a strong word, but cradle cap sucks. Inga had/has a very mild case of and thank god she has lots of hair to make it not so conspicuous. My first bit of advice is that if you feel your child might have cradle cap would be to Google it. You will feel so much better about your child's few flakes when you see what some "parents" allow their child's head to accumulate to. My husband thought that Inga's was really bad and would tell other people how terrible it was until I showed him that which is...

01.2.14 Motherhood No Comments

The Minimalist’s Guide to the Hospital Bag

Ok, I get. You want to be prepared for every possible situation at the hospital. You don't want to leave any situational stone unturned. But do you really need to bring your entire stereo system for relaxation and your entire bedding set for comfort? I am a planner and so is my husband. He will pretty much bring a backpack full of "survival essentials" everywhere we go and I will admit that we totally over packed for the hospital. We brought water, computers, clothing options, books. I think I saw our cat in one of the bags at some point. ...

01.1.14 Motherhood 21 Comments

The REAL Newborn Essentials

First things first. Every parent will feel that they need an item more than another parent. These are the newborn essentials that we felt we needed and it's on you if you feel you need more. may contain some affiliate links One of the first bits of advice I can give is to pace yourself. Only get what you need for the first few weeks. Trust, you will have PLENTY of time sitting around for 3 months buying stuff online. Or if you want to make your life difficult, you can venture out and buy stuff at a store. Either way,...

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So you want to be a Pinterest Parent?…Nailed it!

The Torment that is…Cradle Cap

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