Maternity

Ode to the Third Trimester

Earlier today one of my very typical cravings sent me frantically diving into the wells of our overly stuffed snack cabinet for a packet of my favorite Justin's almond butter. Instead, I found an individual serving of the same brand of peanut butter, expired and...

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Finding My Moments of Zen + a $500 Belabumbum Giveaway

I think I've finally figured out the formula for the reason behind why children grow so quickly. It's actually pretty simple, which surprises me the most about why I have been so completely baffled at the rate that my children are changing and getting older,...

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Back to NYC, Back to Me, Back to my Belabumbum

My first trip to New York City after our move to Santa Cruz in August was in late February this year. I was so anxious to stand amongst the towers of endless buildings and see if I felt any different than I did when we...

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Project 4.0

We are finally able to share our exciting news and we all couldn't possibly be happier. Coming September, 2014. Our blessings are so, so many and I couldn't be more honored to share it with you. This post wasn't sponsored by anything but love. Thank you for that...

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Fashion For A Cause

As I get older, many things are beginning to really come into focus in terms of what is important to me, how I want to spend my time and money and with whom, besides my children, I want to share moments with. Becoming a parent made...

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Baby Shower Gift Guide Day 5: For Momma

One thing that many of us tend to overlook when we are pregnant is ourselves-especially when there are other children running around. It is so crucial to make sure that we not only take care of our bodies, but take care of our minds as...

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Fashion’s Night Out, Pregnant Version

This year's kickoff to New York Fashion Week was just a teensy bit different than how I celebrated last year. As it turns out, being nearly 7 months pregnant will make you stick out like a sore thumb on a night that is filled with...

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Summer Streets and Step & Repeats

The past three consecutive Saturdays in August, Park Avenue has been closed to vehicles and opened to bikers, pedestrians and everyone in-between for what they call Summer Streets. We've managed to make it out to two-the festivities along the way are so much fun and...

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Myself in 4D

I've changed. Everything from my emotions to my physical form have been enhanced and supercharged, 10 fold. This pregnancy is threatening to do me in almost entirely. I'm re-learning the wheel within myself at lightning speed, although not quite as gracefully as I would have hoped. My first...

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