Lacy Stroessner
35 Baby Names for Little Foodies
It’s no secret I love food. I love to read about it. I love to make it. Best of all, I love to EAT it. Most of our family vacations are centered around food! (Nothing wrong with that!) From books about food to clothes and nursery decor centered around food, little ones can be foodies too! If you are a foodie who is expecting a little one, you will LOVE these baby names. Click through for 35 awesome baby names, all inspired by FOOD!
A Backyard Movie Night Birthday Party
It’s finally the season for being outdoors! From barbecues and picnics to bonfires and movie nights, there are so many amazing things to enjoy with the entire family. When my daughter turned two, we threw her a Backyard Movie Night Birthday Party. She loves movies, hot dogs, and popcorn, so we thought it would be her dream come true! The party was surprisingly easy to plan. We even made the movie screen ourselves! Click through to see all of the fun details…
Being the Mama of a Daddy's Girl
My oldest daughter, Adair, is a daddy’s girl. I used to think it was just a phase because when her baby sister was born, she spent lots of extra time with her daddy. But now, her sister is a toddler, and it’s clearly not a phase. Addie is a daddy’s girl to her core. Some days, this makes me a bit sad. I wish I was the one she wanted to comfort her when she was scared or hurt. I wish I was the one she preferred to read her books. Instead, it’s her daddy. Always. Some days though, it’s pretty cool to see their bond. The way they love each other, the way they “get” each other – it’s pretty rare…
Bento Lunch Ideas for Little Foodies
Sometimes, I spend too much time on Pinterest when I could be doing something a little more productive. The upside of it though, is that I get to see lots of trends – from fashion and food to parties and home decor, there is always something that fascinates me. One thing I kept seeing over and over were these cute little lunches called bentos. I had never heard of a bento before, but picture after picture, they had me intrigued. Each time I saw a photo, they were these cute, bright, and organized little lunches. They made me want to get creative in my kitchen! After doing a bit of research and talking to a few bento experts, I now feel like I know what a bento is and how to make one. Click through to learn ALL about Bento Boxes to make for your little ones…
A Mother's Love
Before I gave birth to my second daughter, Ingrid, I read the book, The Birth House, by Ami McKay. I remember a line from the book about an old French saying, “L’amour de Maman,” or “a mother’s love.” That phrase has stuck with me the past year, as a simple yet poignant way of capturing the unconditional and immediate love I feel for my children each and every day. This Mother’s Day, 14 mothers share their love for their children…
