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Our Favorite Children’s Holiday Movies (You Won’t Mind Watching Too)

Now that I have young kids, I find myself on the hunt for good holiday movies that I can put on from time to time. I’ve done some research online to find new movies to try, but there are some children’s holiday movies that my kids just go back to each time. I thought it’d be helpful to share a few of our favorites (two of which saved me on…

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Blake’s Berry First Birthday Party

A few weeks ago we celebrated sweet Blake turning one. The past year has gone by in a blur. But I can’t imagine our family without her. She truly completes us! I saw this cute berry theme idea on Pinterest (of course) and loved it. As soon as I knew the theme, I reached out to Madeleine from Madeleine Creative. She’s helped us with several parties, including Four’s first birthday party and a…

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10 Things We Love for Blake at 10 Months

I honestly can’t believe it, but Blake is already 10 (and a half) months old. She will be one year old in September. This past year has flown by, and I love every stage she’s been through even more than the one before. It’s wild that we’re already starting to plan her first birthday! She’s getting so much personality but she’s truly the most chill baby. I think maybe it’s a…

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What I’d Include On My Baby Registry As a First-Time Mom Today

When I was pregnant with Four, I had zero idea what I’d need to take care of a baby. Of course, I did *tons* of research online to see what we might need, but ultimately, it was a shot in the dark on what to include on our baby registry. When I created our registry, I added all of the items friends told me I’d need, and we ended up…

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My Mom Uniform When I Don’t Have Time to Worry About My Outfit

Here at BTD, we love a neutral look. So it’s no surprise that on the days when I don’t have time to worry about my outfit, I opt for a mom look that is tone-on-tone. I’ve shared my love for a monochromatic outfit before, and I truly think it’s just so timeless, while also being a bit on trend as well. STEP 1: Comfortable Pants On the days when I’m full-on…

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Our Favorite Baby Sleep Sack

I’ve had a lot of people message me asking what baby sleep sack we use for the kids, so I thought I’d dedicate an entire blog post to the one we use every day and the others that we tried and ended up not using. It’s probably important that I share the disclaimer that both of my kids have been really good sleepers. I feel super blessed. So many of…

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Easter Basket Gift Ideas for Kids

Okay, I have to admit that I’m pretty proud of myself. I’ve actually started putting together the kids’ Easter baskets already. (Well, more just ordering the gifts, but still.) I had a great time putting together Four’s Easter basket last year — it was fun finding little trinkets to include. I figured I’d share what I’ve bought or have my eye on for both baskets this year. Since each basket…

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The $20 Sippy Cup I Swear By

I never thought I’d be writing an entire blog post about one sippy cup, but here we are. Long gone are the days when this blog felt more fashion-focused than anything. We’re getting REAL with our content these days. When Four first started using a sippy cup, I was honestly kind of overwhelmed with all of the options. Like literally had NO idea what to look for. We tried several…

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Four’s Car-Themed Birthday Party

So many of you DM’d me with questions after I posted about Four’s second birthday party on Instagram. I covered a lot of it in stories, but I wanted to put it on the blog too (with links!) for any of you who want to come back to this when you’re planning a party or looking for inspo. It feels like we JUST had Four’s first birthday party like yesterday, but…

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Best Spots In Dallas for Kids

Last time I checked, it’s supposed to rain all weekend. Now that Four is a full-on toddler, he *HAS* to get his energy out or it makes for a very long day. Most days, he’ll run around our backyard for hours or we’ll visit a park. But when it rains, I’ve got to get creative and find other ways for him to be entertained. When I was looking up activities…

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My Fourth Trimester Recap

One of the things I wish people talked about more before you have a baby is the fourth trimester. I’d honestly never heard of it before I had Four, and I was kind of blindsided after coming home with him (for many reasons lol like the biggest ice storm to hit Dallas in years). Basically, the fourth trimester is the 3 months of your baby’s life. Aka the newborn phase.…

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What I’ve Learned From Transitioning From 1 to 2 Kids

One of the most common questions I get is how I’m handling the transition from 1 kid to 2. I’ve heard such varying answers from different people on this topic. Some parents think it’s easier than the first child, others think it’s harder. I think it’s so subjective. I wanted to share my thoughts regardless. As I’m writing this, Blake is only 4 months old, so I’m still fresh into…

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A Day In the Life As a Mom of Two

I’ve recently done a couple of “Day In the Life” posts on Instagram stories and gotten SO MUCH response — you guys seem to love them! I honestly really love watching/reading other people’s versions of this myself too. I think it’s just helpful to see the little tips and tricks that others do to save time in the day. Before I share more, I should note that every day is…

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The Leggings Four Wears Every Day

Remember before you have kids and you dream of dressing them in super cute clothes? Then they’re born and you realize that all you care about is what’s most practical. I spent so much money on cute pants, but these leggings from H&M are ALL I put on Four. They’re so cute and easy. We’ve literally got three packs (they come in a set of 5 different colors for $30).…

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Blake’s Nursery Reveal

I’m actually a little proud of myself for getting this done so soon after Blake was born. It took more than two months to get Four’s nursery reveal up. It’s amazing how much more put together your nursery can feel when your baby doesn’t come 5 weeks early. ;) With Blake’s nursery, I knew I wanted it to have a feminine feel without being overly girly. I’d seen several nurseries…

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Blake’s Birth Story

The time has come. I’m ready to sit down and write out what happened the night sweet baby Blake entered our world.  Call me dramatic, but it has been 19 days since she was born, and I *still* cannot wrap my head around what happened. I mean, I can. It’s just hard for me to believe.  The good news is that I can now talk about it without getting sick…

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Baby No. 2: Third Trimester Update

We are less than a month away from meeting baby girl, so I thought it’d be fitting to do a third-trimester update before she gets here! You guys sent some great questions my way, so I tried to answer as many as I could. I also divided the questions up into general and product-related, so be sure to scroll to the very end if you asked a question about a…

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Dagne Dover Diaper Bag Comparison

We’re halfway through September, which means we’re a month away from meeting baby No. 2! I’m in FULL on prep mode right now — here’s a look at everything I’m doing to prepare for this baby so I feel as confident as possible for delivery and postpartum. One of the things at the top of my list was finding a good diaper bag. Now that I’ve got two kids under…