Author Archives: brieanne
Commentary
A few days ago, I posted about the well-intentioned (usually) comments that strangers and family alike make that might not come across how they hope. Just this morning a friend posted on Facebook about people asking what is wrong with … Continue reading
New Etsy Designs – Birthday Invitations
Yesterday, we showed you some of our new baby shower invitations, and today we are showing you a few of our new birthday party invitations! So what birthday party theme would you love to see us tackle? Let us know!
New Etsy Designs – Baby Shower
It’s been semi-quiet here on the blog, but that is because we’ve been working on new birthday invitations and baby shower invitations for our Etsy shop. First up, here are some of our new baby shower invitations: What do you … Continue reading
The Name Game
When Brandon and I were choosing a name for Eleanor, we were a bit overwhelmed. There are so many names out there! We only knew one thing: we weren’t going to reveal the name until she was born (this turned … Continue reading
Stuff We Say
I saw this yesterday on Design Mom and couldn’t resist posting. These are hysterical! Nathan Ripperger is dad takes things he has said to his kids and turns them into posters. I can only imagine how close to home these … Continue reading
Top of the Morning!
A bit o’ green in time for St. Patrick’s day Vintage Green Kids Scho… BusyBreeVintag… $40.00 Baby Shoes Ruffled Mary… podsshoes $27.00 Green Apple of my Eye K… LAOriginalsjus… $19.00 St. Patrick’s Day, … WeChooseJoy $22.50 love birds Wall clock- … Continue reading
Sleep…the Update
So. A few weeks ago I wrote about the subject of sleep and my sleep woes. I thought I would give an update as to our progress. Confession. I wrote those two sentences on March 1. I was all fired … Continue reading
Ikea PRESSA = Babysitter?
So I’ve discovered that the Ikea Pressa octopus hanger makes a great distraction/entertainer for a baby! Stick some colorful baby socks on it, hang it above your baby and you have a makeshift mobile! Nothing like entertaining the baby while … Continue reading
Subtitles
One of the things my sister said to me early on after Ellie came along was “Don’t you wish they came with subtitles?” The answer was a resounding yes, and today I’m especially wishing she came with subtitles. Since around … Continue reading




Aw, she looks _________
For some reason, I find that people have a need to assign some state to Eleanor when we are around. I typically smile and just ignore the comments, but on my more sensitive days it makes me feel like they … Continue reading →