Book Themed First Birthday Party
I knew I wanted to pick a theme that was simple and sweet but not over-done and so I thought, "what does Callum really enjoy?" The...
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Baby + Toddler
I never thought I'd say that I'm a mom of two boys but in August 2020 I had my second son (we didn't know both of them were boys until delivery) and we couldn't be more thrilled. My boys are 3 years apart and I am loving having two kids. It's nuts most days (excuse the pun) but seeing them interact together is the sweetest and I can't wait to watch their relationship grow. I am loving the baby phase so much and it's amazing to see how much my toddler is learning every day. I'll be excited to see the meltdowns over the wrong color cup in my review mirror though!
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Baby + toddler blog posts
Ever Deane
- Jul 8, 2021
Moving Part 4: Jet Lag With Two Kids + Moving Emotions
I knew jet lag was going to be tough because we had flown to SA and France with Oliver when he was 5 months and 20 months old and it took...
Ever Deane
- Jun 29, 2021
Moving Overseas Part 3: Flying from America to South Africa with a 3 year old and a baby (33 hours)
(post contains affiliate links) 2 hours in: We arrived at the airport in DC after our two hour drive from Pennsylvania, and unloaded our...
Ever Deane
- May 31, 2021
Moving Overseas - Part Two: Road trip from NC to PA
We decided to go to Pennsylvania on the way to Washington DC before our flight to South Africa, to say goodbye to my dad’s family. He is...
Ever Deane
- Mar 22, 2021
Baby's First Year Essentials
Ten years after doing my wedding registry we had the satisfaction of going through Buy Buy Baby with one of those scanner things beeping...
Ever Deane
- Mar 16, 2021
Transitioning your toddler from naps to quiet time
Oliver napped consistently until around October 2020 when he turned three years old and it was daylight savings time and we said goodbye...
Ever Deane
- Mar 12, 2021
Transition from zero to one child and one to two kids
Honestly thinking back to our zero to one child transition gives me anxiety. So you can probably guess my answer to the question… What...
Ever Deane
- Oct 9, 2020
Montessori Inspired France-Themed Gender Neutral Nursery
One of the purposes of a Montessori nursery is to allow for independence/freedom. The room is set up 100% baby-proof and accessible to baby.
Ever Deane
- Sep 22, 2020
Callum’s Birth Story
Our first family picture in the hospital, eager to get home to Oliver. Monday August 24, 2020 I woke up in the night (Aug 23) and had a...
Ever Deane
- May 29, 2020
Chewy Chocolate Cookies + Tips For Baking With Toddlers
My mom has been making these Chewy Chocolate Cookies since I was a child and she even stacked them like a cake and put candles in them...
Ever Deane
- May 14, 2020
First Pregnancy 2017 vs Second Pregnancy 2020
Well, if you didn’t know already (because I realize I hadn’t even announced our pregnancy on the blog yet, oops!) I am pregnant with our...
Ever Deane
- Mar 3, 2019
Ikea Hack: Toddler Kitchen Helper Stool
I knew I wanted a “kitchen helper stool” or “toddler learning tower stool” (whatever you want to call it) but the only ones I could find...
Ever Deane
- Dec 20, 2018
Breastfeeding: Newborn to past a year
**I am not sharing medical advice, just my breastfeeding journey. Please consult a professional for breastfeeding support.** There are...
Ever Deane
- Nov 7, 2018
Gifts for baby: Toys and Books for 9 – 18 months
1. Xylophone My mom got this xylophone for Oliver’s birthday after a lot of research. She went and tried different ones out to make sure...
Ever Deane
- Oct 20, 2018
Oliver’s First Birthday Party + Cute Thank-You Notes
We made it around the sun and back! Cute thank-you cards by Basic Invite for all the SPCA donations and Oliver’s gifts. **Sponsored post...
Ever Deane
- Sep 29, 2018
11 month update: Digital privacy thoughts
Catch up on previous updates here: Oliver’s birth story | Month 1+2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9...
Ever Deane
- Sep 20, 2018
Yoga with baby: Itsy Bitsy Yoga by Helen Garabedian
I call out “Downward Facing Dog” and Ollie does it! So cute! I started doing “Itsy Bitsy Yoga” (a book by Helen Garabedian – given to me...
Ever Deane
- Sep 13, 2018
Traveling as a vegan + flying with a baby
The family that squints together stays together! The Deane family finally got to the beach for the first time this Summer, now that it’s...
Ever Deane
- Aug 10, 2018
Oliver’s 10 month update: Wanting all our food + developing his will
Catch up on previous updates: Oliver’s birth story | Month 1+2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 |...
Ever Deane
- Aug 8, 2018
The Joy Of Vegan Baking’s Vanilla Cupcakes + Hosting a Couple’s Baby Shower
I love these simple baby shower invites I found online. I edited out our personal information just for privacy. Little girl’s washing...
Ever Deane
- Jul 20, 2018
Montessori Style Nursery: Pros and Cons + Baby Toy Wish List
On hot days, shirts and shorts are optional especially with my cute Charlie Banana cloth diaper. | Object Permanence Box | I love having...
Ever Deane
- Jul 14, 2018
How to start cloth diapering
I know I haven’t been doing this for a long time at all, but I did want to write down some encouragement to those of you who are thinking...
Ever Deane
- Jul 8, 2018
Oliver’s 9 month update: All the milestones but no more teeth
Catch up on previous updates: Oliver’s birth story | Month 1+2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 9 months out...
Ever Deane
- Jun 19, 2018
Taking baby to the pool
Oliver’s face the entire time: a slight grimace. But at the end it’s all smiles! Oliver has his cloth diaper back on and is ready to get...
Ever Deane
- Jun 7, 2018
Oliver’s 8 month update: Separation anxiety + Getting on a schedule-ish
Catch up on previous updates: Oliver’s birth story | Month 1+2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Happy 8 months sweet...
Ever Deane
- May 25, 2018
What I will do differently for baby #2 (if there is one)
First of all let me say that baby number two is not on the horizon at all. I have joked to Daniel saying that when Oliver can make me a...
Ever Deane
- May 15, 2018
7 month update: Starting Solids + Cloth Nappies
Catch up on previous updates: Oliver’s birth story | Month 1+2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Loving the warm weather for...
Ever Deane
- May 7, 2018
Vegan Lactation No-Bake Cookies + My Breastfeeding Journey
Breastfeeding is one of those things that I hadn’t heard much about before I had to do it. Of course I went to the classes and practiced...
Ever Deane
- Apr 30, 2018
Our holiday in South Africa: Being vegan + Flying with a baby
Ready to leave Charlotte on our 24 hour trip to South Africa. Oliver looks a little concerned but he had nothing to be worried about. The...
Ever Deane
- Apr 25, 2018
Oliver’s 6 month update: Teething + Jet lag
Catch up on previous updates: Oliver’s birth story | Month 1+2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 Daniel captured this special picture of us...
Ever Deane
- Mar 9, 2018
Learning to love my postpartum body + Oliver’s 5-month update
5 month old Oliver wearing my brother’s old cap. Check out Oliver’s previous updates: Birth story, Month 1 & 2 (oh gosh – this was a...
Ever Deane
- Feb 6, 2018
Oliver’s 4 month update: Goodnight, sleep tight
Our little vegan baby, Oliver, is 4 months old and now I understand how all parents say that time flies. (However, the first 2 months...
Ever Deane
- Jan 30, 2018
Oliver’s Montessori-Inspired Nursery
I absolutely love the last three questions of this quote and think they should be nailed to my forehead when I make any kind of purchase-...
Ever Deane
- Jan 12, 2018
Oliver’s Three Month Update: The Fog Lifts
Check out my previous mama update in Diary of an Overwhelmed First Time Mom. Everyone kept saying that life with a newborn would get...
Ever Deane
- Dec 6, 2017
Diary of an Overwhelmed First Time Mom
Week 1 The first week was amazing. A-maz-ing. I remember texting my friend Kristy, on October 15, “I’m high on life right now!” I really...
Ever Deane
- Nov 14, 2017
Oliver’s birth story
Catch up on all my pregnancy updates: Vegan Pregnancy Update {39 weeks} Vegan Pregnancy Update {38 weeks} Vegan Pregnancy Update {37...
Ever Deane
- Oct 15, 2017
Vegan Pregnancy Update Week 39: Baby arrives
Vegan Pregnancy Update {38 weeks} Vegan Pregnancy Update {37 weeks} Vegan Pregnancy Update {36 weeks} Vegan Pregnancy Update {35 weeks}...
Ever Deane
- Jul 20, 2017
Kendra’s Baby Registry Favorites
Have you ever stepped foot into a “baby store” like BuyBuyBaby for example? It’s like you have to be part of some sort of a club to know...
Ever Deane
- Apr 28, 2017
Boy or Girl? Why We Aren’t Finding Out the Gender
In a calculated and over-organized world, we plan a lot. We have “To Do” lists, grocery lists (which are essential to me otherwise I...
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