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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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...
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