Baby + Toddler

Ever Deane

Sep 9, 2021

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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Moving Part 4: Jet Lag With Two Kids + Moving Emotions

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...

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Moving Overseas Part 3: Flying from America to South Africa with a 3 year old and a baby (33 hours)

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...

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Moving Overseas - Part Two: Road trip from NC to PA

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...

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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...

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Transitioning your toddler from naps to quiet time

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...

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Transition from zero to one child and one to two kids

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...

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Montessori Inspired France-Themed Gender Neutral Nursery

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.

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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...

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Chewy Chocolate Cookies + Tips For Baking With Toddlers

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...

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First Pregnancy 2017 vs Second Pregnancy 2020

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...

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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...

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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...

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Gifts for baby: Toys and Books for 9 – 18 months

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...

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Oliver’s First Birthday Party + Cute Thank-You Notes

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...

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11 month update: Digital privacy thoughts

Ever Deane

Sep 29, 2018

11 month update: Digital privacy thoughts

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Yoga with baby: Itsy Bitsy Yoga by Helen Garabedian

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...

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Traveling as a vegan + flying with a baby

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...

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Oliver’s 10 month update: Wanting all our food + developing his will

Ever Deane

Aug 10, 2018

Oliver’s 10 month update: Wanting all our food + developing his will

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The Joy Of Vegan Baking’s Vanilla Cupcakes + Hosting a Couple’s Baby Shower

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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