Being a full-time working ( new) mom always presents a unique set of challenges. As most of you know, my quest here is to make my life as simple (yet luxurious) with nothing short of intentional purchases. Mila has had her fair share of toys...
No or Low-Cost Gift Giving Guides for a New Mom
posted by: The Sun Queen
March 1, 2020
Prior to 2020 I would have drafted a gift giving guide that included hot-style picks or smart gifts for any woman. Fast forward to 2019, the year I became a mommy, and my gift giving suggestions are surprisingly low or no-cost. If you’re a gal,...
Infant 4 and 5 Month Feeding & Nap Schedule
posted by: The Sun Queen
January 21, 2020
Since my last post there’s been plenty of learning on my end when it comes to the baby world. Transitioning from breastfeeding to formula has allowed me the opportunity to track my baby’s trends closely and I thought it may be helpful to some of...
What to Expect when Breastfeeding and How to Handle Mastitis, a Breast Abscess and Surgery
posted by: The Sun Queen
November 12, 2019
The ability to breastfeed my baby was a blessing but unfortunately a bad case of mastitis turned into a breast abscess nightmare.
Fall Fashion Essential: Adding to Your Capsule Wardrobe
posted by: The Sun Queen
October 7, 2019
One of my favorite things to do each season includes carefully building my capsule wardrobe. The idea of a capsule wardrobe really ignited in me after visiting Europe for the first time, somewhere around seven years ago . I recall my first trip to Paris...
Guide to a Simple and Minimal Baby Nursery
posted by: The Sun Queen
September 23, 2019
Getting ready for baby has been such a fun experience but needless to say I'm a planner at heart and much thought went into what I wanted to purchase and actually set up before baby's arrival.
Most pregnant couples opt to enroll in some type of birth course to prep for the birth of their first child. Guess what? We didn’t. I’m currently 38 weeks pregnant and with our work schedules and outlook on life, we figured we could do some...
How I unintentionally planned for my maternity capsule wardrobe. Read through for my recommendations and lessons learned.
I have been reflecting more frequently on the need to take in your surroundings and make use of what you have around you. This is likely why you may have noticed that it’s been a good minute since I last published a post both here...
Living with intention. What does it entail? This is something most of us try to achieve or “sell” ourselves into the idea of but it can be so much harder to accomplish. Why? Because, if you’re anything like me chances are that you spend more...