Alyssa Dawson

Friday Favorites March 12

Arizona’s weather is a little bit confusing right now. One minute we have hot weather, then cold, then super windy. It’s all kind of confusing, but at least I get to wear my cute sweaters still. haha! Anyways, I’m over here dreaming about Spring weather and all the clothes that come with it. I’m talking all the long floral dresses, cute tops, fun shoes. I can’t be the only one. Either way, I wanted to share all the stuff I’ve been looking at lately. Where are your favorite places to shop for clothes? Spring Tops… Read More

A Birth Story – Elsie Joan

I feel like the hospital holds a special place for me, specifically this hospital. The place where I’ve had all three of my girls, where we first became parents, where we finally understood what a sleepless night was. The hospital where I learned what postpartum looked like, and realized that having a baby was going to be the biggest-blessing and the biggest-learning-moment of my life. The hospital for me is a place of re-cupe, beginning, and love. Those first few moments, minutes, and hours after having a baby are priceless. And some of my very… Read More

Our Favorite Baby Monitor + A Peek at Elsie’s Nursery

Now that we have 3 kids I feel like a professional mom at quite a few things. I think I’ve mastered diaper changes, the sleepless nights, and all the feedingsl So I feel pretty confident recommending all the baby gadgets too. One of the things that I always wanted when I first had a baby was a camera monitor. Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like I need to constantly be watching, and checking to make sure my new babies are breathing. I like to be able to zoom in on them and watch… Read More

Getting Some Time For Yourself as The Weather Cools Down

This post is sponsored by Celestial Seasonings, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. It’s my favorite time of year, the weather is cooling down, and all the holidays are about to begin. I love how festive everyone gets, and I love the hustle and bustle of cheer in the air. But, with all that hustle and bustle comes a lot to add to your to-do list, which can make finding time for your personal wellness and self-care a little tough. One of my favorite things to do this time of year,… Read More

What Do You REALLY Need in Your Diaper Bag

Let’s be real, how many blogs have you read that give you lists and lists of things that you “need” for your diaper bag? Every time I read them I think about how heavy my diaper bag is going to be with all that stuff in there. So, here I am setting the record straight and showing you the things you really need in your diaper bag. With each phase of childhood, things can change, but for the most part, our diaper bag has stayed the same, plus or minus diapers. These links are affiliate… Read More