Kalia's First Luau

Kalia's First Luau

Since as long as I can remember, I have abslutely loved entertaining. I love the opportunity to gather the people I love the most, and celebrate our family, our friends, and/or the holidays. In Tonga, birthdays are not often celebrated. First birthday’s are a BIG deal, but after that they don’t celebrate until 16, and then not again until 18/grduation/mission, and then soemtimes 21! As we strive to keep the culture of Tonga alive in our home as well as we can, we are three for three on going ALL OUT for first birthday’s! :]

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Breastfeeding Survival Basket

Breastfeeding Survival Basket

A few years ago I decided to put together a basket as I prepared for a baby shower, that included all of the practical things needed when breastfeeding, that most people don’t even think about when it comes to a new babe, let alone gift! But considering how important these items are to a new mama who is embarking on a journey that is a learning experience for both her and her babe, it has become my #1 go to gift for baby showers. I have SO much fun putting them together for all of my friends as they prepare for babies! Whether it’s baby number one or seven, breastfeeding is a new learning experience with each baby as each journey is SO different! So, here’s a kit that makes the most nervous soon-to-be mama less nervous about the journey that lies ahead!

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Sleep training the easy way!

Sleep training the easy way!

There are few things more important in life with a newborn than sleep. For the sake of both mama, siblings, and baby themself! Sleeping has got to be one of the most talked about topics amongst new/young moms! I don’t think I’ve ever been around a group of women with a new baby that the question “how’s baby sleeping?” doesn’t get brought up! So the question is, if it’s so important, why do I hear more moms say “I wish” than those who answer “actually, GREAT!” I like to consider myself a champ of sleeping babies, and there are more factors to it than just one! So I thought I would compile all of my thoughts, tips, and tricks together to hopefully help the next mama out when it comes to the magic of sleep! :]

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Packing Up Christmas Decor!

Packing Up Christmas Decor!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Did you chose your word of the year yet? I hope you have, and I hope you’re off to a good start so far! 

One of my favorite things to do in the first week of the year is get my Christmas decor all cleaned up and packed away! My ocd heart is very happy about organizing everything to make it easier to find next year, and make sure it stays safe and protected! So, here’s my 5 tips for packing up Christmas, to make things easier, more organized, and labeled well so that you know what’s what come next Christmas!

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From day one...my breastfeeding journey!

From day one...my breastfeeding journey!

On Friday: October 10, 2014, I became a mom to the most handsome little brown boy I had ever seen. Since I was adopted, my mom was one of my biggest supporters to the idea of breastfeeding. She never got to experience that and she wanted to make sure I did! It was VERY important to me that I breastfed as it was something I always dreamed of doing. On October 13 (day 4) we visited our pediatrician for the first time. She was my pediatrician as a child and I absolutely love her and recommend her to EVERYONE! While there, she asked me how Charlie was latching and being brand new to this experience, I figured any problems I was having at this point were just as much me as they were him, since we were both learning...

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