Mama Lovejoy Top 8 Articles From 2016

by Mama Lovejoy // January 7, 2017 // No Comments

Ahh 2016… Mama Lovejoy had tears and laughs, sentimental moments and hot mess moments. Similarly, my family started off the year on a sad (but hopeful) note, announcing our second miscarriage… then we ended on a terrific note with the... Continue reading →

Why None of our Daughters Should Be Princesses

by Mama Lovejoy // January 6, 2017 // No Comments

As my almost 3-year-old daughter and I walked through the Disney store on a just-for-fun adventure to the mall, I saw the words “Be your own hero”. I try to take every opportunity I can to empower our daughter—last year... Continue reading →

Holiday Gift Ideas for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers

by Mama Lovejoy // November 21, 2016 // No Comments

The holidays are right around the corner! Are you looking for holiday gift ideas for your little loves? These are some of our absolute favorites. We organized this list by infants (babies), toddlers (1-year-olds and 2-year-olds) and preschoolers (3-year-olds and 4-year-olds),... Continue reading →

Remember Today: You are Enough

by Mama Lovejoy // February 14, 2016 // No Comments

Today it is Valentine’s Day and we spend time trying to be enough and show our love enough to the people in our lives. With small gestures, we tell our people how much we love them. We plan dinners... Continue reading →

What We Didn’t Tell You In Our Holiday Card

by Mama Lovejoy // January 2, 2016 // 1 Comment

In December, we sent out a holiday card. We shared some happy memories and included some smiley family pictures. We wished everyone well. And we meant it. But there were some things we didn’t tell you. I’m pregnant in those... Continue reading →

5 Holiday Travel Baby Sleep Challenges and Lifesaver Solutions

by Mama Lovejoy // November 28, 2015 // No Comments

By Natalie Willes, Infant and Toddler Sleep Expert Photography by Michele Sylvester at www.michelesylvester.com Traveling during the holidays can be strenuous enough without a baby – add a little one to the mix and you have a recipe for disaster!... Continue reading →

14 Father’s Day Ideas from Real Moms

by Mama Lovejoy // June 19, 2015 // No Comments

Yes, Father’s Day is this Sunday. Need ideas for the special dad(s) in your life? Don’t you dare start shopping for ties or another “World’s Best Dad” mug. Here are a few ideas moms sent in that may help you... Continue reading →

Don’t Blow It On Mother’s Day: 12 Ideas for the Mother of Your Kids

by Mama Lovejoy // May 9, 2015 // 1 Comment

Dear husbands, fiancés, boyfriends, partners and baby daddies, Mother’s Day is this Sunday. The mother of your child braved pregnancy, childbirth and many sleepless nights. She’s working so hard to take care of your little one. She loves you and... Continue reading →

Happy Easter

by Mama Lovejoy // April 5, 2015 // No Comments

For those who celebrate it—Happy Easter! I’ve heard from a bunch of folks with really fun plans ranging from eating too many Cadbury eggs, to a nice dinner with family, to egg hunts, to going to church and celebrating what... Continue reading →

Egg Hunt Training

by Mama Lovejoy // April 3, 2015 // 2 Comments

I walked by some plastic Easter eggs at the grocery store a few days ago and decided to buy them. My plan was I’d use them to help my 16-month-old learn to hunt for Easter eggs in preparation for the... Continue reading →

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