Can I Hold Your Hand?

Can I Hold Your Hand?

When I was a little girl, every once in a while I would be sitting in the backseat of the car, riding along with my dad, and he would extend his hand towards me.  I always knew what he was going to say, but he would always ask, “Aquila, can I hold your...
30 minute mom makeup + contouring!

30 minute mom makeup + contouring!

Once you’re a mom, date nights and specials evenings out on the town become quite the rarity.  So when they do roll around, you want to feel extra special, and your beauty routine should reflect that.  Between my five minute makeup routine, and my fifteen minute...
Issa: Four Months

Issa: Four Months

Dear Issa, Today you are four months old! You are now a pro at rolling over, holding your head up (most of the time), and you’re even managing to scoot around on your tummy in circles when you’re feeling extra energetic.  I think you’re teething just...
Haute Tip: Books I’m Reading Now

Haute Tip: Books I’m Reading Now

  When I think about the number of books I was able to read on a regular basis in my pre-kids life, it really makes me sad.  It was easy to tuck away for an afternoon, cuddle up with a book and a warm blanket, and just let my imagination run.  Nowadays those type...