Jul 8, 2015 | Issa Brooke, Maternity, Motherhood, Under the Influence
Of all the differences between Cora’s birth and Issa’s birth, one of the best changes was adding a birth playlist for Issa’s home birth. I thought it might feel a little forced to have the candles flickering, peaceful music playing, and dim lights,...
Jul 6, 2015 | Family, Travel
When my Dad turned fifty almost one year ago, his gift was a future family vacation anywhere he wanted to go in the entire world. It only took him a few weeks to decide, and we all waited with baited breath to find out our exotic destination. It turns out, he wanted...
Jun 26, 2015 | Beauty, Giveaways, Haute Tip, Health & Fitness
I am my mother in many ways. I have her mannerisms, her badonkadonk, and her stick thin hair. For as long as I can remember, my locks have been limp and lifeless. My sister, on the other hand, was blessed with my Dad’s curly locks that hairstylists just...
Jun 24, 2015 | Family, Issa Brooke, Motherhood
It’s probably the worst kept secret in the world that I’m a huge proponent of breastfeeding. I’ve written about it before here, here, and here. And while I love having that one on one connection with my babies, I also feel slightly guilty that the...