On this Small Business Saturday, I wanted to share a product from a small business that I discovered during my pregnancy and have since really cherished as a new mom.

Petite Keep creates beautiful keepsake trunks that you can use to store your favorite memories. Though it would also be great for a bride or newlywed couple, I’ve been using one to store all of Teagan’s newborn things that I just can’t part with.

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I woke up that Wednesday not feeling quite like myself. I skipped out on Bible Study (which I usually try really hard not to do) and spent time resting alone until I had to run an errand + go to my hair appointment. Around mid-day, I began feeling cramps but I just powered through. My final stop was the grocery store, but walking around that old mill felt like torture, so I cut the trip short and headed home.

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Photography: Aaron Smalls

I’ve had my eye on today ever since I circled + starred it back in February. Because back then, my doctor told me September 27th, 2021 was the date I could expect(ish) my baby to arrive, and I’d been looking forward to it ever since. But Teagan had other plans and made his grand entrance on September 23rd. The extra 4 days with him have been tough, but they’ve been pure magic.

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Now that I’ve been pregnant for nine whole months, I think I have a good grasp on how to dress for a bump. I’ve said it a million times:  I was sooo lucky to be pregnant when I was. Not only did the weather allow me to throw on a dress and keep it moving, but babydoll dresses are VERY trendy right now, so often I could just size up at stores I already shopped at.

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Crazy to think my baby boy will be here literally at any moment. I know I’ve said it before, but my pregnancy has seriously flown by and I just cannot believe I’m this close to the finish line. While I’ve been doing my best to prepare mentally + physically, I’d be lying if I didn’t say my nerves sometimes get the best of me.  Everyone says I’ll be fine and learn as I go because at the end of the day, no one really knows what they’re doing.

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It’s hard to believe that today marks ONE MONTH until my due date! I know I’ve said this a million times already, but my pregnancy has flown by. I can’t believe at any moment bebé can decide to make his entrance into this world. But because we’re getting so close to the finish line, I knew it was important for me to start preparing for his arrival. One of the most important things I need right now is to have my hospital bag packed.

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This past weekend a few of my friends hosted the most amazing baby shower in honor of Bebé Rutherford! It took place at The Barringer House + Gardens, a brand new venue space on USC’s campus. Though there was a torrential downpour that morning and most of the afternoon, the day was nothing short of magic.

The theme was a simple French phrase: le bebé! And all of the guests were asked to wear shades of bleu –a play on words from my first baby, my blog.

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While baby showers are always joyous occasions, filled with love + anticipation, playing games at a baby shower can often times feel lame. Especially now that baby showers have turned into more of a co-ed event, most traditional games don’t bring the same amount to excitement that they once did.

We recently celebrated our baby shower and I was adamant that we should only play one game. But that one we chose was perfect for the event.

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