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The weather is starting to warm up in NY and I am officially dreaming of spring and summer. If you have been here for a while, you know that I prefer to wear dresses to denim in the warmer months. I am also feeling optimistic about getting back out and going to social events (after a year long hiatus!) and have rounded up some of the prettiest, affordable spring dresses for every occasion.

I am not sure if I will use because I am also bringing disposable underwear and will use the ones at the hospital, but I wanted to have them just in case. Many suggested bringing the pillow you plan to use at home for nursing so that you can use it and troubleshoot in the hospital if needed. The rest of the time I plan to use the hospital blankets because I am anticipating a lot of unwrapping by me, JD, nurses, and doctors, and a lot of spit ups! Besides his toiletries, he is just going to bring 2 comfortable outfits (likely t-shirts/sweatshirts/joggers), clothes to sleep in, pillow, blanket, his AirPods, Yeti cup and cash for vending machines/food.

If you are looking for more pregnancy and maternity content, checkout my first trimester Q&A, second trimester favorites, and pregnancy fashion favorites! As far as preparing for delivery, I did read that eating 5-6 dates per day in the late third trimester can help with cervical ripening and postpartum blood loss. I will be taking 16 weeks of maternity leave from my full time job at the clinic, and some time off from posting on my blog/instagram. I started eating dairy again in the first trimester because I felt like my body was craving it, but gave it up completely around 30ish weeks and have had MINIMAL reflux since.

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It’s everyone’s favorite go-to wardrobe staple when it comes to comfort. Today I am going to show you 40+ outfits I have put together with my black leggings over the years, along with some tips + tricks on how to take them to the next level! After years of buying poor quality black leggings that are see through, or rip on the seams, I chose to invest in a couple pairs of these and don’t regret it! Balance out the fitted silhouette with an oversized sweater/tunic top or layer a long cardigan or jacket to break it up a bit.

JD and I are starting our last week of the Whole 30 and I thought I would share our favorite recipes that we enjoy during every Whole 30, and year round! One of the reasons we continue to do it year after year is because we feel good physically and mentally, AND the food is great! I create a full meal plan each week including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack options (keep in mind snacks are technically not allowed, but we just make sure they are ‘compliant’). Planning ahead will not only help you with grocery shopping and limiting food waste, but it will prevent you from feeling like you are food deprived and ensure you are getting adequate calories.

This week’s basic capsule wardrobe feature was highly requested by many of you, it’s the neutral cardigan! My cream cardigans are all 100% cotton, but look for fabrics like modal, tencel, lyocell too! Be sure to check out my Basic Capsule Wardrobe Starter Kit and How to Start a Capsule Wardrobe posts if you are looking to get acquainted with the capsule wardrobe process! Let me know in the comments if these posts are helpful, and what item from my Basic Capsule Wardrobe you would like to see styled next!

My intention was for this to be a guide for those who are just getting started with their capsule wardrobes and are looking to pare down their closet to the essential basics. I will link some similar items below, if you are looking to start building or add to your closet staples. You can easily find brands like Madewell, J.CREW & Free People, quality denim, shoe and handbag brands secondhand or for resell. White Wash Denim (you could also swap out white for a light wash denim!)

All pregnant women just want to be comfortable, and to feel GOOD, so I wanted to make sure that everything I shared was worth recommending first. I didn’t need them at the time, but I love the regular zella leggings and I already have a pretty serious love affair with my regular Spanx faux leather leggings. Including the underwear I love, a pair of amazing joggers (seriously, they are amazing), and some tolerable maternity denim.

This blanket features a plush, removable cover that is temperature balancing, so it cools you when it’s warm and keeps you cozy when it’s cool. Just like the blankets, these masks also contain thousands of tiny glass beads to provide gentle pressure to your face. This eye mask is made with a temperature balancing finish and cool touch fabric that prevents your face from getting too warm. By entering, entrants confirm they are at least 18 years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to abide by Instagram’s terms of use.