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Copy My Baby Registry! Streamlining Baby Prep for Lower Stress Levels Because You Deserve It
Yes! It's possible! Instead of spending hours upon hours researching and adding products to your baby registry you can just copy mine and have a HUGE head start! Everything on my public registry has been personally vetted and I either LOVE the product, or a close friend of mine does and I've heard about it so much it has earned a spot here.
Olivia Marie
Jul 31 min read


How I Made It Through Pregnancy Without a Single (New) Stretch Mark
If you’re pregnant and wondering whether any of the creams, oils, or balms out there actually do anything—this was the one that did something for me. It became part of my nightly ritual. I’d rub it in, talk to my baby, and thank my body for what it was doing.
Olivia Marie
Jun 292 min read


The Nesting Instinct Is Real—And My Husband Learned the Hard Way
I’ve always been a planner by nature. So naturally, as soon as I found out I was pregnant, the research phase began. I dove headfirst into baby gear deep-dives, product reviews, safety guides, and Pinterest nursery boards like it was my full-time job. But while I was always in planning mode, the nesting instinct—that overwhelming, almost primal drive to prepare my home for baby—kicked in with a whole new intensity around week 26, near the end of my second trimester.
Olivia Marie
Jun 254 min read


Crib? Never Bought One—Why We Skipped the Crib and Chose A Floor Bed Instead
When I was pregnant with my daughter, I did what most first-time moms do: I made a long list of things we “needed,” and a crib was right at the top. But the closer we got to her arrival, the more I started questioning it. Cribs are expensive, bulky, and not very long-term. Most kids outgrow them in a couple of years, and then you’re left figuring out what to do with furniture you no longer need.
That’s when I stumbled upon the Montessori-style floor bed concept, and somethin
Olivia Marie
Jun 253 min read


Baby Products You Really Don’t Need (From a Mom Who Bought Them Anyway)
Let’s be real: when you’re preparing for a baby, the internet will convince you that you need everything. Registries get filled, Amazon carts overflow, and before you know it, your nursery looks like a BuyBuy Baby showroom.
But now that I’ve survived the newborn stage and made it into toddlerhood, I’ve learned that there are quite a few “must-haves” that just… weren’t. Here are the baby products we bought, tried, or were gifted—and never really needed.
Olivia Marie
Jun 173 min read


How I Tackled My Daughter’s Baby Eczema (After Trying Everything)
If you're reading this, there's a good chance you're in the trenches of baby eczema—and let me just say, I see you. I know how hard it is. This post is about what finally helped us after weeks of trial and error. It’s part product review, part emotional truth-telling, and part celebration—because we made it through, and now my daughter’s skin is the best is soft, supple, and thriving!
Olivia Marie
Jun 123 min read


An Honest Review of the Mira Fertility Tracker
It’s not for everyone, especially if cost or simplicity are big factors, but for anyone serious about understanding their fertility, Mira is a powerful tool worth considering. It gave me deep insight into my cycle that I never had before and helped me feel empowered whether I was trying to avoid pregnancy, just balance my hormones, or trying to conceive.
Olivia Marie
May 254 min read
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