Today I’m 22 weeks pregnant and just landed in Baltimore–my 3 year old toddler, Camden, in tow. We are visiting my husband at his business headquarters and then driving to Philly to spend a few days with his family. I’ve traveled quite a bit during this pregnancy and even more during my last. Although hitting the road when expecting doesn’t involve the massive prep that traveling with an infant or toddler does (I’ve written on it here), it still requires…
Watermelon Rainbow Coolers: The Perfect Summer Sip
So 23 weeks pregnant today! I’m feeling large and in charge. Yesterday I hosted a birthday lunch at my house for a girlfriend who is also pregnant. Now normally a chilled Pinot Grigio is an automatic when having a summer lunch with a friend. Southern front porch = drink in hand. Instead I served Rainbow Coolers, a refreshingly light option for those looking to summer cocktail without the alcohol. They are also a healthy way to get in your fruit…
Introducing Chelsea Charles Love Tag Necklaces + Giveaway
I’m excited to share our new Love Tag Necklace collection with you. The 14k gold filled and sterling silver tags are two-sided and reversible: Wear with words facing out or on-the-flip with etched heart showing. Now available on 18″ 14k gold and sterling silver chains, these tags are an inspirational, mini interpretation on the classic dog tag. Just like the majority of my jewelry, this collection is meant to serve as a pretty, constant reminder of your health and well-being….
Where to Find Stylish Maternity Clothing For All Trimesters
Shopping for maternity wear can be quite challenging, especially during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. Not only do your stomach and breasts grow, but your back and rib cage expand to support your frame and your legs grow to support the added weight. I’m now 19 weeks and at a style point I call “clothing limbo.” I’m not quite in maternity, but I’m also putting on some of my regular clothes for the last time until I welcome my baby…
The Healthy Cookbook Every Mom Needs On Her Shelf
So I’m now 17 weeks pregnant and the time is FLYING! I’m feeling wonderful; working out 4-5 times a week with a mix of cardio and pregnancy barre DVDs. The morning sickness and lethargy have all but disappeared, replaced by my constant foraging for food. When you’re always hungry it’s tempting to just reach for processed food because you want something fast. Not going to lie, I’ve given in sometimes. But to largely avoid this faux-food pitfall, I’ve been stocking…
Healthy Protein Pancakes (Perfect for Pregnancy)
I’m excited to announce that my husband, Geoff, and I are expecting again! Baby Koch is due to join us the last week of September. We’re feeling thankful and I’m fully embracing this pregnancy (because the shop is closed after this addition). So the dessert recipes I’ve recently written (here and here) were created as healthy alternatives to satiate sweet cravings during my 1st trimester. Biggest craving: vanilla cupcakes…especially with coconut buttercream frosting from Cupcrazed. Close second…pancakes. There is something…
