kelsey

Spending my second trimester in Florida was one of the best decisions I made throughout this pregnancy… There comes a point every Ohio winter when the gray skies start to feel endless. Normally, I can push through it. I make my tea, light a candle, throw on a cozy sweater, snuggle in with my dogs, and remind myself that spring will eventually come. However, this year felt different. At 22 weeks pregnant, carrying our miracle baby after ten years of wondering if motherhood would ever be part...

Trying to beat my induction date with homemade labor prep iced tea I started adding this in around 35 weeks into my high risk pregnancy & wanted to share what’s actually in it and why. Red raspberry leaf tea is often used as a uterine tonic, meaning it may help support uterine tone so contractions can be more efficient once labor begins. some small studies suggest it could slightly shorten the pushing stage and reduce the need for certain interventions. it’s also rich in magnesium, iron,...

A heartfelt guide to my favorite restaurants on Marco island, Florida (in no particular order) Marco Island’s dining scene is one of the main reasons we fell so deeply in love with island life here. Having visited Marco yearly since I was a child in the 90s and living here part time since 2018, I’ve eaten at just about every restaurant on this tiny slice of paradise, from casual beachfront tiki huts to refined night out spots that make you want to linger over every bite. This isn’t meant to...