Sophie SchillaciSep 3, 20212 minEverly's 'Three-Rex' Bounce House Birthday Bash!Oh, what a day! I fully intended to give Everly a low-key, understated third birthday. It's been a wild year, we're still not settled...
Sophie SchillaciJun 23, 20213 minIntroducing: Mom Needs a Minute Sensory-Based Busy BoxesWhen I started Mom Needs Merlot back in 2018, the heart of my mission was simple: connect with and help support fellow new parents....
Sophie SchillaciMay 27, 20213 minOur Summer '21 Kickoff in Cape Cod: The Good, The Bad + The BEACHSummer 2021 hits different. One of the big reasons we moved back to the east coast was to be closer to friends and family, and with so...
Sophie SchillaciApr 16, 20216 min7 Things You Need to Know Before Having a Second BabyIf there’s one thing I’ve been asked repeatedly over the last year, it’s about how to open your heart (and keep your sanity) while...
Sophie SchillaciApr 12, 20212 minColton's Boho Blue Rainbow First BirthdayOn March 27, 2020, our world grew a little brighter when Colton Dean Boya was born. Right at the start of Covid lockdown, with the whole...
Sophie SchillaciMar 21, 20215 minMy Pandemic Baby Is Turning One - and We All Deserve a Cake“Is he waving bye-bye?” The question stopped me in my tracks. Slack-jawed beneath my mask, I locked eyes with my son’s pediatrician. Nine...
Sophie SchillaciFeb 12, 20214 minWe're Leaving LA! Answering All the FAQs About Our Family's Big Cross-Country Move Byeeeeee, LA! If you follow me on Instagram, you may have already seen the news that our family is leaving Los Angeles. It's been a long...
Sophie SchillaciDec 24, 20203 minMission Impossible? Getting a Toddler to Smile for Family PhotosHands down, my most prized possessions are photos. For someone who's not particularly skilled or professionally trained in the world of...
Sophie SchillaciNov 19, 20207 min2020 Gift Guide for MamasLooking for the best gifts to give the tireless mamas in your life? Below, I've curated my top picks for the season (and everyday) across...
Sophie SchillaciNov 19, 20208 min2020 Gift Guide for 2-Year-OldsLooking for the best gifts to give the littlest loves in your life? Below, I've curated my top picks for the season (and everyday) across...
Sophie SchillaciNov 19, 20207 min2020 Gift Guide for 1-Year-OldsLooking for the best gifts to give the littlest loves in your life? Below, I've curated my top picks for the season (and everyday) across...
Sophie SchillaciNov 19, 20206 min2020 Gift Guide for Babies 0-12 MonthsLooking for the best gifts to give the littlest loves in your life? Below, I've curated my top picks for the season (and everyday) across...
Sophie SchillaciNov 13, 20202 minHalloween at Home in 2020: Toddler Fun With Anna and OlafIf there's one thing I learned about Everly this year, it's that she's definitely a Halloween girl. From the moment I pulled out my...
Sophie SchillaciNov 2, 20205 minCOVID-19: How One Positive Test Rocked Our Family After Months of Quarantine"I have it," Mike told me over the phone, his voice quiet and thick with guilt. The room spun around me, a heady tornado of anxiety and...
Sophie SchillaciOct 7, 20202 minColton's First Haircut! 5-Month-Old's Before and After Transformation (PICS + VIDEO)Never had I ever seen an infant more in need of a haircut. When I was 37 weeks pregnant, the ultrasound tech at my OB's office remarked...
Sophie SchillaciOct 7, 20204 minColton's Sea and Sky-Themed Nursery Reveal + Guest Room ComboBefore COVID times, I imagined we'd have quite a few visitors to meet our springtime bundle. While our family was growing with my second...
Sophie SchillaciSep 2, 20202 minEverly's 'Two Wild' Birthday Party! Inside the Sweet & Small Celebration With Her Birthday TwinWhen we met Shannon and Ryan at a birthing class in June 2018, we never thought we'd see them again. Mike, per usual, was wearing a...
Sophie SchillaciAug 26, 20202 minHow to Be a Surrogate: A Gestational Carrier Tells AllFile this one under: fascinating topics in parenting. Surrogacy is becoming an increasingly popular (and normalized, thanks in large part...
Sophie SchillaciAug 12, 20204 minThe Ugly Truth About Postpartum Hair Loss (And How to Fix It With This Best Kept Beauty Secret)It's a beautiful early morning in Los Angeles. I've just finished nursing my seven-month-old baby and am getting dressed and ready for...
Sophie SchillaciAug 4, 20202 minCapturing Chaos: Our Beautiful Backyard Photo Session With Two Under TwoI had it all under control. For weeks I planned the perfect backyard photo session (in quarantine, no less) for our little family. With...