Sophie Schillaci
Everly'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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Jun 23, 2021
- 3 min
Introducing: Mom Needs a Minute Sensory-Based Busy Boxes
When I started Mom Needs Merlot back in 2018, the heart of my mission was simple: connect with and help support fellow new parents....
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Sophie Schillaci
- May 27, 2021
- 3 min
Our Summer '21 Kickoff in Cape Cod: The Good, The Bad + The BEACH
Summer 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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Apr 16, 2021
- 6 min
7 Things You Need to Know Before Having a Second Baby
If 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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Apr 12, 2021
- 2 min
Colton's Boho Blue Rainbow First Birthday
On 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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Mar 21, 2021
- 5 min
My 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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Feb 12, 2021
- 4 min
We'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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Dec 24, 2020
- 3 min
Mission Impossible? Getting a Toddler to Smile for Family Photos
Hands down, my most prized possessions are photos. For someone who's not particularly skilled or professionally trained in the world of...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Nov 18, 2020
- 7 min
2020 Gift Guide for Mamas
Looking 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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Nov 18, 2020
- 8 min
2020 Gift Guide for 2-Year-Olds
Looking 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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Nov 18, 2020
- 7 min
2020 Gift Guide for 1-Year-Olds
Looking 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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Nov 18, 2020
- 6 min
2020 Gift Guide for Babies 0-12 Months
Looking 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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Nov 12, 2020
- 2 min
Halloween at Home in 2020: Toddler Fun With Anna and Olaf
If 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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Nov 2, 2020
- 5 min
COVID-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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Oct 6, 2020
- 2 min
Colton'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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Oct 6, 2020
- 4 min
Colton's Sea and Sky-Themed Nursery Reveal + Guest Room Combo
Before COVID times, I imagined we'd have quite a few visitors to meet our springtime bundle. While our family was growing with my second...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Sep 2, 2020
- 2 min
Everly's 'Two Wild' Birthday Party! Inside the Sweet & Small Celebration With Her Birthday Twin
When 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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Aug 26, 2020
- 2 min
How to Be a Surrogate: A Gestational Carrier Tells All
File this one under: fascinating topics in parenting. Surrogacy is becoming an increasingly popular (and normalized, thanks in large part...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Aug 12, 2020
- 4 min
The 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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Aug 3, 2020
- 2 min
Capturing Chaos: Our Beautiful Backyard Photo Session With Two Under Two
I had it all under control. For weeks I planned the perfect backyard photo session (in quarantine, no less) for our little family. With...
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