Jordan Lee + Three

 This one is for my breastfeeding mommas, you know the struggle. When you feel your supply starting to dip, you’ll go to just about any crazy measure to boost it back up. When I was breastfeeding my first child, these cookies SAVED my life. A super sweet lactation consultant at the hospital we had baby gave it to me and i’ve kept it put up waiting for the day i would need it again. I always see a huge increase in my supply within 24-48 hours after eating them and i’m here to share it with you in hopes it does the same for you!

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I’ve been wanting to sit down and write this out for a while now and just had so much other content planned that I kept pushing it back. I kept telling myself, no one cares Jordan. No one is that worried about why you started blogging. But then I thought about it. I thought about all the ones who have messaged me the sweetest words since I began, the ones who cheer me on and share all of my stories. The ones who have praised me for my efforts in creating this page, to those-Thank you. And I realized I owe it to those. Those that want to see my blog grow to be successful and enjoy my content. I owe it to you guys because without you, I’d have no one to write for.

Before having kids, I had so many dreams and places I wanted to go. I went to school to be a doctor, did you know that? I graduated with a degree in Biology in 2014 with full intentions on Medical School. Yeah, Dr. Wigginton was what my family joked and called me every time they would fall ill and I would try to diagnose them. And then we would all laugh because 9/10 times I was right. I worked as a physicians assistant in the ER for 2 years in college. Not like the PA, but the assistant to the physician. I learned more in that ER than I ever did in any classroom. I still think I could have been great. I love to help people. I absolutely love to help anyone i’ve ever come in contact with. What better way to help those around me than to treat them medicinally. But my plans changed, and i’ll never have my dream profession.

Flash forward 5 years, and here I am. A wife to a man who loves me when i’m not lovable and a mother to two kids that I have no idea what I did to deserve. But i’m here. I’m no doctor, or nurse or anything professional. But I can tell you when my kid is sick just by smelling her breath, so I think i qualify as like a stay at home mom doctor, right? Ok fine, joke.

The thing about being a mom is you learn a lot. You learn a little about a lot. You learn a little about patience, about kindness and you learn how to bite your tongue when you really just want to cuss like a sailor. And you also learn how to help in ways you didn’t know how to before. Help an innocent newborn in the middle of the night who is unsure what he/she wants. You help that growing baby learn how to control their head so they can properly sit up. You help that toddler understand what being upset means and why it’s okay to be upset. You learn a lot about helping, or at least I did.

So no, i’m not a successful doctor like my original dream, but I think being a mother is pretty dang close to winning the gold for profession of a lifetime. And i’m perfectly content. But i’m only perfect in being content with my life. I don’t have a perfect life. This is where i’m getting at.

Before I even started blogging I idolized a few bloggers out there. I mean, I was obsessed. The perfect closets, beautiful vacations, and gorgeous photos. I just kept wishing and dreaming of what it would be like to be that perfect. What it would be like to get 5k likes on your latest insta post, or what it would be like to have 150K followers. You see, I wanted that. But I didn’t think I could do it. I wasn’t relatable. I wasn’t perfectly skinny, rich or beautiful. I’m just a normal mom in her mid to late twenties enjoying my elaborate trips to target. But I started my blog anyways.

You see, i’m not perfect. My instagram isn’t perfectly curated with a beautiful color scheme that makes me stand out to those who come across my page. My tiny squares aren’t filled with perfectly posed pics or beautiful vacations. No, it’s just me, my husband, our kids and our crazy life. But it’s perfect to me. I want to be relatable. I want whoever sees my page to know that i’m not the perfect instagram mom, that I feed my kids pop-tarts and let them watch their iPads just to get a moments peace. I want you to feel like we could be friends & most importantly, I want to help you.

I want to help you in so many ways. Help you find that perfect outfit for your long awaited date night. Help you find the best deal on the latest and greatest kids toy of the year. Help you in your mommy moments of weakness when you think you’re just doing a crap job as a mom. Trust me, I want to help because I know what it’s like. I’m not here to spew fake news and make you guys feel like i’m just here for some instagram fame. Nah, I doubt i’ll ever get that with the inconsistency of my life. Do you guys know how much work goes into perfecting your instagram? It’s much too much.

So what got me thinking on this and really wanting to share my story with you was a conversation I had with a blogger earlier today. I messaged her about a mutual feeling we both had in regards to instagram engagement. I was asking her how she grew her blog, got her fame and just chatting. I was amazed, this girl with over 200K followers, 10K likes on her pics and basically insta famous was even having a conversation with me. And then, when I thought the convo was over, she hit me with something that made it click.

This girl, who I think has the best life possible because it seems so perfect on her instagram, tells me that she can’t wait for the day when she has what I have. A family. A husband and two beautiful children. Here she is with instagram life goals telling me she is envious of my life. That she wants what I have. And you guys, I’m not making this up. This legit happened and I put my phone down and just thought about it. I keep looking around and wishing for so many things to happen in my life when i’m staring past the 3 things that made me who I am today, and now it all makes sense.

I started my blog to help others. To share my thoughts with those who care to read. And the truth is, it’s just that simple. I’m here to help you. And if my blog helps any of my fellow non-perfect, stressed out, loves her kids to death mommas, then I think my dream profession of being a doctor is way out the window.

XO-Jordan Lee

From the moment any new mom finds out she is expecting, the list of what you are going to need begins to grow. And grow, and grow because every mommy friend tells you that you need this and that, so naturally you buy it. And then baby arrives, and it sits on the shelf and is never used. So whats unnecessary for baby in the first 3 months? I’ve created a list of what I absolutely did not use during the first few months of baby’s life and i’m sharing it with you!

1. Cute outfits- Literally, if you’re planning on purchasing any expensive or cute outfits for baby, make sure you purchase them in a bigger size like 3-6 month. Newborn’s stay in sleepers for a few reasons. One being that they cannot regulate their body temperature just yet so they must be bundled up quite a bit. Now, use your best judgement here depending on the season in which your baby is born and the temp in your home. Second reason being diaper changes. The endless diaper changes will have you thankful for those easy to get in and out of zip up sleepers, so hold off on the cute outfits until baby’s bowl movements slow down a little. Third being they go through so many outfits in a day. The endless spit up and messy diapers will leave you going through 3-5 outfits in a day. Don’t worry, it slows down a bit around the 3 month mark. But for the first few weeks I felt like I was changing my newborn’s outfit every other hour. So again, something easy and comfy for baby is much more appropriate.
2. Shoes- Kind of goes with the cute outfits, but shoes are a total waste of money this young. First of all, baby’s feet will be so tiny that finding shoes to fit is almost impossible. Second, pointless. Baby can’t walk or crawl so no need for shoes. All they need are some socks or an outfit that covers their feet. Save the spending on shoes until baby really needs them.
3. Infant Car seat- Okay, this gets a little tricky here. When leaving the hospital I *THINK* baby has to be in an infant car seat, but in some states the laws vary, so check your state. Infant car seats are great. So great. Some click straight into the stroller, some are super light and easy to carry. I hate to interrupt this broadcast, but some babies HATE their carseats. Some babies cannot stand being in an infant car seat. But thankfully, there are now these super awesome convertible seats that can accommodate a newborn up to a full grown toddler. Talk about money saving? So if you’re a penny pincher and you don’t have to have the click in carseat stroller combo, save on the infant carseat and go straight for a nice convertible car seat that will last you for years! ***Mom lesson- infant carseats are NOT SAFE for baby to rest in while they are outside of the car or outside of the compatible click in stroller. Lots of moms do not know this but the reason they are unsafe is because while in the car on the base, they are sitting at the correct angle to make sure baby is in a proper position. Same with a compatible stroller. Once the seat is simply sitting in the floor or in the grocery cart or in a booth at a restaurant, your infant is no longer sitting in a safe and approved position to be sleeping in their infant car seat. PLEASE be cautious of this!***
4. Tons of swaddle blankets- If you can find a way to swaddle your baby in a single swaddle blanket and them not break out of that thing, crown yourself Mother of the universe. Go on, do it. It’s dang near impossible. I’ve tried every swaddle blanket on God’s green earth and it never fails, my little Houdini babies break right on out. So if you get tons at your baby showers, leave the tags on them, keep them put up and don’t use them until you realize you will need them. Because chances are, you won’t. You’ll end up buying a swaddle blanket that has velcro straps on it or something similar that will in fact keep baby swaddled. Just trust me!
5. Fancy baby bath wash and lotions- Newborn babies have super delicate skin. Most develop baby acne, get cradle cap and dry skin patches. Using scented baby bath and anything with tons of fragrance won’t do anything but aggravate babies skin and cause flair ups. Instead, stick with something fragrance free and clean ingredients. Nothing fancy. Save the bubbles for when they are a little older and will have fun!
6. Pacifiers- By listing this, I don’t mean you don’t need any. That would be setting you up for failure. What I mean is, don’t go out and buy multiples of the same one. Buy a few pacifiers of different styles, nipple shapes and sizes and when baby is here, try them one at a time. Babies are super picky with their paci. The one that worked best for my first child didn’t work at all for my second. So if you get a ton of different pacifiers at baby showers, keep them sealed up until baby is here. Once baby is here take out 1 or 2 and boil them and test them out. Once you know what they like, then go buck wild at target or amazon because you’ll lose about 1 a week.
7. Bottles- Totally personal preference here, but this hits back on the pacifier issue. Babies are picky. Super picky. Especially when it comes to their bottles. If you are planning on breastfeeding, chances are your baby will be even more picky. You will probably get tons at baby showers, but don’t open them. Same as the pacifiers, keep them sealed up until you know what baby likes. Some bottles have wide nipples and some are super small. Some bottles are better to keep babies intake of air down, some are easier to clean and some are just plan awful and leak. You never know what is going to work for you and your family until you try. But I strongly suggest trying one at a time, give baby a chance and see how they do. Don’t confuse them and use like 10 different bottles, pick one that works and stick with it. If you have tons of extra brand new laying around, return them to the store and buy what you need.
8. Newborn size diapers- Yeah.. I know what you’re thinking. But baby is going to be tiny. Yeah. Baby will be tiny for about 2 weeks and then they pack on the lbs and grow right out of them. So if you wind up with boxes and boxes of newborn diapers, i’m begging you- don’t open them. Save them and leave them in unopened boxes and only open them once you know how big baby is and how long they will be in them. Also, don’t go spend a ton of money on one diaper brand. We did this and found out quick that baby was allergic to that one brand of diapers. I always urge my mommy friends to buy a brand of diapers that are organic or without chemicals for at least the first few months while baby’s skin is adjusting to changes. Trust me, you’ll thank me later when you avoid seriously nasty diaper rashes due to chemical burns from diapers.

Valentines Day is one of those holidays that either you’re really passionate about or you’re rolling your eyes anytime someone even mentions the word “V Day”. But if you’re one to celebrate, sometimes finding the perfect little gift can be quite the challenge. Whether you’re looking for a gift for your boyfriend, husband, kiddos or your fav gal pals, I’ve got you covered!

    Gal Pal Gifts

Shopping for your girlfriends is super easy, just buy yourself something you would love and of course they will love it to, am I right? My perfect “Galentine’s Day” gift would be a cute little cosmetic bag stuffed with fun things like a lipgloss, face mask and maybe a bath bomb. Nothing too extreme, just something to let your friends know you’re thinking of them! I found my Gal pals gifts from target this year, all pictured perfectly below! And get this, less than $15 each. Totally saves you enough money to toss in a little Starbucks gift card! Bestie of the year award goes to… YOU!

Gifts for Wife

Okay hubbies, VDay can go down the drain super quick if you mess this up. It’s EASY! No over the top gifting necessary. All we ever really want is a little something special to make us feel loved, that’s it! I always tell my husband not to waste money on flowers, and he usually buys them anyways. And truth be told, I don’t hate it. Flowers make everything better. But you know what’s better than fresh flowers? A fresh blowout! OH.M.GEE a Blowout makes a woman feel like she could conquer the world. Send her to Dry Bar, $45-$65 and she comes home looking like she just stepped off the runway. YESSS QUEEN!! Other ideas- a MadebyMary necklace or ring, Hidrate bottle, a Year subscription to Ipsy, a Spa Day, maybe some macaroons because, DUH. But, if you are trying to drop hints to your hubby that maybe you’re wanting something more than flowers this year, I did you a favor and dropped links below to make it easy on him.

Gifts for Hubby

Buying for our men is always a struggle. Either we just don’t know what to get them, or we want to get them something and then find out they already own it. So with men, I play it safe. I always go for a quirky gift like a fancy bourbon glass or a few of his fav cigars and then something more special and romantic. You can always go with your basic “win him over” gifts like a fresh pair of sneakers, a nice little pullover or maybe a new golf club but those items get pricy. If you’re working with a budget, make him a gift. An AMAZING idea I made for my husband one year was a fun little coupon book. I handmade a book with “Coupons” for different things I knew he would enjoy. His favorite meal cooked, A back massage, A “guys night” with his buddies, the list goes on. You could make this one FUN… if you know where i’m getting at with that. Point is, gifts for our men don’t have to be over the top, but if you’re looking for something specific, I got you. I linked a few ideas below!

Gifts for our Kiddos!

You guys know me, you know I go above and beyond for my kids. But I have to keep telling myself this is Valentine’s day and not their 16th birthday party. My (almost) 3 year old loves tiny little toys. Anything she can move around and play pretend with in her doll house is right up her alley. She also loves clothes. I mean, she gets it honest, right? So for this year’s valentines day gift, I am putting a cute pair of leggings, a fun sweater and a matching bow into a fun little basket with a small pack of Little People toys and some of her favorite candy, bubble bath and a new coloring book. Nothing over the top, just a little gift. And my sweet little potato man, he gets a cute little outfit and a new teething toy. He doesn’t require much.

 

I know you’re reading this thinking, has she lost her mind? Worst gift guide ever. But the point with my gift guide here is to guide you to an idea, not tell you. Once I have an idea, I can guide myself to the end result. But, if you’re still begging for more, then i’m dropping links below, don’t stress!

 

XOXO Guys!

Gal pal gifts- Makeup bag , Face Mask, Lipgloss , Spongelle, BathBombs , Bag Charm

Wife Gifts- Made By Mary jewelry , Dry Bar Blowout , (if you don’t have dry bar near you, simply call her local hair salon and make her an appointment for a blow out there, totally fine too!), Hidrate Bottle, Ipsy Subscription , Perfume Sampler from Sephora (these are PERFECT because as a woman, we literally change our minds on what we like every day, this gives us options!) Itzy Ritzy Mini Bag, Blush Sneaker slip ons

Hubby Gifts- SprezzaBox (I LOVE them. super great company and their perfectly curated boxes are the greatest gift for the business man in your life!), Bourbon Glasses, Leather apple watch band, Beef Jerkey Bouquets– yes. you read that right. They are AWESOME. Craft Beer Club.

Kiddos Gifts- Little People toys, Play Purse, New Books, Picnic Basket , Build a Bear experience, Grow a Dinosaur Egg,

 

 

 

 

I swear i’m not always this emotional you guys. I’m usually much more focused on the fun parts of motherhood. Product reviewing and fashion finding is what I do best. But once again I find myself word vomiting onto my computer to share it with the world. You see, our world is changing. I don’t want to get too political here, but this new late abortion law for the state of New York has me in my feelings. It has me reaching out to God for a sign that better things are coming. It has me wanting to share my story with the world to let every woman know that just because your pregnancy is unplanned does not mean your child will be unloved. So here I am sharing my story on something near and dear to my heart and I hope it reaches the ones who need to read it most.

Deep Breath.

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