• Partners
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Bloglovin
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Breakfast at Lilly's

A 20 something just winging everything in life

  • Home
  • About Me
    • Contact Jenny
    • Blog Policy
  • 101 in 1001 Part 2
  • Categories
    • lifestyle
    • goal setting
    • wedding
    • blogging
    • travel
    • fashion
    • beauty
  • Shop
    • Shop my Insta
    • Shop IG Stories/Snapchat
    • Current Cravings
    • In My Closet
  • Holiday
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Bloglovin
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

New Mom Must Haves

January 30, 2020

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. All opinions are my own. 

Last week I shared all about new baby must-haves but today it’s time to share all about the new mama must-haves. So many moms struggle to a new routine with a new baby so it’s important to have as many comforting items as possible.

I’m so excited to share the contents of my new mom must-haves BabbleBoxx with you today.

As a first time mom, I haven’t experienced the discomforts of nursing quite yet, but I know how important it is to be prepared. Mustela’s nursing balm helps keeps skin comfortable while nursing and is fragrance-free, dye-free, and safe for breastfeeding.

If you want to try out Mustela’s nursing balm for yourself you can use the code LILLYS20 to get 20% off your purchase.
This offer cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer valid at www.mustelausa.com only. Limit 1 per person. Offer expires February 28, 2020, 11:59 PM EST.

Nursing bras are an absolute must for any new mama and these from Playtex completely fit the bill. The sleeping bra makes nursing easy with its criss-cross opening and flexes to fit as your size changes so you won’t have to worry about buying a new bra all the time.

The underwire bra has QuickStrap® clips that makes nursing easy anytime, anywhere. Finding a good nursing bra that you can wear daily is key.

As someone who has never had a baby before thus never had to breastfeed, I am not sure what to expect when it comes to supply. Having these Milkflow Lactation Coffee Pods from Upspring on hand will be nice because who knows what my supply will be like.

These are the first and only lactation coffee pods that include Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle to help naturally promote breast milk supply. The Upspring pods can be found at Target in the baby aisle.

The LiftActiv Peptide-C Ampoule Serum from Vichy has been a game-changer for me lately. The formula targets visible signs of collagen loss, wrinkles, and makes your skin more radiant and firm.

If you want to try it out for yourself, you can get 15% off your purchase with the code VICHYBABBLE2020 from now until 2/14.

Love Without Boundaries  is an incredible nonprofit agency that provides hope to orphaned and vulnerable children through ongoing programs in Cambodia, India, Uganda and China, and more.

Download the Heart of an Orphan  by Amy Elderidge for free and learn more about LWB’s story.

 

So I want to know…What are your new mom must-haves? Let me know in the comments.

Leave a Comment

You May Also Like

Find out what my favorite blogger networks to monetize your blog are.

Favorite Blogger Networks

August Goals

August 2016 Goals

December Traffic Report

December Traffic Report

Currently September

Currently September

Lightroom for Beginners Recap

New Year, New Baby

January 20, 2020

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. All opinions are my own. 

I can’t believe that baby Suneson will be making their appearance in a few short months. We have already been hard at work preparing our house for all the changes and studying up on all the important things that new parents need to know.

Although baby isn’t here quite yet, I am so excited to be able to use these in just a couple of months.

I am thrilled to be able to partner with BabbleBoxx on this fun campaign and showcase these amazing baby products to you.

Here’s a quick look at all of the baby-related goodies that were included in the box.

First up, we have the GUND Tinkle Crinkle Activity Ball and Caterpillar. These two make the perfect gift for any mom looking for toys for her new baby. They are both soft and machine washable which is always a plus. I love that these toys are sensory-stimulating and encourage tactile play.

Baby lotion and baby balm are always great to have on hand. This set from Pipette is going to come in handy – that is for sure. The baby balm is deeply moisturizing and helps replenish the natural balance of your baby’s skin. Even Good Housekeeping thinks so as they’ve included the balm in their recent article on page 49. The baby lotion is extremely hydrating and helps increase moisture levels.

I am super stoked about the snuggle kit newborn gift set from aden + anais™. The material of all the items in this kit is super soft and helps keep baby cozy no matter what. You can find the snuggle knit collection at adenandanais.com, on Amazon, at retailers including Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue, and at select specialty boutiques across the country.

I’m sure you’ve all heard of Boudreaux’s Butt Paste before and for good reason because it works wonders. This butt paste improves diaper rash in as little as 3 hours and is free from dyes, preservatives, parabens, and toxins.

Last up we have the Lil’ Squish Jellyfish Sensory Rattle + Teething Toy from Baby Banana. This product is made from soft, durable silicone and promotes hand-eye coordination. As a first time mom, it’s hard to know what kinds of toys baby is going to need at what stage so I am excited to give this a try when the time comes.

All you mommas out there, I want to know your new baby essentials. Let me know in the comments below! 

Leave a Comment

You May Also Like

Top 5 Favorite Books

how to increase your blog traffic with stumbleupon

How to Use Stumbleupon to Grow Your Traffic

May traffic report

May Traffic Report

Today I'm sharing a May goals recap and my June goals on Breakfast at Lilly's.

June Goals 2017

How to Monetize Your Lifestyle Blog

First Trimester Recap

January 6, 2020

First Trimester Recap

In case you missed it, a couple of weeks ago I announced that I’m pregnant and now it’s time to share the lowdown of what happened during the first trimester of my pregnancy.

I actually found out that I was pregnant about a week after my missed period so around 4 weeks and before then was experiencing those normal pre-period symptoms like bloating and cramping.

Symptoms by Weeks: 

Weeks 4-6: 

  • Sore Boobs – I’m pretty sure this was the first symptom I felt. My boobs were just sensitive to the touch. It was awful.
  • Acid reflux – Through this period, I experienced so much acid reflux. It didn’t matter what I ate, I felt like I needed a TUMS prescription.
  • Peeing a lot – I always associated frequent peeing with happening later in pregnancy but to my surprise, weeks 4-6 were spent relieving my bladder all the time.
  • Constipation – I experienced so much constipation when we were on our vacation during week 6. It was bad. Thankfully this symptom seemed to have disappeared for the rest of trimester one because I was getting nervous.
  • Bloating – The bloat was real weeks 5 and 6 – actually scratch that – it was bad all of my first trimester but it really started showing itself during week 5.
  • Nausea & first time I threw up – Thankfully my vacation to Maine/Boston ended up falling during week 6 because I would’ve been miserable if it was any later in the first trimester. I made it through the whole vacation feeling fine but the day after we got back I experienced my first wave of nausea and got sick for the first time in my pregnancy.

Week 7-9: 

  • Exhaustion – Y’all I kid you not I slept like a newborn during weeks 7-9. I went from sleeping 6-7 hours a night to a solid 9-10 hours every night because I was just so dang tired.
  • Nausea all day every day – Week 7 is when nausea really showed up and lasted nearly all day during weeks 7-9. It was the longest few weeks of my life haha.
  • Throwing up often – At this point, I started throwing up more frequently and even had one day where I threw up like 4 times in one day.

Week 10-12: 

  • Continued off/on nausea – During this timeframe, I had pretty steady nausea but thankfully it wasn’t all day long anymore.
  • Throwing up almost every single morning – My nausea lessened, but I still found myself hugging the toilet every single morning like it was my job.

Cravings 

Honestly, I can’t recall having any specific cravings during my first trimester. I always crave sweets so that’s nothing new but there was no weird combo of food that I craved or any out of the ordinary cravings that happened.

Aversions

Y’all – chicken was not my best friend during the first trimester. I didn’t like outwardly reject it but it just never sounded good to me and I usually am all about chicken.  I can’t think of anything else that absolutely repulsed me on a day-to-day basis but random things made me gag here and there for no reason at all.

Body Changes

Honestly, not too many physical changes during my first trimester. I didn’t gain any weight during this time frame and didn’t really see a bump start appearing quite yet.

Favorite Apps 

I have loved using the What to Expect app and the Bump app. It’s been so fun to track my baby’s growth each week and learn more about each step of pregnancy because your girl is pretty clueless about all these things right now.

Final Thoughts…

I’m already a few weeks into my second trimester and am looking forward to seeing what all happens during this trimester. I will see you guys soon as we will be announcing the gender this month.

 

 

Leave a Comment

You May Also Like

September Goals

September 2016 Goals

Thank You

How to Protect Your Skin During the Summer

how to rock your next twitter chat

5 Ways to Rock Your Next Twitter Chat

Check out these 5 ways to make extra money this fall on Breakfast at Lilly's.

5 Ways to Make Money This Fall

We’re Having a Baby…

December 22, 2019

Okay first off, I wanted to say that I never intended to take this long of a break from posting on the blog. I have missed posting here and being active on Instagram more than you know.

In the summer my business Savvy Podcast Agency tends to get even busier so since that’s my main priority, my blog tends to take a backseat.

I am so happy to be back and with some really exciting news.

WE’RE HAVING A BABY!

Baby Suneson is due June 2020 and we couldn’t be happier.

It’s been hard to keep this a secret for the past few months but I’m glad I am finally able to spill the beans.

We’ve had 2 ultrasounds so far and seeing our little baby on the screen has been such a surreal experience.

I wanted to include a quick little Q&A here addressing some questions y’all might have.

How far along are you? 

Tomorrow I’ll be 15 weeks so that means I’m just barely out of my first trimester. Thank the lord because the first trimester was ROUGH. I’ll be sharing more about that in a future post. The baby is due on June 15, 2020.

Were you trying? 

We weren’t trying but we weren’t not trying if you know what I mean. I kind of knew I’d never really feel ready to have a baby (I plan to share more about this later) so it was just like an okay great if it happens, it happens situation for us but we’re so thrilled and cannot wait for the baby’s arrival in June.

When did you find out that you were pregnant? 

I found out I was pregnant a few days after my missed period. At that point, there weren’t any real symptoms other than missing my period but I kind of figured something was up considering I’m normally like clockwork when it comes to my period.

Are you showing yet? 

Not quite. I just look a tad bloated but no bump here quite yet. It’ll probably be arriving over the next few weeks though.

Will you find out the gender?

Of course! I actually took a blood test at week 10 which is supposed to be 99.1% accurate so I’m just waiting a few more weeks for the gender scan to confirm before officially announcing.

Also, don’t worry – totally not just going to become a mommy blogger now. I definitely have plans to share some pregnancy updates and even motherhood related content down the line but that will never be the sole focus of my content on the blog.

With all that said, Michael and I are over the moon to welcome our baby in June 2020. It’s definitely going to be a big change but we are beyond excited to be parents and can’t wait for next year.

I plan on sharing my first trimester recap soon so stay tuned for all the details on that in the coming weeks.

Leave a Comment

You May Also Like

why bloggers shouldn't work for free

Why Bloggers Shouldn’t Work for Free

Latest Books I’ve Been Reading Lately

Today I'm sharing a gift guide for your pet + you too!

Gift Guide for Your Pup (+ You Too)

June Personal Goals 2018

I'm sharing my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale purchases today on the blog.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Purchases 2018

How Prioritize Staying Active When You’re Busy

June 17, 2019

This post was sponsored by Michelob ULTRA as part of Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

As most of you probably know, in addition to blogging, I run my own social media marketing agency so it is pretty easy to get wrapped up on my computer and not prioritizing staying active.

In today’s post, I’m sharing how to juggle a busy schedule while staying active and making time to eat right and exercise.

Learn how to stay active when you're busy today on Breakfast at Lilly's.

Put it on your calendar // When it comes to exercise, personally, if it is not on my calendar, it’s not happening! Putting it on your calendar and making it a non-negotiable will help you better prioritize your wellbeing.

Take time for self-care // I don’t know about you, but when we’re constantly busy, self-care can begin to take a back seat if we’re not careful.

During the Summer months, I find that getting a little vitamin D while sitting on the patio next to my husband with a Michelob ULTRA Lime Cactus in hand helps me unwind and relax from a long day.

Since it only has 5.5 carbs and 95 carbs, its almost guilt-free but make sure to drink responsibly as too much of anything is not always a good thing.

If I’m feeling a little bolder, I’ll opt for the Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold which has only 2.5 carbs and 85 calories.

These two options are better for you than the average beer.

Right now, they are hosting a Get Out Get Active Sweepstakes and you can enter for a chance to win an amazing prize pack.

For official rules please visit GetActiveThisSummer.com

Start small // I’m one of those people who will fail miserably if I cut out all the bad foods and try to put myself on a five-times-a-week workout schedule from the get go. If that sounds overwhelming to you, then start small. Go for a bike ride or walk a couple of times a week and start working your way up to more and more exercise time as you go.

Make exercise more fun // I know I’m less likely to workout if it’s something I don’t enjoy like lifting weights so spruce up your routine a little bit by trying a cycling or dance class instead of the same old tired routine.

What do you do to prioritize staying active when you’re constantly busy? Let me know down below!

Leave a Comment

You May Also Like

5 Things I Did to Grow my Blog in 2015

In vs Out

Versatile Blogger Award

September Traffic Report

Currently February

Currently February

April Coffee Chat 2019

April 22, 2019

The blog has been a bit quiet lately and I’ve missed posting here more often. Confetti Social is my priority at this time and while I still love this blog of mine, unfortunately, it has to take a backseat sometimes. I really want to be more consistent here and I will try my best but I can’t make any promises right now so just stick with me and hopefully, I’ll be able to commit to something a little more consistent soon.

Reading: I’m not currently reading anything but I’m ready to dive into my spring reading list headfirst. Reading is always so relaxing for me.

Listening to: I have taken a bit of a pause with podcast consumption as well but I have been tuning into my favorites in my free time. Any favorite podcasts that you listen to? Let me know in the comments.

Watching: Most of my shows are on break right now but I’m excited for the Bachelorette to come back. I’m also rewatching One Tree Hill for the seventeenth time so there’s that.

Working on: My business has been taking most of my energy as of late and I’m completely okay with that. It’s tiring at times but I’ll be headed on a trip soon enough and hopefully, I’ll be able to recharge then.

Your Turn:

What have you been up to lately? Please let me know down in the comments.

Leave a Comment

You May Also Like

April Personal Goals 2018

Check out these 5 ways to make extra money this fall on Breakfast at Lilly's.

5 Ways to Make Money This Fall

Gift Guide: For Your Man

paula's choice

Finding the Perfect Skin Care Routine

Organized Offices

  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 67
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Hi I'm Jenny and welcome to Breakfast at Lilly's. I am a twenty-something social media and caffeine addict with a love for all things monogrammed, pink, and sparkly.

Top Posts

  • Weekend Recap: My Texas Bachelorette Party
    Weekend Recap: My Texas Bachelorette Party
  • 28 Before 28 // 2019 Personal Goals
    28 Before 28 // 2019 Personal Goals
  • A Little Lilly Love
    A Little Lilly Love
  • Get Holiday Ready with Crest
    Get Holiday Ready with Crest
  • Spring Beauty Wishlist
    Spring Beauty Wishlist

Fall Favs

Sign up and get my FREE blogging checklist delivered straight to your inbox!

Archives

  • January 2020 (3)
  • December 2019 (1)
  • June 2019 (1)
  • April 2019 (1)
  • March 2019 (2)
  • February 2019 (1)
  • January 2019 (5)
  • December 2018 (1)
  • November 2018 (3)
  • October 2018 (2)
  • September 2018 (2)
  • August 2018 (3)
  • July 2018 (6)
  • June 2018 (3)
  • May 2018 (4)
  • April 2018 (4)
  • March 2018 (4)
  • February 2018 (7)
  • January 2018 (6)
  • December 2017 (5)
  • November 2017 (8)
  • October 2017 (6)
  • September 2017 (4)
  • August 2017 (6)
  • July 2017 (9)
  • June 2017 (6)
  • May 2017 (8)
  • April 2017 (7)
  • March 2017 (7)
  • February 2017 (9)
  • January 2017 (9)
  • December 2016 (8)
  • November 2016 (9)
  • October 2016 (9)
  • September 2016 (7)
  • August 2016 (10)
  • July 2016 (11)
  • June 2016 (13)
  • May 2016 (15)
  • April 2016 (13)
  • March 2016 (15)
  • February 2016 (16)
  • January 2016 (18)
  • December 2015 (21)
  • November 2015 (19)
  • October 2015 (18)
  • September 2015 (16)
  • August 2015 (16)
  • July 2015 (12)
  • June 2015 (2)
  • May 2015 (5)
  • April 2015 (1)
  • March 2015 (1)

Subscribe

Sign up to receive your FREE daily blogging checklist!

  • Partners
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Bloglovin
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

This website uses cookies to provide you with the best browsing experience.

Find out more or adjust your settings.

Breakfast at Lilly's
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.