This is probably the last time I tandem nursed. I don’t remember when or how the nursing relationship ended, it just fleeted away slowly and I kind of get the sad thinking about it right now. For most of my 4 years of breastfeeding, I wore the same nursing sleep bra until it pretty much […]
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Nest & Sprout is a Service
A friend stopped into the shop this weekend, and our conversation still sits with me. She had been an integral part of my early days in motherhood, and we chatted about how what the shop is not about … [Read More...]
That’s too expensive
One of the day-to-day emotional drains is the money conversation - the "that's expensive", the "but Costco is cheaper", the "but they'll only wear it once" - and I know that my products at Nest & … [Read More...]
Burned out Millennial Moms
The thing about being a millennial woman in 2023 is that as young people we were told we could do it all - we would be that generation of women breaking glass ceilings AND raising little … [Read More...]
Maybe I failed at being an influencer
There are many days where I feel like a failed influencer - I could never make enough money for the work to be sustainable and that’s ultimately why the @clothdiaperpodcast just stopped one … [Read More...]
You should go to the trade shows
We’re headed home today - and a few people told me Trade Shows weren’t necessary but hot damn, that’s definitely a moment of change and opportunity The chance to chat with distributors and learn … [Read More...]
Everyone deserves access to childcare
I get it, childcare is limited and we are literally wrestling for spots - but as we create public policy and programming childcare access should be everyone, not just those who dream you … [Read More...]
For realz.
UPDATE- The assistant superintendent called to apologize and that this was a violation to school district policy and will not be happening again. Impatiently waiting to hear from the School … [Read More...]
Two Weeks after my ankle break
Two weeks later, I finally know more and understand what I broke. Honestly, care via voicemail isn’t the best relay of information I have a Posterior malleolar fracture, a small vertical … [Read More...]
Everyone has the flu.
This week is giving me “lucky I broke my ankle and Eric had to request a LOA” vibes - because both kids ended up with the flu, and traditionally male jobs like my partners are not so keen to giving … [Read More...]
You don’t have to love every moment of motherhood
You don't have to love every moment of motherhood.There are moments to cherish and moments of survival. Nurturing a little person and yourself requires messy moments and hardworking that … [Read More...]
Report Card Writing Day
TodAy is Report Card Writing day at my kids school which means primary kids stay home. In SD57, every school has a different day. Unlike NID there are no community childcare options … [Read More...]
It sucks to raise your kids without family close
One thing I find that never really gets easier is raising babies far away from family - I moved to Prince George in 2010 for university, met a PG boy, and here we are. This weekend I had a … [Read More...]
I can’t believe I bought a business
If you told January Bailey that she'd own a baby boutique in Prince George and had largely given up on cloth diaper content creation and social media management - she'd laugh. I had been living … [Read More...]
When your husband gets the credit
Last week, when my husband was working my shifts, someone complimented him for teaching me to build such a wonderful business. As if, he was the one with learned business skills and expertise, and … [Read More...]
You deserve clothes for motherhood
You are deserving of clothes that fit your body, that serve you day-to-day, and that make you feel amazing. As a new mom, I was so concerned with all the things that my children needed that I … [Read More...]
