Looking for classic, throwback, and traditional names? Check out this list of old fashioned boy names that are ready for a comeback! Choosing a name for the baby starts off fun—you sort through name origins and try different first and middle name combinations. But after a while, you find yourself... overthinking the entire thing. "We still haven't chosen a name!" you vent to fellow moms. After all, it doesn't help when a name you love brings up unpleasant memories for your partner. Or when a first and middle name pairing ends up spelling the worst initials with your last name. You … [Read more...]

Looking for unusual old fashioned names for your baby? Take a look at this list of beautiful yet uncommon vintage names you don’t hear anymore. If you're like me, you're likely not a fan of the new, trendy names making their rounds. Every generation has them, and after a few years, they seem to go out of style as quickly as they came into it. Instead, I'm a fan of old fashioned names that stand the test of time. The names that grace classic literature or have been passed down through family lines. But one of the benefits of newer or trendier names is that they're pretty uncommon. Most … [Read more...]

Curious how your second time pregnancy differs from the first? Learn what to expect and how this pregnancy can be different the second time around. Second-time moms tend to be a bit more... relaxed, don't you think? We've already gone through one pregnancy and aren't as paranoid about all the things that could go wrong. We know that many of the fears and worries we had the first time around ("Oh, no—I ate a slice of ham that wasn't microwaved!") turned out to be nothing at all. And besides, with an older child in tow, we simply don't have the time to fuss. Yes, I was cautious during … [Read more...]