Author: Jessica Lieb

Jessica is an experienced NC-based travel agent who specializes in family travel. She helps families plan memorable trips to Disney, Universal, All-Inclusive Resorts, Cruises, and International trips. She is responsible for B Honest Media’s editorial direction and growth. She has covered parenting for over 13 years, focusing on product reviews and recommendations, travel, and parenting tips.

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Noah Asher Month 8

I’m a little behind on Noah’s 8 month update because we were out of town this past weekend. We spent a few days at the beach and it was awesome. So here is what’s up with Mr. Noah. Weight: 24lbs Sleep: 8 hours at night Naps: 1 morning/ 1 afternoon Food: Mostly breastfeed. Eats about…

GIVEAWAYS | REVIEWS

First Years GumDrop Bottles

Noah is still primarily breastfed but when I’m away for a date night with Joe or a girls night out he will take the occasional bottle. Now that Noah is old he like to hold is own bottle so a slimmer bottle design is a must. The First Years’ GumDrop line is known for it’s…

wordless wednesday

Skinned Knees: Wordless Wednesday

REVIEWS

Toy Story Showtime Disney App Review

Jude has his own folder for games on my iPhone. Playing a game on mama’s phone is a very special treat. I usually reserve iPhone time for when it’s most needed. A long wait at a restaurant, a long car drive, or if I need him to just sit still for any length of time….

FAMILY | noah asher lieb

4am with my baby

like clockwork I awake right before he cries Joe brings him to me and lays him beside me he rolls over and latches on without opening his eyes I curl my body around him, protecting him he wraps his arm around my breast, protecting his food we both relax he reaches his hand up to…

FAMILY | NORTH CAROLINA

Like Variety In Your Weather? Move to NC

Day: Saturday Place: Ocean Isle Beach, NC Weather: Sunny & 70 degrees Day: Sunday Place: I-40 from Wilmington, NC to Raleigh, NC Weather: Rainy & 50 degrees Day: Monday Place: Raleigh, NC Weather: Sunny, Snowy & 30 degrees

Baby & Toddler

A Baby Shower with Baby Brezza

Last Saturday we attended a baby shower for our friends, Bliss and Thurston. They are expecting a sweet baby girl in a few months. It was a lovely baby shower with tons of food, beautiful hand-crafted decorations and most importantly friends and family gathered to bless the new family. Baby Brezza gave me the opportunity…

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Noah Vs Baby Food

Noah – 812 Baby Food – 1 Noah is very clearly NOT interested in baby food yet. He will be turning 8 months old this week and he has very little interest in solid foods. We’ve tried cereals, fruits, veggies, non-pureed foods…. He doesn’t really care for any of it. I thought we’d rounded a…

potty training

Potty Training a Strong-Willed Child

It’s been almost 1 year since we started potty training with Jude and things are finally starting to click. Maybe we started before he was ready. Maybe we started before I was ready. Maybe our technique wasn’t right. Maybe, maybe, maybe…. Everyone said, “Don’t worry, he’ll get it when he gets it.” I…

FAMILY

Just a Typical Morning with Star Wars #giveaway

To say there are Star Wars fans in my house would be a huge understatement. Star Wars permeates from the walls of our home. Needless to say we are all very excited about the 3D release of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace. The movie comes out tonight, February 10th! I think Joe will…

FAMILY

My Dog

I begged and begged my parents for a dog. Finally, they caved in and we made a trip to the local SPCA to rescue a dog. So on my brother’s 16th birthday I got a dog. We brought home what they told us was a cockerdoodle, he was not a cockerdoodle but he was cute….

FAMILY | Jude

What do I do with a child that won’t nap?

It’s been over a year and a half since Jude took a nap. He’s a very busy kid and will just not stop to take a nap. I know what you’re thinking. Make Him Take A Nap But unless I’m sitting in the room to make sure he doesn’t get up he will just play…