BrianaOlsen

Clothes & Shoes

I Tried 3 pairs of Rain Boots, & the Best Inexpensive Rain Boots were $35!

February 18, 2017February 18, 2017 BrianaOlsen

We planned a lovely vacation just my husband and I in Santa Monica, CA to see the Genesis Open Golf Tournament. We dropped the kids off safely with family, got to the airport and the woman at Southwest says, "All flights to San Diego and LA are...

Career

Inspiring Business Books for Female Entrepreneurs

February 3, 2017February 6, 2017 BrianaOlsen

by Briana Olsen | Mommified.com I was startled to find out that business books are everyone's cup of tea, but for me, they are my fuel. After reading a chapter, you might as well have given me a shot of espresso. They spark passion and...

Big Kids

Valentine’s Day Books for Kids [Preschool and Up]

February 3, 2017 BrianaOlsen

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and instead of getting my kids more candy that I really don't want to fight with them about, I get them books. Here are some of my favorite books for Preschool age and up! Gender Neutral Valentine's Day...

Baby Love

8 Best Baby Gifts – Newborn Essentials

January 31, 2017May 3, 2019 BrianaOlsen

In the past 3 years since becoming a mom, I've quickly learned what "essentials" I need to have, and all the other fluff that is non-sense. Here are a few baby items that I absolutely love, and use daily. This is not a sponsored...

Career

5 Things That Improved My Etsy Success

January 31, 2017January 31, 2017 BrianaOlsen

I created my Etsy shop in 2010, and I have learned a lot since then. I first listed hand made pillows, sewn in my college apartment. Today, I offer Graphic Design services, invitations, prints, Baby Shower & Party kits, and more. Here are the...

Baby Love

Breastfeeding Must Haves from a Mom of Two

January 20, 2017January 31, 2017 BrianaOlsen

The one thing I DID NOT RESEARCH while pregnant was breastfeeding. I just thought it was happen naturally and voila, my baby will get her milk from me. Well, there's definitely more to it than that. Here is a list of items that I personally...

Baby Love, Big Kids

Toddler Approved Feeding Essentials – Plates, Sippy Cups & More

December 28, 2016April 30, 2019 BrianaOlsen

Once our sweet babies start to grow up, it's time to graduate to some 'big kid' eating utensils. These are my family's favorites! Ikea Kids Plates - Kalas I have been to Target & Walmart about 7 times trying to round up more eating utensils...

Baby Love, Health & Happiness

7 Things Nurses Taught Me After Giving Birth That Made Me a Better Mom (& 1 Thing not to Do!)

December 5, 2016January 20, 2017 BrianaOlsen

When I gave birth to my daughter, something really surprised me about my hospital experience. You spend a lot of time during your pregnancy getting to know your doctor & seeing them at so many visits. But there are other people that are going to...

Baby Love, Career

Starting Daycare & 7 Things to Make it Easy

December 2, 2016December 2, 2016 BrianaOlsen

I went back to work 20 hours per week after I had our daughter, and from 10 weeks old to 9 months old we had family watching her. At that point we had chosen a daycare close to my office instead of close to our home for a few reasons. First,...

Baby Love

Baby Carrier Review – ErgoBaby, Baby Bjorn, Moby Wrap

December 2, 2016May 3, 2019 BrianaOlsen

When I became a mom in 2013, I knew NOTHING about baby carriers, and they hadn't really exploded onto the mommy scene like they have now. I was given a few carriers at my baby shower (Baby Bjorn & Infantimo), bought another (Moby Wrap), and...

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