If you’re pregnant or newly postpartum and looking for prenatal massage in Salem, I want you to know Kate Saunders. Kate is a licensed massage therapist and the owner of Holistic Bodyworks & Coaching, along with its specialized service, Salem Prenatal Massage. She has been doing this work in Salem for about 12 years, and […]
Picture this. It’s the day before the party. Half the balloons are blown up, the Pinterest board is a little too ambitious, your to-do list somehow got longer overnight, and you’re starting to stress sweat (please tell me I’m not alone in this!). If you’ve been there, you know how fast a “fun celebration” can […]
This post talks about pregnancy and infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth, and shares pregnancy after loss support from a doula who has lived it. Please be gentle with yourself as you read. Most of what I share here celebrates the big moments like brand new babies and families growing up. But not every story […]
If you’ve been searching for a children’s boutique in Salem, Oregon that carries something different from what you’ll find at the mall, let me introduce you to Tara Connor and Mint Children’s Boutique. Tara runs a western-inspired kids boutique that pops up throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley, from Salem to Albany to Turner and beyond, and […]
Is it too late for newborn photos after 3 weeks? If you’re reading this with your baby asleep on your chest, already a month old, wondering if you missed your window for newborn photos, then this one’s for you. I hear it all the time, usually opening with something like, “I know it’s probably too […]
Senior portrait season has a way of bringing out the best planning energy in people. Outfits get picked weeks in advance, locations get scouted, and Pinterest boards overflow with ideas. But when it comes to senior portrait hair and makeup tips, that part often gets figured out the night before. But a little advance thought […]
Figuring out what to wear for summer family photos feels simple until you’re standing in your closet the night before, second-guessing everything. Does this top work with what the kids are wearing? Is white too bright? Will these shoes survive a ten-minute walk to the location? I hear these questions all the time, and I […]
One of the questions I get most often is: how much do family photos cost in Oregon? And right behind it: what does the process actually look like? If you’ve been googling around trying to piece together an answer, I’m glad you landed here. It’s such a fair question — and one that can feel […]
One of the most common questions I get is: how much do senior photos cost in Oregon? It’s a fair question—and an important one. The answer depends on what you’re looking for. I’m writing this post to break it all down and answer the questions that usually come up. And if you’re still wondering about […]
If you’re a junior or senior in high school (or the mom who just opened seventeen browser tabs trying to figure this out), you’ve probably realized that booking senior photos involves a lot more questions than you expected. Where do you even start? What does the process look like? My third son is currently a […]
