Kayla
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Hi, I'm Kayla - an INFJ, Hufflepuff, wife, and fur-mama. I'm an avid reader and television show binge-watcher. I love coffee, burritos, and Chick-fil-a. A Paper Arrow is a place where I combine all the things I enjoy and share those things with you.
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We’ve gotten to the point where it’s cold and windy in the morning, then 70 degrees in the afternoon. It’s nearly impossible to get dressed everyday. So it felt appropriate to post about A Winter in New York, which is actually mostly set during the fall. BOOK REVIEW: A Winter in New York by Josie Silver Has anyone ever read Josie Silver and not immediately wanted to read all her books? I’ve enjoyed all the books I’ve read from her though generally they tend to lean on the side of romantic but immensely sad. I’ll say that sure, A Winter in New York had some sad moments, but didn’t feel as overwhelming sad as others. I enjoyed the NYC setting, the great descriptive gelato moments, and the joys of found family. I also liked getting a bit of insight into Iris’s mom’s story, and wished there would’ve been more bits of it sprinkled about. There are parts of this book that aren’t perfectly wrapped up, but it made perfect sense in the way that there are moments in life that aren’t perfectly wrapped it. There are moments we miss out on or chances we don’t take. Pathways we miss and look back on with a “what if…?”. This is that kind of story in a lot of ways, but it’s also highly lovely and satisfying. My biggest annoyance related to this book is that the majority of it actually isn’t set in winter, and that irked me. Seriously, winter doesn’t start until late December (mere days before Christmas) and ends late March. Most of the book is a fall setting, though those frigid cold months of fall, it’s still not winter. Either way, I’ll keep reading stories from Josie Silver. They’re too enjoyable not to. Side note: I love that the gelato recipe is included in the back of the book!
I’m so excited because Mother’s Day is in just over a month. Last year, it was the day we told our family we were pregnant. This year, it’s my first Mother’s Day as a mommy. I love little O so much and this book will make any first time momma cry. Books at Wonderbly are totally customizable with names and avatars. It’s the absolute perfect gift for any first Mother’s Day. Get yours @wonderbly - use discount code BA2SV4B5 for 15% off your entire order. PS. There’s a Father’s Day version too - go ahead and snag one of those for June! #personalizedbooks #personalizedgifts #mothersday #giftsformom
Me showing up to work these days with a million bags since I’m a breast pumping mom. It doesn’t quit just because I’m at work. In fact, it’s some of the most exhausting work I’ve ever done! At least my bags are cute.
February dump.
I’m absolutely obsessed with creating personalized books at Wonderbly. You can create custom avatars, add your favorite people into the stories, add personalized messages, and more. They’re the perfect gifts for loved ones. This one will be a gift to my mom for her birthday later this month (shh, don’t tell her). It’s all about me, my mom (Nina), and little O. And yes, it made me cry. Through Monday, you can use my code SPECIALEC7EN4 at checkout to get 15% off your entire purchase + FREE SHIPPING at Wonderbly! My favorite thing is that once you customize it, you can preview the entire book before making your purchase. Get your’s today! #WonderblyAmbassador #wonderblyreadingchampion #wonderbly @wonderbly
My top diapering must-haves: Changing table by @sweeby.kids Changing pad by J & Joo Sanitizer from @purellbrand Tiny trash bags Baby wipes from @honest Diaper rash spray from @boogiewipes @huggies diapers @diapergenieofficial Full details and links on the blog @ apaperarrow.com
I saw this on Pinterest and really have no clue if it’s what’s been so effective, but it’s really delicious, so I had to share.
Other than the fact I couldn’t brush my teeth without throwing up, pregnancy was the healthiest I’ve felt in my entire life. This sweet baby of mine helped me take care of myself so I could take care of her and get to meet her IRL. I always thought I’d be miserable while pregnant, but I actually kind of… liked it? Don’t mind me. I’m just over here reminiscing and staring through the gorgeous maternity photos @madisonwelchphoto shot.
Figuring out all the ins and outs of motherhood as a first time mom is so hard. There’s lots of information out there, but it’s often overwhelming trying to find the things that work best for you. A thing I didn’t expect to be as challenging as it was has been finding practical, easy-to-use breastmilk storage bags. I’ve tried a few and I’m sharing my thoughts on those. #1 NANOBÉBÉ seemed cool. I liked that they came with a horizontal storage organization to save space in the fridge, but that proved to not be practical. I did like how the bags lying flat allowed to milk and its fat to separate nicely, which allowed for smoother combining when it’s time to be used. A simple one-handed shake was sufficient. #2 LANSINOH is super popular. I had some samples from different pregnancy freebie boxes, so I used those up. The bags are big and hold a lot, but the label at the top is SO BIG and awkwardly shaped, making it hard to pour milk in and out of the bag without spilling it. #3 MOTIF bags were the ones Aeroflow sent me when I ordered my breast pump through insurance. They sent me 300, and I’ve reordered more since then. They’re well-priced, stand up easily, and have an easy-pour spout if you want to use that. We tend not to use the spout since we don’t always use the whole bag at a time. These were the clear winners for me. How do you store your breast milk? Do you prefer bags, or maybe the pitcher method? I’m still figuring it all out, but as a mom, practicality and ease of use are top priority for me. #breastmilk #breastmilkstorage #breastmilkbag #breastmilkbags #aeroflow #motifmedical #nanobebe #lansinoh #firsttimemom #momthoughts
Filled with surprising twists and offering sharp insights into the immigrant experience, White Ivy is both a love triangle and a coming-of-age story, as well as a glimpse into the dark side of a woman who yearns for success at any cost. - White Ivy, Susie Yang White Ivy is honestly a really fantastic story, but it’s one of those that isn’t a surface level story. White Ivy isn’t a happy book, but I wouldn’t describe it as sad either. Your IP address and user-agent are shared with Google along with performance and security metrics to ensure quality of service, generate usage statistics, detect and address abuse, and to improve Google products.
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