Guest post by Seattle lifestyle brand ULA and Us. … Oh Baby! Essentials for the New Momma Expectant mama or know one? Welcoming a baby into the world means purchasing A LOT of new gear to make sure mom and baby are good to go. We created a list of the essentials. Books, toys, and […]
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Hot Air Balloon Themed 1st Birthday Party at the Golf Club at Newcastle
Guest post by Seattle Wedding Planner, BreeAnn Gale of Pink Blossom Events … With two months to plan Sahaee’s Hot Air Balloon-themed 1st Birthday I discovered finding a balloon company during fall as well as a venue that suited my client’s vision proved a challenge. Yet this October my clients stood in front of an inflated […]
Meet Andrea | Owner of Seattle Events Venue Ravenwoods Farm
Meet Seattle owner of Events Venue, Ravenwoods Farm, Andrea Woods. Andrea is a Farm-trepreneur and mama to 3. Her business Ravenwoods is a Seattle Events Venue offering a unique experience for elopements, weddings, parties, photoshoots, field trips & more. … Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the […]
Meet Brittany : Seattle Film Photographer
Meet OMC Collective Member Brittany of Blue Rose Photography. Brittany is a master of Film photography and we wanted to learn more about her process, why she prefers film, and where she goes for inspiration. … When and How did you become a photographer? I got into photography when I was about 21. My boyfriend […]
14 Favorite Family Activities in Seattle
With Summer upon us, school ending, and the lightening of COVID restrictions, I don’t know about you, but we are ready to plan some fun outdoor activities in Seattle with our families. Aside from the big summer plans like camping trips and the 4th of July with family, we asked our Om Mama Co vendors […]
Meet Nicole : Seattle Author & Life Coach
Meet OMC Collective Member, Author & Life Coach, Nicole of Cambia NW. Nicole has a passion for helping women discover their self and find the right path to move forward. … Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move […]
Modern Boho Surprise Baby Sprinkle
How do you design an event for an event planner? Pull together some of the best wedding vendors in Seattle for a surprise Baby shower (sprinkle) and maternity shoot! From the photographer: So I had the idea to throw Tammy a surprise sprinkle after we had chatted about doing some maternity photos for her at […]
Meet Lily : Seattle Dress Maker and Owner of Ida Loves Dresses
Meet Seattle Maker & Mama, Lily West of Ida Love Dresses. Lily likes: cappuccinos, chardonnay, puppies, pasta, when it’s time to put the down comforter on the bed after summer, getting packages in the mail she doesn’t remember ordering, board games, and most of all, FABRIC SHOPPING. Lily dislikes: trump, spiders, gardening, solicitors, uncomfortable shoes, […]
Meet Dana : Seattle Acupuncturist
Meet OMC Collective Member Dana of Esva Healing. Dana is an acupuncturist with a master’s in East Asian medicine and mother to 2 daughters, Nova & Rhea. With her experience of conception, pregnancy, delivery and postpartum, her hope is to guide women to have success stories of their own. … How long have you […]
Mother’s Day In-TEN-tionalist
We are so thrilled to partner with Intentionalist for a special Mother’s Day blog collaboration featuring mama-owned businesses! Incase you don’t know about Intentionalist, it is a fantastic resource for making it easy to find & support small businesses in your community and get to know the diverse people behind them. The founder, Laura, is […]
Frosting Dreams Come True at This One-Year Cake Smash
By OMC Founder, Meredith McKee Photography, Seattle Family Photographer … This might be one of the best cake-smash reactions ever! Right before I was about to pack up, the sugar rush hit and Jace was FEELIN’ IT! Haha! Such a fun family celebration – and extra joy getting to see another family client (Jace’s cousin!) […]
Meet Brittnie : Seattle Acupuncturist
Meet OMC Collective Member Brittnie of Esva Healing. Brittnie is an acupuncturist with a master’s in East Asian medicine and mother to 2 feisty daughters, Esme & Minha. She has overcome her difficulties with female health and hopes to share her experience and knowledge with others with similar stories. How long have you lived in […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Chach Photography
Today we are featuring a gorgeous golden hour family session from Om Mama Collective member, Christina Chacharon of Chach Photography. Christina specializes in birth, newborn, and family sessions. When was the last time you had family photos taken? No, not a selfie or a self-timer shot. Or a grainy, too-dark photo taken by the first […]
Meet Lexi : Massage Therapist and Lymphatic Enhancement Technologist
Meet OMC Collective member Lexi Taylor. Lexi is the owner of Kalon Spa in Bellevue and has been practicing massage since 2012. Her most recent passion is for the benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Lymphatic Enhancement Technology, and MediCupping techniques. How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you […]
Meet Laura: Personal trainer and Birth Doula
Meet Laura Jawad, a pre/postnatal fitness coach & birth doula. She offers services to support pregnant and postpartum people in and around Seattle’s Eastside. Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a […]
How to Stop Dreading Exercise
Guest post by OMC member Catherine Dickson, a holistic health coach, certified personal trainer, and owner of Rise Holistic Health! … When you’re laughing so hard, you forget about your friend taking photos! Most of us have been all over the board when it comes to how we really feel about working out and I […]
Meet Shea: Chiropractor
Meet Shea Kramer, owner of Tree of Life Chiropractic. Providing prenatal, postnatal, and pediatric chiropractic care to families in Seattle. Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always […]
Meet Kelsey : Holistic Sleep Consultant and Owner of Nested Sleep
Meet OMC Collective Member, Kelsey Alford. Kelsey is a Holistic Sleep Consultant and Owner of Nested Sleep. How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? My name is Kelsey and I’m the owner […]
Meet Abby : Massage Therapist & Health Coach
Meet OMC Collective Member, Abby Dillinger-Lee. Abby is a Massage Therapist and Owner of Shakti Bodywork of Bellevue. How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? I was born and raised in North Bend, […]
Jewish Naming Ceremony for little Tova
Guest post by OMC member Alec Mills, Owner of Alec Mills Photography … As a newborn photographer in the Seattle area, I am honored to be asked to document such intimate family traditions, growth, and loss. Recently, I was asked to document a beautiful and meaningful event for a client, and I was blown away […]
Meet Amy: Certified Nutritionist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? I grew up in Gig Harbor, Washington and have spent most of my life in the PNW. I […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Erin Schedler
Today we are featuring a gorgeous at home newborn session from Om Mama Collective member, Erin Schedler! We love how she capture the true authentic beauty of new parenthood! This was a pretty typical newborn session for me! It happened to be my last session of 2019, before I went on break. Such a beautiful […]
Meet Samantha: Seattle Physical Therapist
Meet OMC Collective Member Sam Chernak. Samantha is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and clinic owner of Emerald Physical Therapy & Pilates located in Ballard. She specializes in pilates-based rehabilitation and has found it to be a fun, effective tool for treating pre-, peri- and postpartum patients. She believes in a holistic approach to healthcare […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Alec Mills
Fresh 48 Session If you have been searching for Newborn Photography on the Google or Pinterest or Instagram…you may have run across the term “Fresh 48”. I know when I was pregnant and looking for new services or products, I would constantly wonder what I was signing up for…and reading “Fresh 48″… I had a […]
Meet Kelsey: Physical Therapist
Meet OMC Vendor Kelsey of Therapydia Ballard! Kelsey practices pelvic floor PT and orthopedics in North Seattle. Outside of her work she enjoys running at Golden Gardens, hiking in the mountains, playing sports, and exploring all the new restaurants and breweries in town. How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Brittany Marshall
By OMC Vendor Brittany Marshall of Blue Rose Pictures, Seattle Newborn Photographer This was the third time I have had the pleasure of capturing Tamara’s maternity session. The last two times were for her boys and this time for her baby girl! I really love being to capture one family’s milestones throughout the years. It […]
Meet Kat : Pilates Instructor
Meet Om Mama Collective member, Kat Williams, of PROnatal – Pilates Mat & Apparatus Certified Instructor, Childbirth Educator, Postpartum Doula and Pre+PostNatal Fitness Instructor. Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Jennifer Loomis
By Om Mama Collective member, Jennifer Loomis, Seattle Maternity Photographer I have worked in the field of maternity photography since 1994. Every session reaffirms my awe of the innate power of the mother. When my client J came into the studio for her pre-consultation I was immediately intrigued by her grace, beauty, and empowered sense […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Julia Kinnunen
By OMC Vendor Julia Kinnunen, Seattle Birth Photographer I first met Erika and Nick over four years ago when they hired me to photograph their wedding. I remember sitting in our first meeting and thinking “holy moly these people are so stinking cool why on earth would they want to hire me?!” but little did […]
Top 6 Fitness Studios with Childcare
We know that getting a workout in as a parent can be HARD. That’s why Om Mama Co. and SweatNET Seattle teamed up to pull together a list of some of our favorite gyms & studios that offer childcare! You workout, they play; it’s a win, win! Join Om Mama Co. & SweatNET as we […]
Meet Kiara : Wedding Planner, Designer, Florist
Meet rockstar local mama, Kiara Hancock! Kiara is a full-time working mama of two + founder of K. Hancock Events: wedding planning & floral design. How long have you lived in Seattle? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? Hi! I’m Kiara […]
Meet Erin : Lifestyle Photographer
Meet Erin- rockstar mama & owner of Erin Schedler Photography! Erin is a member of the Om Mama Collective – members get exclusive deals & discounts when working with her! Find out more at members.ommamaco.com! Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you […]
Meet Mandy: Life Coach
Meet Mandy: Life coach with Radiant Spirit Coaching & Daring Way Facilitator We are so thrilled to be partnering with Mandy for our upcoming workshop: Courage. Like a Mother. on October 15th! 7-9pm at Thresholds in Queen Anne. FREE for Om Mama Members, $25 drop in – Register here! In this two hour reflective workshop […]
Meet Kathleen : Owner of Oh Baby Fitness
Meet Kathleen Donahoe – COO and Co-Owner of Oh Baby Fitness and Founder of Lady Sweat. Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? I own […]
Happy Birthday, Om Mama!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, OM MAMA CO.! I am SO so grateful to each and every one of you that has been a part of this incredible journey so far and SO proud of the community we have built over the last year! When I first dreamed of Om Mama, it felt like a crazy, nebulous idea, […]
Meet Belinda: Owner of Happy Camper Cocktails
Meet Belinda – rockstar mama & owner of local beverage company, Happy Camper Cocktails! We have loved partnering with Belinda for our Mocktail series on the blog – check out all of her delicious concoctions here! Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are […]
Favorite Family Activities in Seattle
There are endless opportunities to have fun with your kids in Seattle. Whether you are visiting for the first time, or have lived here for years, every corner of the city offers new and exciting ways to experience the Pacific Northwest! Here are my top four favorite ways to enjoy the Emerald City as a […]
Failure is FUN!
Guest post from Kate & Jess of Wilderwomen. Om Mama is thrilled to partner with Wilderwomen for our Mom & Babe-friendly hike at Gold Creek Pond on Saturday, July 13th. We love encouraging and supporting women to enjoy the great outdoors, come together in community & have some fun! Hi Beautiful Adventurers, Seasonal shifts in […]
Meet Amy: Founder of The Riveter
Photo by Naomi Ishisaka We are thrilled to introduce you to Amy Nelson, Founder of The Riveter: Community & co-working office spaces, founded by women, for everyone. Amy is a HUGE inspiration to us at Om Mama – a powerhouse of a lady actively pushing for & creating change in the conversation around women and […]
Top 10 Breweries for Families
So, you’re about to have a baby, or you just had a baby, or you have kids and are in need of a place to socialize outside of your house that can handle the noise/mess/energy that now accompanies you wherever you go. In my opinion, you should look no further than your local brewery. They […]
Meet Maria : Om Mama Co Mama Member
We are thrilled to introduce you to OMC mama member Maria of Sexy Food Sexy You. Maria is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach based in Seattle, WA, and mom to Rafael. How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? I moved to Seattle from Brooklyn, New […]
Meet Lisa : Professional Organizer
We are thrilled to introduce you to Om Mama Collective member Lisa Saksons! Lisa is a Professional Organizer at Organized by Lisa! Om Mama Members receive special package discounts with Lisa – if you’re interested in learning more about becoming a mama member, click here! How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where […]
10 Reasons to Enroll your Child in Outdoor Preschool
Growth of Nature-Based Preschools Helps Get Kids the Outdoor Time They Need Seattle is infamous for its weather. It may not have sunny skies all the time, but that doesn’t stop Seattleites from getting outside. It’s especially important for children to get outdoors and play, and studies show that’s just not happening enough. One study […]
Meet Sarah: Holistic Pregnancy Consultant and Owner of Mom & Babe
We are thrilled to introduce you to Om Mama Collective member Sarah of Mom&Babe! Sarah is a holistic pregnancy consultant based on Bainbridge Island. Om Mama Members receive special package discounts with Sarah – if you’re interested in learning more about becoming a mama member, click here! How long have you lived in the Seattle area? […]
Best Neighborhood for Kids: Seattle, Part I
So, what’s the best? A question I see getting asked ALL the time on the internet & mommy forums is… What neighborhood is the best for raising kids in Seattle? Truth is, there are about a MILLION reasons someone may choose a particular area to live in. Apart from family-friendliness, people consider: commute (both work […]
Meet Desiree: Pediatric Sleep Coach
We are thrilled to introduce you to Om Mama Collective member Desiree Baird! Desiree is a pediatric sleep coach with specialty in multiples! Om Mama Members receive special package discounts with Desiree – if you’re interested in learning more about becoming a mama member, click here! How long have you lived in the Seattle area? […]
Seattle Date Night
The Importance of Date Night Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! And whether you & your honey plan on hitting the town or not, I wanted to share some of my favorite Seattle date night spots perfect for any occasion! Kevin & I usually stay in on Valentine’s & cook up something special at […]
Meet Julia: Birth Photographer & Doula
Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? I grew up on Camano Island, about an hour north of Seattle. I spent some time after high-school […]
Meet Alex: Mama & Flywheel Instructor
I had the pleasure of meeting & getting to know Alex back in 2013 when she was teaching yoga at Corepower! I joke that she “chatu-right-ed” my chaturanga – just a little yoga humor for you! Alex (& her sweet family) has been an incredible support (& model) for Om Mama & I am so […]
Meet Jessica: Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga Instructor
Meet Jessica – perinatal yoga instructor of Movement With Jessica and one of Om Mama’s founding collective members! Q: Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? […]
Meet Dana: Life & Career Coach
Meet Dana – life & career coach for Dana Nicole Coaching and one of Om Mama’s founding collective members! You can also watch our pre-launch Instagram LIVE Q&A with Dana on YouTube here! Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you […]
Maternity Session at Rattlesnake Lake
Feature: Maternity Session at Rattlesnake Lake by Meredith McKee Photography I’ve done a couple maternity sessions at Rattlesnake lake now & it is just such a dreamy place to shoot! We did Kelly’s maternity session during the peak of wildfire season this summer & it cast such a dreamy pink haze as the sun began to set […]