The Baby Registry Guide Congratulations Momma! You are expecting a new bundle of joy and now are faced with creating a registry. When you go into this, it seems exciting but quickly turns to overwhelm. If you are creating a registry in-store, you will come across the Want. We will address this in a moment….
The Truth About Exclusive Pumping : Guest Post
When preparing to have a baby, there are all kinds of information being thrown your way. The one thing that everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, seems to have the biggest opinion about is breastfeeding. The problem is that breastfeeding doesn’t look the same to everyone. For some people, myself included, breastfeeding is actually pumping. When…
How to Handle Sickness While Breastfeeding
When you are breastfeeding and sickness comes upon you, it may feel like the end of the world. It can be tough to power through this but there are ways to make it easier! There are also crucial things you need to know to safely breastfeed during an illness. This post may contain affiliate links….
How Yoga Can Help A New Mom
Exercise after having a baby can be quite intimidating! It is crucial that during the first 6 weeks after birth that you be sure to take it easy as to not cause any more trauma on your body. This is one reason that we have our postpartum checkups with our Doctor’s after birth! Once you…
Navigating The Holidays As A New Mom
The holidays are officially upon us. As a new mom, you may have noticed that they crept up with no notice! Time moves fast once a baby arrives. It is important to stay calm and mindful (and festive) through these days. This is a joyous time to bring new family traditions to play and create…
The Giving Christmas Tree: A Family Activity
As a child, one of my fondest memories is that of decorating the Christmas Tree. After all the Thanksgiving festivities, we would dig out the Christmas tree or go buy a real one (that was my favorite), carry all the decorations up from the basement, and for hours, spend magical time together as a family….
Breastfeeding Your Newborn: The First Weeks
Breastfeeding is a beautiful journey for mothers and it is unique for each mom (and different for every child). It is one of my favorite parts if motherhood so far. I know, for some, that is not how the story goes. It is important going into breastfeeding that you are educated. This is not something…
The Truth About Breastfeeding (8 Things I Learned as a First Time Mom) : Guest Post
Are you, like me, tired of pins, posts, and websites with titles like: THE TRUTH about cleaning with baking soda… THE TRUTH about childbirth…. THE TRUTH about financial planning for your children? Let’s be real. We are women (hear us roar!), and we are so unique in so many ways. Pregnancy, childbirth, and child rearing…
Navigating the Holidays While Pregnant
The Holidays have always been my favorite. I remember as a child, how much I looked forward to the family gatherings, the festivities, and the snow! The presents were never the best part for me, as my birthday is two days after Christmas, and by the time we got through the first celebration, I was…
How This Busy Mom Has Her Holiday Shopping Done Before Thanksgiving
Today, I finished my Holiday Shopping! It is officially before Thanksgiving and not only do I have the stress of shopping wiped off of my plate, but I did it on a tight budget ($200 total for 4 sets of Grandparents, 3 Aunts, 2 Uncles, B, and Hubby). I am feeling like Wonder Woman. I…