There are quite a few essentials that you will need when it comes to pregnancy, the postpartum period, and the newborn phase. It can be a little inundating, actually! But I want to share with you the ONE item that absolutely saved my motherhood. I literally was able to use it from the newborn phase…
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How I Embraced Motherhood and Became A Work At Home Mom
The moment I had my daughter, the pieces of my heart came together and I instantly knew that my calling in life was motherhood. The moment that I first held her, I realized there was no way that I would be doing anything that would take me away from her – as a mother, I…
How to Help the Family Who Experienced Pregnancy and Infant Loss
October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. 1 in 4 women experiences miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. I am that 1 in 4; we lost our first pregnancy to miscarriage. It was one of the most painful experiences I have ever experienced in my life. During this time, my husband and I were…
Self-care Tips for the Busy Momma
Let’s talk about those days that there is a never-ending list of to-do’s and you have an angry little human demanding every ounce of your energy. With these days come mental exhaustion, physical fatigue, and sometimes a point where you just can’t keep it together anymore. This is real life motherhood and it is okay…
How to Not Sell Your Soul to Target (and Still Be a Target Mom)
Every time I go to Target, I joke that I am going to sell my soul to them. I know I am not the only one who does this (or feels this way). When I walk in the doors, it is a 50/50 chance I’ll go straight to Starbucks, then rummage through the dollar section,…
Exploring Fort Myers with Littles
Fort Myers holds a very special place in my heart. It was my first vacation to Florida, the place my husband proposed, and it was the spot where B first experienced the ocean. This year we took a family vacation to the beach to celebrate our marriage, family, and hard work we have put forth!…
5 Amazing Reasons to be a Work At Home Mom
I was not a Momma who was able to run back to work and dive right in. I wanted to be at home with my baby, helping her grow and learn. I also wanted to be a homemaker and wife, so staying at home seemed to be the best option for me. I had always…
5 Tips for Hiking with Kids
Hiking has always been near and dear to my heart. For me, it helps me slow down and focus on what is important, it is a way that I heal, and it is also where I find adventure. When I had B, I was so excited to get her out into the wild with me!…
Finding Validation in Motherhood
While on our early morning Target run, I saw this mom pushing a kid free cart, drinking her Starbucks, and taking her time looking at the fantastic Magnolia collection. It briefly crossed my mind to do the same thing but I was on a time crunch trying to get done before B decided she couldn’t…