Congratulations! You are either expecting or have someone you love who is. This is such an exciting time in life and it is important that the expecting Momma is comfortable, relaxed, and nourished. There are some essentials that are necessary for this to happen and they happen to be great gifts – for showers, holidays,…
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…
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…
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…
Breastfeeding can be one of the most rewarding journeys in Motherhood. It doesn’t always come naturally, it can be rough, and it isn’t for everybody – but for those who are able to experience this, it is amazing! I feel like Super Woman, knowing that for the past 18 months, I have been able to…
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,…
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!…
Pregnancy can be rainbows and butterflies and just as quickly, it can be aches, pains, and a bit of misery. I have compiled a list of my Must Have’s for a Comfortable and Healthy Pregnancy. These are items that I literally could not have lived without with my pregnancy with B – and I will…
Hey there! You are probably here reading this because you are about to have a new mom in your life…or maybe you are about to be a new mom and are looking for ideas on what to expect when the baby gets here. I am so glad you are here. It is so exciting when…
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…