During the pandemic, we’ve been socially isolated and distant from so many things that bring us comfort, especially friends and family. It’s been hard on my family to spend birthdays and holidays without the people we love, it’s been draining on my husband and I to not have regular babysitters—which I know we are incredibly […]
Why Moms Need Boundaries the Most
What does it even mean to have boundaries as a mom? We’re in constant demand. If it’s not the kids, the partner, or the animals, it’s bills, chores, or emotional investments. It’s exhausting. We know we’re exhausted but we don’t often know what exactly we need in order to avoid getting exhausted. In the moment, […]
A Note to My Dear Family
To My Dearest family, Yes, I do know where your other shoe is, yes, I know where the extra light bulbs are, and sure, I saw your favorite t-shirt rolled up in a ball, on the floor, outside of the laundry basket, as I picked out something for dinner from the basement freezer. But I […]
Best Breastfeeding Tips for First-Time Moms
Making First-Time Mom Decisions When I was pregnant for the first time, I made the decision that I was going to try breastfeeding. I wasn’t totally committed but I wanted to try it before I decided on any other options. I read some things, gathered some breastfeeding tips, I talked to some people, and I […]
Babywearing Benefits Plus Tips to Save Time
What do you do with a brand new baby? Where do you put them? Do they have to be held all day? I didn’t know about the benefits of babywearing. And these thoughts ran through my head, daily, at the end of my pregnancy. When I was around 8 months pregnant, I started obsessing about […]
Quick and Simple Self-Care Ideas for Moms
Take care of you! With these simple self-care ideas for moms. Self-care is such an important part of healthy living. When we stop taking care of ourselves, we stop caring about other things. We don’t have the energy to care. But we have to remember, we are our own plant, we require food, water, light, […]
The Ultimate Checklist for First Time Moms
It’s the ultimate checklist for first-time moms! Click here to download your first time mom checklist pdf. It’s overwhelming. Being a first-time mom was one of the most stressful times of my life. I remember worrying if my baby would like me or if I’d know what she wanted or if I would wake up […]
The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist
The go-bag! Get your hospital bag checklist pdf here. It’s so exciting when you get to that time! Around 30-32 weeks is when most women will start talking about their hospital visit and what they might need to bring in their hospital bag. Obviously, most babies come when they’re ready, some need a little push […]
7 Daily Routine Ideas for People Who Don’t Do Routines
Having a daily routine sounds dreamy. Imagine waking up at the same time every day, meditating, maybe some yoga or spinning, coffee, breakfast, news bites. I like to think of myself at a breakfast nook with the sunshine streaming in. I bet I would be super productive all day too. But alas, I am not a […]
How to Get Alone Time During Quarantine
Naturally, I’m an introvert. I don’t typically go out during the week and our social calendar is not usually filled with events. Being at home is my favorite. I love my house and my yard and my family. Usually, I don’t mind spending so much time with everyone home but it’s been 39 days since […]