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 […]
The 27 Best Foods to Get You Through the Morning Sickness
Morning sickness can be mild and it can be super intense. With my first pregnancy, I was so sick I needed to get IV fluids until about 10 weeks. I could not hold anything down and literally nothing helped. I lost about 15 pounds before the illness started to slow down. In that case, the […]
How to Prepare for an Unmedicated Birth
Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, you may want to try an unmedicated birth. Everyone should do what is right for their body. It’s important to go into every birth, whether it’s your first or fifth, with an open mind. Each pregnancy and birth are different. Understanding your original plan might not pan […]
10 Beauty Hacks for Summer
My favorite beauty hacks to help you look and feel gorgeous all summer long! I love summer! I mean, who doesn’t? The days are longer and warmer. The nights are full of fun. And it’s beach season!! My favorite. We recently purchased a 12ft Intex pool from Amazon and I’m really impressed with the […]
30 Day Challenge – Take Control of Your Life
The first time I went to a yoga class was after I found a coupon for a free class in the paper (yes, it was that long ago…) it said the class was free if I brought a friend, so I brought my sister. When we were standing in line, she saw someone she had […]
Parenting Tips and Proof that You Are a Good Mom
Do you ever scroll through Facebook or Instagram, seeing all the perfect (and mostly outdoor) pictures of families, and then start questioning your own parenting? I seriously do this all the time. Those pictures make me feel like a boring, lazy parent. When I would see them I’d worry about, one, how lame my backyard […]
11 Truths About Working From Home
Imagine waking up whenever you want (well, let’s be real, whenever the kids want). You go downstairs in your PJs, make yourself a cup of coffee and something good for breakfast. You stroll into your living room, pop on the TV for the kiddos, and open your laptop. You’re “working from home” and this. is. […]